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Why: Yield mode is perfect for creators who use Thermomix, make bulk sauces and dips, or prefer measuring recipe output by weight or volume rather than servings.
Navigate: App Station > Content Library > Recipes > [Recipe] > Output Type
Quick Start
Open the Recipe Editor for your desired recipe.
Find the Output Type toggle above the servings/yield section.
Select Yield.
Enter the yield amount (e.g., 500) and unit (e.g., g, cups, ml).
Save your changes.
What Are Yield-Based Recipes
Most recipes on Member Kitchens are servings-based, meaning ingredients and nutrition are expressed for a number of portions. However, some recipes do not divide neatly into servings. For instance, a hummus recipe might make 500g total, or a sauce might yield 2 cups. Yield-based recipes allow you to express this output naturally, focusing on a physical quantity rather than the number of servings.
This contrasts with traditional servings mode, where the recipe is anchored to how many people it serves. Yield mode is ideal for recipes where the output is better described by weight or volume.
When to Use Yield Mode
Yield mode is best for:
Recipes from appliances like Thermomix that produce a measured output.
Bulk condiments and sauces where the total quantity is more relevant than portion count.
Doughs and batters measured by weight.
Any recipe where the output is better described by weight or volume rather than by portion count.
Yield mode is not needed for:
Standard meals that divide neatly into servings.
Baked goods sold by the piece.
How to Set Up a Yield Recipe
To create a yield-based recipe, follow these steps:
Open the Recipe Editor for your desired recipe.
Locate the Output Type toggle above the servings/yield section.
Select Yield.
Enter the yield amount (e.g., 500) and choose the unit (e.g., g, cups, ml).
Note: Existing recipes default to Servings mode. Nothing changes until you explicitly switch to Yield mode.
How Nutrition Works
In yield-based recipes, nutrition is calculated per unit of yield (e.g., per gram) instead of per serving. For example, if a recipe makes 500g and has a total of 1000 calories, it will display as 2 calories per gram.
If you override nutrition values, those overrides will also represent per unit of yield, maintaining consistency in how nutrition is displayed.
How Scaling Works
When scaling is enabled, members can adjust the yield amount (e.g., change from 500g to 250g), and the ingredients will scale proportionally. The scaling control will show the yield unit instead of servings, making it intuitive for members to adjust quantities based on their needs.
How Meal Plans Work
Admins can add yield-based recipes to meal plans and specify how much yield to use (e.g., 250g of a 500g recipe). Batch cooking works seamlessly with yield amounts; for instance, you can batch the full 500g and then portion out 125g servings across multiple meals. Shopping lists will also scale correctly based on yield amounts, ensuring members have the right ingredients for their adjusted recipes.
What Members See
Members will see labels like "Makes 500 g" instead of "4 servings." Scaling controls will display yield units, and nutrition information will show as "per g" or "per cup." This allows members to interact with the recipes naturally, without needing to understand the difference between yield and servings.
Tips
Use consistent units within your app (e.g., grams OR cups, not both).
Enter the total yield of the recipe as written to avoid confusion.
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