Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (2024)

You can whip up healthy meals like it's nobody's business, but you struggle with overeating your creations (no judgment, it's because they're delicious). If that sounds like you, then look no further than the 21-Day Fix ($66). The diet-in-a-box combines a strict workout schedule with color-coded containers that make sticking to reasonable portions like child's play. You'll need some quality food to put into those containers, so bookmark this list of 21 Day Fix recipes to make that first three-week cycle a piece of cake.

Mermaid Veggie Bowl

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1. Mermaid Veggie Bowl: If there’s a single good thing about eating tons of veggies, it’s that your plate always looks like a rainbow — as evidenced by this sweet, savory, and mermaid-esque tofu bowl. (via Brit + Co)

10-Minute Vegan Stir-Fry

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (2) Whether or not you buy the ingredients from Trader Joe’s, this tofu and veggie stir-fry comes together in no time at all. Simply replace the sauce in the recipe with a plan-friendly dressing like hot sauce or a blend of garlic, ginger, and green onion. (via Brit + Co)

Tahini Salmon Salad

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (3) This 10-minute combination of seared salmon, arugula, mango, and honey-tahini dressing proves that healthy food can also be fast food. (via Brit + Co)

Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (4) Shred up a leftoverrotisserie chicken for these customizable, raspberry-studded wraps. Use 1% Greek yogurt and feta cheese for the most compliant combination of healthy fats. (via Brit + Co)

Alfredo ZoodlesHealthy 21-Day Fix Meal

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (5) Stay on the plan while satisfy a hankering for this comfort food. Simply measure out the sauce so you can stay compliant with the amount of healthy fats you’re allotted. (via Brit + Co)

Instant Pot Steamed Cod With Ginger Scallion Sauce

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (6) Pressed for time? This Chinese-style cod with scallions pressure-cooks in 5 minutes. Serve the fish over cauliflower rice instead of jasmine rice for a more vegetable-focused dish. (via Brit + Co)

Instant Pot Salmon Dinner

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7. Instant Pot Salmon Dinner: Employ a smart layering technique to cook salmon, sweet potatoes, and broccoli all together in the Instant Pot in just 3 minutes. (via Brit + Co)

Chicken, Pesto, and Sun-Dried Tomato Egg “Pizza”

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (8) Enjoy the taste of fluffy pizza sans gluten and dairy with these easy-to-customize three-minute egg crusts. (via The WholeSmiths Good Food Cookbook)

Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas 21-Day Fix Lunch Idea

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (9) Prep a batch of these roasted shrimp, peppers, and onions to top salads and brown-rice bowls all week. (via Brit + Co)

Sweet Potato Egg Boat

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10. Sweet Potato Egg Boat: Power through the toughest of workouts with this creamy yet crispy egg boat, filled with avocado and bacon (preferably the turkey kind). (via Brit + Co)

Baked Almond-Crusted Cod

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (11) You can cook this elegant, nutty, and cheesy coated fish, plated with a healthy side of steamed green beans, in less than 20 minutes. (via Brit + Co)

Paleo Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (12) Free of added sugars and pressure-cooked instead of fried, this zesty orange chicken is your solution to Panda Express cravings. (via Brit + Co)

Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowl

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (13) This low-carb bowl is hearty from savory chicken and gingery mushrooms and light from juicy cucumber spears. Top with only as much mayo and avocado as you’re allowed. (via Brit + Co)

One-PotRoasted Salmon Niçoise

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (14) If you looked up “elegance” in the dictionary, you’d likely see this dish of pesto-laden salmon and veggies. Remember to leave out the potatoes or replace with a more plan-friendly vegetable like asparagus or bell peppers. (via Brit + Co)

Instant Pot Vegetarian Frittata

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You can enjoy this tender instant pot egg dish any time of day, so long as you don't go over your allotted amount of cheese. (via Brit + Co)

Paleo Salmon Skewers 21-Day Fix Dinner Recipe

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (16) Here’s a dinner recipe you can memorize: salmon and spring veggies speared onto skewers, coated in a maple-Dijon glaze, and grilled until tender. (via Brit + Co)

Build-Your-Own Quinoa Salad

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (17) Adorn fluffy, protein-rich quinoa with your favorite veggies, herbs, and nuts — or try our combo of walnuts, dried cherries, parsley, and pomegranate dressing. (via Brit + Co)

Blackened Chicken and Avocado Salad

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Pack grilled chicken, avocado, and salad fixings into the designated 21-Day-Fix portion containers, and put it all together for a trip outside. (via North South Blonde; photo via Brit+Co)

