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

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 have potatoes on 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!

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What do pickles count as on 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.

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Can you have mayo on 21 day fix? ›

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

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Is sour cream allowed on 21 day fix? ›

Sour cream, butter, mayo are technically not allowed in the 21 Day Fix meal plan. They contain too much fat and/or the wrong type of fat. However, you can swap them out for other ingredients without affecting the taste of your recipes too much.

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Can I eat 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! So much better than take out, and more fun, too! <3.

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Can you have tortilla chips on 21 day fix? ›

I start these Sheet Pan Nachos by making homemade tortilla chips because regular tortilla chips are considered a treat swap on the 21 Day Fix for only 6…by making my own, I can have 12 chips for only ONE yellow, no swap!

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

But once you start the program, you may actually find yourself feeling full before you've finished all your containers for the day. That's because healthy food has more volume — and is more filling — than junk food. If you can't finish all your containers for the day, just eat what you can.

Is butter allowed on 21 day fix? ›

The updated 21 Day Fix food list includes bone broth, mayo, and butter! View the new foods Autumn Calabrese approved and their containers.

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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!).

Can you have chocolate on 21 day fix? ›

21 Day Fix - Yes, chocolate IS one of the approved foods on the 21 Day Fix eating plan.

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Can you have cottage cheese on 21 day fix? ›

Container amounts: 1 blue container (avocado) 1 red container (cottage cheese)

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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.

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Can you have sugar on 21 day fix? ›

In other words you can have up to a maximum of four teaspoons of honey, molasses, maple syrup, or raw sugar a day. This is much less than a yellow container equivalent and not a big caloric impact.

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Can I have salt on 21 day fix? ›

Whole foods: During the 21-Day Fix, people are directed to favor whole foods and avoid anything processed. This is generally a good strategy for both weight loss and health because it encourages the consumption of foods that are rich in nutrients and fiber and low in calories, added sugar, and salt.

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Can you eat potatoes on 21 day sugar detox? ›

Last, let's look for those nutrient dense starchy vegetables. Roasted sweet or white potatoes, baked potatoes, mashed (for level 1 and 2), and whole grains such as a ½ cup of steamed rice (for level 1). Fried rice is not a good option.

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Can you eat potatoes on slimming world? ›

Free Foods are at the heart of Food Optimising. They include everyday staples such as pasta, rice and potatoes, and you can eat them in unlimited amounts, so you'll never go hungry.

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Are potatoes OK in moderation? ›

When consumed in moderation, potatoes can be an excellent addition to your diet. They contain good amounts of fiber and nutrients, plus they are very satiating and versatile.

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Why aren't potatoes one of your 5 a day? ›

When eaten as part of a meal, potatoes are generally used in place of other sources of starch, such as bread, pasta or rice. Because of this, they don't count towards your 5 A Day. Other vegetables that don't count towards your 5 A Day are yams, cassava and plantain. They're also usually eaten as starchy foods.