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How to edit or delete a recipe

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This article explains how to edit or delete a saved recipe on iOS, Android, and the website. Steps vary slightly by platform, so be sure to review the sections for your device.


How to edit a recipe 
 

iOS

  1. Open the MyFitnessPal app and tap the More menu in the bottom right. If you don’t have a More menu, tap your Profile Icon in the upper right instead. 
  2. Tap My Meals, Recipes & Foods.
  3. Next, select Recipes.
  4. Choose the recipe you want to edit.
  5. Tap Edit Recipe. You’ll then be able to tap on the ingredients to edit serving size or number of servings, or you can tap the Add Ingredient or Edit Ingredient options. 
  6. When you’re done making changes, tap the arrow to go to the next page. Tap Save, or Save & Log It.

 

Android

  1. Open the MyFitnessPal app and tap the More menu in the bottom right. 
  2. Tap Recipes, Meals & Foods.
  3. Next, select Recipes.
  4. Tap the recipe you want to edit.
  5. Tap the three dots • • •  in the top right corner.
  6. Select Edit Recipe.
    1. Use the plus icon in the upper right to add ingredients.
    2. Tap an ingredient to change the number of servings or the serving size.
    3. Tap the box next to an item to select it, then tap the trash can at the top of the page to delete it.
  7. Tap Save when you are finished.

 

Website​ (Recipe Importer - English Only)

  1. Log into your account on our website using the same email address and password you use with the app. 
  2. Click the Food tab near the top of the screen.
  3. Next, click the Recipes tab.
  4. Pick a recipe you want to change, then select Edit Recipe.
  5. To add new ingredients, click the Add Ingredient button
  6. Move your mouse over any ingredient to see options to edit the quantity, replace it, or remove it.
  7. When you finish, click Save or Save & Log It.

 

How to delete a recipe


iOS

  1. Open the MyFitnessPal app and tap the More menu in the bottom right. If you don’t have a More menu, tap your Profile Icon in the upper right instead. 
  2. Then tap My Meals, Recipes & Foods.
  3. Next, tap Recipes.
  4. Swipe from right to left across the item.
  5. Then tap Delete​.​

 

Android

  1. Open the MyFitnessPal app and tap the More menu in the bottom right.
  2. Tap my Recipes, Meals & Foods, then tap Recipes.
  3. Tap the three dots • • • on the top left corner.
  4. Select Edit.
  5. Check the box next to the recipes you want to delete.
  6. Then tap the Delete (trash can) button in the top right.

 

Website

  1. Log in to your account on our website using the same email address and password you use with the app.
  2. Click the Food tab near the top of the screen.
  3. Next, click the Recipes tab.
  4. Hover your mouse over the recipe you want to delete.
  5. Click the Remove button that appears to the right of the recipe name.

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