When I first told my husband I was going to be changing up our meals and how I cook so I can follow the 21 Day Fix Extreme plan, herolled his eyes and made a snarky remark about gettingto eat cardboard for dinner. Anyone else have a similar reaction? Well, honey, challenge accepted! He was pleasantly surprised that ‘eating healthy’ didn’t mean sacrificing flavor. I have to tell you, I was NERVOUS about doing this – changing our eating habits, reprogramming myself at the grocery store and in the kitchen. But I dove in and immersed myself in this program and got out of my comfort zone and started trying new things! You know what? We are eating a much more diverse menu now than we ever were before! My husband tells me, almost every day, how much he appreciates it that I love cooking for our family.
I have put together a list of 10 of my go-to dinner recipesI usewhen I am doing the 21 Day Fix Extreme (and also when I am not). These are all family-approved meals that I serve in my house regularly.
#1GROUND BEEF TACO SKILLET
This one is AWESOME and we usually will have this a couple times each week. Why? Because it is easy, quick and DELICIOUS. Serve it up over some brown rice, in a tortilla or (my favorite) in a lettuce wrap with a little Sriracha for an added kick!
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#2 CHEESE STEAK STUFFED PEPPERS
Hands down, my husband’s favorite 21 Day Fix meal. He LOVES his Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches and was skeptical about no bread – let me tell ya, one bite and he was hooked. He gets all excited when he hears ‘it’s cheese steak night!’. I will admit, I do too!
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#3SLOW COOKED PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILI
Who doesn’t love chili on a cold day? (or if you are like me, any day of the year!) Not only is this recipe simple – love my slow cooker – but it is hearty, robust and delicious! You can also make this one on the stove top – quick and simple!
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#4TURKEY SWEET POTATO SKILLET
Ok, this is the exception for my yellow container rule at dinner time. IF I have a yellow left, this is my favorite dinner! It is one recipe I have received a lot of positive feedback on from friends and challengers! It is definitely a favorite in our house!
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#5CHILI LIME PORK LOIN
Marinade some pork loin, loin chops or even chicken in this seasoning blend and then grill it up on a grill pan or on your outdoor grill for a delicious dinner with a little kick. Full of flavor – these are amazing. Period.
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#6LEMON DIJON PORK CHOPS
This may be my favorite marinade for pork chops (it would be good on chicken too!) Such a simple meal that is full of flavor. I let it marinade all day and then grill them up and serve with a side of roasted veggies. Get in my belly!
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#7CHICKEN SPINACH SAUTE
Simple is always best and it doesn’t get much easier than this. The flavor is amazing. Serve it up over some brown rice or spaghetti squash – this one is always a crowd pleaser!
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#8UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
The first reaction I see when I talk about this recipe is a look of uncertainty – but I am here to tell you this is now a staple in our home! This meal is amazing AND the left overs are even more delicious the next day! Try it, you won’t be sorry!
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#9
Easy peasy soup that will leave your family wanting more! This is my husband’s ‘favorite soup of all time’ according to a message I just received from him as he ate his lunch today at work. I have to say, it was pretty much a walk in the park to make. Brown up your meat, chop some veggies, dump in the rest of the ingredients and simmer.
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#10TURKEY MEATBALLS
This is a standby favorite at our house – they are a little bit of work – forming the meatballs – but they are so full of flavor! These are out of the 21 Day Fix Extreme book and are a favorite. I serve them over spaghetti squash with some feta and some sauteed veggies.
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Click here formore 21 Day Fix Extreme dinner recipes to add to your meal plan for the week!
As you can see, we are not short on variety or FLAVOR here at our house! I have made this program into a healthy lifestyle for my family. I have made it work for us through these delicious recipes that I am excited to share with the world!
Let me know what your favorite is! I hope you and your family enjoy these delicious dinners!
FAQs
Meal Planning
The updated 21 Day Fix food list includes bone broth, mayo, and butter!
Can you eat fruit on 21 day fix? ›
The 21-Day Fix encourages eating a lot of whole fruits and veggies, just like all other research programs. One cup is one serving. You will have three to six servings of vegetables and two to four servings of fruit per day, depending on your calorie needs.
What can you eat in the blue container 21 day fix? ›
Blue Container = Healthy Fats
Hello, nuts, cheese, and avocado! You can also put in foods like hummus and coconut milk. But before you go, well, nuts with your nuts, the guide provides specific amounts: 12 whole raw almonds, 14 peanuts, eight cashews, etc. — so don't try to pour a whole bag of nuts in there!