Whole30 Chicken Zoodle Soup

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19. Whole30 Chicken Zoodle Soup: Stay on plan even if you’re feeling under the weather with this comforting soup. The hot bone broth is stocked with succulent chicken, aromatic veggies, and twirlable zoodles aplenty. (via Brit + Co)

Instant Pot Chinese Sesame Chicken

Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (20) Transform notoriously dry boneless, skinless chicken breasts into an impressive meal-prep feast with coconut aminos, fish sauce, and a touch of sesame oil. (via TheWhole30 Slow Cooker; photo via Ghazalle Badiozamani)

Steamed Bass Foil Packet Dinner

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Cook sea bass and other white fish in steamy foil packets for a moist and tender texture. Add broccoli, mushrooms, squash, or your other favorite vegetables and herbs, and dinner is served. (via Brit + Co)

Find more delicious recipes at Brit + Co's Food page and let us know your favorite 21-Day-Fix recipes by tagging us @britandco on Pinterest. For more ideas join our newsletter or check out our online cooking classes.

This article has been updated from a previous post published in 2018.

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Doing the 21-Day Fix? Here Are 21 Recipes You NEED to Know (2024)

FAQs

What foods are good for the 21 day fix? ›

What is the 21-Day Fix eating plan?
  • Green container: Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and even pico de gallo.
  • Purple container: Fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, mango, and banana.
  • Red container: Proteins such as chicken breast, salmon, eggs, and tempeh.
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What are the rules for the 21 day fix meal plan? ›

With the 21 Day Fix Eating Plan, you'll use color-coded Portion-Control Containers: Green Container for veggies, Purple Container for fruit, Red Container for proteins, Yellow Container for carbs, Blue Container for healthy fats, Orange Container for seeds and healthy dressings, and teaspoons for oil and nut butter.

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!).

How many pounds can I lose in 21 days? ›

The 21-day diet plan is a popular approach, but people often wonder how much weight they can lose in this timeframe. Experts recommend setting realistic goals and aiming to lose 1 or 2 pounds per week, which adds up to 3 to 6 pounds in 21 days.

How many eggs is a serving on 21 day fix? ›

The rest of the ingredients

Another reason I love to make this recipe is that I ALWAYS have the ingredients on hand. Of course, eggs are the primary ingredient. Two large eggs equal one serving of protein with the 21 Day Fix.

Can you drink 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. You may substitute one of your yellow containers for wine. You may drink coffee and tea but no processed creamer (my weakness!).

Is peanut butter on 21 day fix? ›

The best option is to use real peanut butter. The healthy fats are good for you. However, if you do use PB2 count it as a teaspoon (you can add a little bit more).

Can you have pizza on 21 day fix? ›

This is why I love the 21 Day Fix, guys. I mean, you can eat PIZZA and still be on plan. To celebrate this awesomeness, here are a bunch of 21 Day Fix Pizza recipes for you guys to try!

Can you eat pasta on 21 day fix? ›

Thankfully you can still eat pasta on the 21 Day Fix, as long as you measure it according to your yellow container guidelines!

Can I eat bread on a 21 day fix? ›

Example: Bread, whole grain, 1 slice. So that tells us that every bread that has whole grain as the first ingredient is approved. Water is sometimes the 1st ingredient and that is fine., but if “whole” is the 1st or second word the bread product IS approved.

What if I can't eat all my containers on 21 day fix? ›

What if I can't finish all my Containers? Just eat what you can. But don't use that as an excuse to skip your Green Containers (Vegetables)!. If you're not finishing meals, eat those first.

Can you have bacon on a 21 day fix? ›

Is bacon approved on the 21 Day Fix? Yes – but just the Turkey Bacon kind. Regular pork bacon is not on the 21 Day Fix Food List. Nitrate free turkey bacon is listed as a red container food and you can have 4 slices for one red.

Is mayo allowed on 21 day fix? ›

Meal Planning

The updated 21 Day Fix food list includes bone broth, mayo, and butter!

Are pickles allowed on a 21 day fix? ›

Pickles/Relish-Pickles are on our green list but I think most jarred pickles have too much sodium in them to fill that green container up with them, same for relish, so I stick to the serving size on the jar. And then just count them in with the rest of my green containers for the day.

Is there an app to track 21 day fix containers? ›

21 Day Fix® Tracker – Official on the App Store.

How do I calculate my diet plan? ›

Males: Calories per day = 10x(weight in kg) + 6.25x(height in cm) – 5x(age) + 5. Females: Calories per day = 10x(weight in kg) + 6.25x(height in cm) – 5x(age) – 161.

What are the 21 day fix portion sizes? ›

here are the 21 Day Fix container sizes. Don't have the containers yet? You can buy them here. Green Container = 1 cup Purple Container = 1 cup Red Container = 3/4 cup Yellow Container = 1/2 cup Blue

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