My name is Virginia, and I’m one of the newest coaches on the Stay Fit Mom team. I’ve been tracking macros for over two years while following a gluten-free diet. Gluten sensitivity runs in my family, so a few years ago I decided to stop eating gluten altogether.
Within a few weeks of going gluten free, I noticed dramatic improvements: the bloating subsided, my energy increased, and my mind felt clearer. I kept eating that way, but after some time I wanted to test how my body would respond if I reintroduced gluten. I missed so many comfort foods—my grandma’s chicken pot pie, homemade biscuits, and hummingbird cake were especially tempting—so I tried them again. The result was immediate: bloating, fatigue, and stomach aches. That experience convinced me to make a gluten-free lifestyle permanent. As much as I loved those dishes, feeling good every day mattered more.
Transitioning wasn’t always easy. I missed family meals and favorite restaurant dishes, so I made it my mission to find satisfying gluten-free alternatives that fit my macros. I discovered creative swaps and recipes that let me enjoy the foods I love without sacrificing how I feel. Cooking and creating macro-friendly meals for my family quickly became one of my favorite things to do. If you have food sensitivities, you can still track macros, eat foods you enjoy, and feel great—though it may take a bit of research and creativity.
Below are some of our family’s favorite gluten-free, macro-friendly meals and snacks.
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My current macros: Protein 145 grams, Carbs 237 grams, Fat 76 grams
Breakfast:
- Two sausage patties with oatmeal mixed with one scoop of collagen, cinnamon, a touch of maple syrup, banana and raspberries
- SFM egg white bites with sausage, einkorn sourdough toast, and fruit
- Breakfast burritos in a gluten-free wrap with fruit
- Smoothie bowls topped with granola and fresh fruit
- Greek yogurt with granola and fruit
Lunch:
- Chicken salad with pickled onions in a gluten-free wrap, served with an apple or other fruit
- Salad with grilled chicken, vegetables, quinoa, and tahini dressing
- Dinner leftovers
- Turkey and cheese in a gluten-free wrap or on einkorn sourdough, with a side salad
Dinner:
- Turkey meatloaf, sweet potato fries, and asparagus
- SFM Sloppy Joes over gluten-free pasta with pickled onions
- Burgers without a bun, topped as desired, with homemade crispy potatoes and charred peppers
- 40 clove garlic chicken with gravy over rice and green beans
- Homemade sushi served with coconut aminos and yum yum sauce
- Buffalo chicken over sweet potato wedges with roasted broccoli and ranch
- Roasted sausage and vegetables served over rice
- Turkey taco bowls
- Beef stew with a side salad
- Honey balsamic chicken with sautéed onions, green beans, and sweet potatoes
- Chicken fried rice
- Chili and cornbread
- Homemade spaghetti sauce over gluten-free noodles with a salad
- Chicken fajitas in a gluten-free wrap or over rice with toppings
- SFM Greek pita bowls served with tortilla chips or gluten-free bread
Snacks:
- G2G Bars (use discount code: stayfitmom)
- RX Bars
- Epic jerky
- Fruit with nut butter
- Greek yogurt with strawberries, chocolate chips, and granola
- Rice cakes with cream cheese, turkey, and sliced pickles
- Homemade einkorn muffins
- Smoothie bowls topped with granola, chocolate chips, and fruit
- Plantain chips
- Dried fruit
- Biena chickpea snacks
- Dates with nut butter
- Rice cakes with nut butter, banana, and cinnamon
Desserts:
- Apple crisp with a granola topping and ice cream
- Sweet potato brownies
- Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
- Berry cobbler with whipped cream
- Fudge
- Hu chocolate bars
- Hail Merry tarts
Virginia’s favorite gluten-free swaps:
- Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce alternatives:
- Coconut aminos
- Gluten-free Worcestershire
- All-purpose flour substitutes:
- King Arthur Cup-for-Cup gluten-free flour
- Arrowroot or tapioca flour as a thickener
- Cassava flour for baking
- Einkorn all-purpose flour
- Pasta options:
- Banza chickpea pasta
- Trader Joe’s brown rice and quinoa angel hair
- Jovial Foods pasta
- Costco brown rice and millet ramen
- Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi
- Breads and wraps:
- Homemade einkorn sandwich loaf and biscuits
- Schar baguette, bagels, and sandwich/hot dog rolls
- Udi’s sandwich bread and English muffins
- Siete cassava and chickpea wraps
On-the-go gluten-free meals:
- Kevin’s paleo meals (available at Harris Teeter and Costco)
- Golden Platter organic gluten-free chicken nuggets (Costco)
- Alexia frozen vegetables
- Milton’s cauliflower crust pizza (Costco)
- Gilbert’s or Aidells cooked chicken sausage
- Seeds of Change cooked rice
- Realgood chicken breast enchiladas (Costco)
- RX oatmeal cups
- Frozen cooked quinoa packets
- Trader Joe’s cooked grass-fed beef sirloin roast
- Trader Joe’s grilled chicken strips
- Smoked salmon packets
- Del Real barbacoa (Aldi and Costco)
- Aidells chicken meatballs
- Frontera pork chile verde, barbacoa, and seasoned chicken fajita strips (Costco)
- Beetnik Paleo frozen meals (Walmart)
- Main St. oven-roasted potatoes (Costco)
- Red’s turkey sausage eggwich
- Sabatasso’s gluten-free cheese pizza (Costco)
- Tattooed Chef Mexican street corn (Costco)
- Pura Vida fire-roasted vegetable melange (Costco)
If you’re hesitant about tracking macros because of dietary restrictions, I encourage you to embrace the challenge. Start collecting favorite recipes and experiment with substitutions that work for you. Not being able to have gluten or dairy doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the foods you love.
I love this mindset: treat recipes as guidelines—add your preferences, tastes, and experience. With time, practice, and a few culinary experiments, you’ll learn to feed yourself and the people you love, and that’s a skill for life.
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