Meal Makeover

Platform and Price

iOS, $1.99

RD Score 

5 out of 5

Synopsis of the App

From the kitchen of registered dietitian team, The Meal Makeover Moms, Meal Makeovers is a recipe app that features healthier, more nutrient-rich versions of family favorites.  Makeovers include recipes such as Black Bean Enchiladas, Nutty Banana “Ice Cream” and tuna salad with raisins

Pros

• Simple, easy-to-use interface
• Created by registered dietitians and mom food bloggers skilled at creating nutritious, kid-friendly meals
• Searchable database of 50 recipes
• Full color photos and basic nutrition information for all recipes
• Familiar recipes revamped into healthy family recipes in categories from kid food to holiday classics, main entrees and sides as well as vegetarian options.
• Scale recipes up with ease
• Expert tips to tweak recipes to your family’s taste preferences
• New recipes added regularly
• Easily save favorites, rate and review recipes and add ingredients from the recipes directly to shopping lists
• Conveniently print or share recipes via Facebook, Twitter and email
• Link to the Meal Makeover Mom’s radio podcasts, handy table of measurements and an in app kitchen timer for use during food preparation

Cons

• Only 50 recipes to start
• Scaling down is not always easy – some recipes only scale up

Bottom Line

With a variety of family friendly meals, this app makes planning healthy family meals easier for families on the go.

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Marisa Moore
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.