Yes, comfort food really can be healthy. Don’t believe us? Consider the recipes listed here!
Most people believe they can only take comfort in a bevy of calories.
Anything dubbed Comfort Food has to be terrible for you, right?
WRONG!
While it’s perfectly fine to indulge in some high-fate savory treat or meal on occasion, the following recipes are here to prove that comfort food can actually be healthy.
We swear!
1
Jennifer W.
Healthy Cheesy Skillet Potatoes with Broccoli Recipe
Healthy Cheesy Skillet Potatoes with Broccoli Recipe is definite comfort food. Cheesy potatoes mixed with healthy broccoli will delight your tastebuds!
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2
Erin C.
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies make a wonderful afternoon snack. Toss them in the lunch box for big smiles.
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3
Jennifer W.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes Recipe
Cinnamon pancakes full of spice and covered in apple pie topping. Could there be a more perfect fall breakfast?
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4
Jennifer W.
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Chicken is stuffed with cheesy goodness. Your favorite dip stuffs chicken for an awesome meal!
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5
Erin S.
Protein Pancakes Recipe
Protein pancakes are an excellent breakfast any day of the year. We think you’ll love them as a start to the New Year too!
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6
Megan Myers
Wild Rice Porridge Recipe
Wild rice porridge is a warm and comforting alternative to oatmeal on a cold morning. Add your favorite mix-ins for a customized breakfast!
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7
Christina Lane
Broccoli Slaw Recipe
Broccoli slaw is a great side to fried chicken. Pack a picnic and get outside to enjoy the day, and a hearty meal!
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8
Lisa Grant
Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
Strawberry spinach salad is a sweet and earthy way to solve your lunch woes. Bright, fresh, and super tasty!
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9
Joli Selten-Forbes
Hamburger Helper Beef Pasta Recipe
Hamburger Helper Beef Pasta is super easy, and way better than the box. One bite and you’ll know it’s true.
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10
Lisa Grant
Quinoa Pancakes Recipe
Quinoa Pancakes that are light, fluffy, and healthy too. All the boxes ticked!
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11
Taylor Kiser
Coconut Lime Bread Recipe
Coconut Lime Bread that’s scrumptious and healthier too. A great way to start your day or cure that post work-out craving.
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12
Taylor Kiser
Goat Cheese Cauliflower Bake Recipe
This Goat Cheese Cauliflower Bake is so scrumptious you might just eat it for the whole meal. It’s a side dish that can’t be beat.
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13
Jennifer W.
Eggplant Parmesan Bite Pasta Bowls Recipe
Eggplant Parmesan Bite Pasta Bowls are a fun twist on the classic dish. Gotta love that!
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14
Taylor Kiser
Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes Recipe
Whole wheat apple pancakes are a really fall treat. Betcha can’t resist that crumble topping!
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15
Steph S.
Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
Rosemary olive oil bread is the perfect side for any dinner. It’s also great with some cheese and wine.
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16
Jennifer W.
Spinach Artichoke Mini Frittatas Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Mini Frittatas just made your weekend brunch all the more special. What a welcome to spring!
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17
Julia Mueller
Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers are full of delectable flavors. Plus rice, beans, and enchilada sauce. YUM!
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18
Amanda Livesay
Paleo Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
Paleo Stuffed Pepper Soup is just what you need when you need a little comfort. A bowl of this is instant medicine.
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19
Megan Myers
Amaranth Porridge Recipe
Amaranth porridge is full of apples and cinnamon for a hearty breakfast. It’s a great alternative to oatmeal!
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