Can you eat cheese on 21 day fix? ›
Everyone who is following the 21 Day Fix or Ultimate Portion Fix is allowed one blue container per day–it's an appropriate amount of healthy fats and cheeses for anyone following a macro based diet, which is what the 21 Day Fix is.
Can you have diet co*ke on 21 day fix? ›
What You Can't Eat on 21 Day Fix. Fried foods, ice cream, pastries, candy, butter, sour cream, mayonnaise, and soda are not included in 21 Day Fix.
Is mayo allowed on 21 day fix? ›
Condiments on the 21 Day fix the top five
This is list is the “store-bought” versions of them. Further down I cover my favorite recipe versions of a bunch more! Mayonnaise– Any brand will do because if there were some kind of restriction our list would mention it. It is 1 oil teaspoon on our list.
Can you have potatoes on a 21 day fix? ›
I use potatoes as my yellow container pretty often. Yes, I am a potato addict and happy that the 21 Day Fix lets me enjoy them! Recipes like potato salad, mashed potatoes, potato-green bean salad are some of my favorites!
How many eggs can you have on 21 day fix? ›
Two large eggs equal one serving of protein with the 21 Day Fix. I usually make a batch using 4 eggs or 2 servings. With the assumption that you have already boiled eggs ready for this recipe, you can proceed with the recipe. If you do NOT have eggs boiled already just follow your favorite way of doing them 1st.
Can you eat bananas on 21 day fix? ›
21 Day Fix Container Cheat Sheet:
Purple Container: Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, mango, and banana. Red Container: Proteins like chicken breast, salmon, eggs, and tempeh. Yellow Container: Carbohydrates like sweet potato, brown rice, tortillas, whole-wheat bread, and wine (yes, wine!).
Can you eat watermelon on 21 day fix? ›
Foods to Eat
Fruits: Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, pomegranate, guava, star fruit, passion fruit, watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges, tangerines, apples, etc. Carbs: Sweet potato, plantains, quinoa, beans, lentils, edamame, cassava, peas, nonfat refried beans, brown rice, potatoes, buckwheat, amaranth, etc.
Shakeology Bases (once per day)
| Low-fat milk, 1–2% (8 oz.) | 1 Yellow, ½ tsp. |
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| Unsweetened oat milk (8 oz.) | 1 Yellow |
| Unsweetened soy milk (8 oz.) | ½ Red |
| Unsweetened coconut milk beverage (8 oz.) | 1 tsp. |
| Unsweetened rice milk (8 oz.) | 1 Yellow |
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Cheese Pizza – You're allowed 1/4 of a 12″ pizza (mind you most pizzeria pizzas are NOT 12″) and it counts as 2 yellow and a blue on your Tally sheet. Do NOT make this meal the equivalent of calories to a full day of meals. This is why some people don't to use a cheat/splurge meal.
Is coffee creamer allowed on 21 day fix? ›
Up to 4 Tablespoons of milk/clean creamer is free. We can use our containers to use milk for the rest of the day. Most dairy creamers have heavy cream and too much sugar in them, but plant-based ones are usually much cleaner. And up to 4 teaspoons of sweetener is the max for a whole day.
Can you have dairy on a 21 day fix? ›
Dairy cream is not approved for the 21 Day Fix because it has too much fat content, as our cow's milk can only be 1-2% fat. But the coconut cream can take the place of it in many recipes. The only other cream replacement option I have ever used is 2 tablespoons of corn starch added to 1 cup of 2% milk.
How much butter per week is ok? ›
Considering the fact that saturated fat is also found in other dairy products and meat, it's wise to stick to 1 tablespoon or less of butter per day. “Small amounts of butter are fine, especially in a diet that's rich in fiber and overall low in saturated fat, or less than 10% of total calories.
Can you eat butter on slimming world? ›
Butter = 2 Syns per tablespoon. A Cadbury Freddo = 5 Syns per bar. Babybel = 3 Syns each. Red wine = around 4.5 Syns depending on serving size.
Is butter OK in moderation? ›
While using small amounts of butter every now and then shouldn't be a problem for most people, the clear, unequivocal evidence remains that there are far healthier fats for our heart. It is better for our hearts to replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats.
