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

Photo by Nadine Primeau on Unsplash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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FAQs

Can you eat cheese on the 21 day fix? ›

You'll notice that avocado and nuts are at the top of the food list while cheese is at the bottom of the food list. You can use cheese in your blue container every day, but if you hit a weight loss stall you're going to want to switch these foods up a bit.

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What is a 21 day fix? ›

The 21 Day Fix is a diet and exercise plan that can help you lost up to 15 pounds in three weeks. It supports healthy eating and encourages exercise, but it may be too restrictive of a diet for some. Though slow, consistent weight loss is healthiest, it's not uncommon for people to want to shed pounds quickly.

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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.

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Is peanut butter on 21 day fix? ›

Orange Container = Seeds and Dressings

There's also a teaspoon measurement for oils and butters, such as olive oil and peanut butter. A teaspoon isn't provided with the containers, so you can just use your own.

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Can you have 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).

What does cream cheese count as on a 21 day fix? ›

Technically, cream cheese is not on the 21 Day Fix food list. But Autumn has used it in several recipes and the macros are similar to other cheese products.

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Does cheese count as junk food? ›

When it comes to cheese, people often say they love it so much they can't live without it — but worry that it could cause heart disease or unwanted weight gain. The truth is that cheese is what's known as a whole food. Whole foods are generally good for you, as long as you don't eat too much of one thing.

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