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As the weather outside grows frightful, we plan to stay inside and eat some food that is delightful.
AKA: it’s sweater season, and we’re looking at this as a license to eat (but not necessarily gain 20 pounds). So as the cravings set in for thick soups and grilled cheese sandwiches, we’ve come up with some ideas to fill your bellies but not with too many carbs.
Here are 19 comfort food recipes with a healthy twist to help you get through the winter months:
1. 2-Ingredient Pancakes
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Quickly made pancakes but without the guilt of making them from a box. (via Babble)
2. Spiced Banana Quinoa Waffles
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A unique set of flavors — banana, spice, quinoa, and cornmeal — are sure to brighten the mornings of your loved ones. (via Babble)
3. Parsnip Mac and Cheese
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There is no greater comfort food than that of the mac and cheese variety. (via Babble)
4. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
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Whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or just looking for a healthy (and yummy) mac and cheese recipe, this ooey gooey goodness is for you. (via Babble)
5. Zucchini and Tomato Pasta
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Get back to the basics with this healthier take on pasta and tomato sauce. It’s simple, delicious, and sure to outshine any store-bought sauce. (via Babble)
6. BBQ Baked Beans with Barley and Lentils
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You’ll never want baked beans from a can again after trying this BBQ-style recipe. (via Babble)
7. Baked Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Bacon
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Yes, it’s still mainly cheese and bread (and bacon), but spinach is so good for you that we’re deeming this a healthy version of the classic sandwich. (via Babble)
8. Broccoli Cheese Soup with Kale
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This broccoli and cheese soup has half the amount of cheese, and none of the butter or milk of the normal recipe. And as an extra bonus, pureed kale is hidden in the mix as well. (via Babble)
9. Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Soup
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With winter comes lots of colds. To make you feel better when you’re under the weather, try this hearty and healthy chicken noodle soup — which includes kale and garlic. (via Babble)
10. Spinach Artichoke Dip
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This is the perfect addition to that Super Sunday party you’re bound to attend this February. (viaBabble)
11. Gluten-Free Onion Rings
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Because sometimes, you just need something fried. (via Babble)
12. Cornbread with Real Corn
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Having real pieces of corn in your cornbread will not only make it tastier, but healthier, too! (viaBabble)
13. Whole Wheat Quinoa Strawberry Banana Bread
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The added whole grain and quinoa flours give this dish more protein and fiber. (via Babble)
14. Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
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You can never go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie and a glass of milk to pass the snowy days away. (via Babble)
15. Apple Pie in an Apple
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What better way to instill portion control than with a single-served apple pie? (via Babble)
16. Pumpkin Pie in the Pumpkin
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A dessert that’s delicious, adorable, and quite easy to make. (via Babble)
17. Gluten-Free 2-Minute Mug Brownie
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The perfect quick fix for that chocolate craving. (via Babble)
18. Banana Split Bites
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More banana than anything else, these bite-sized treats are great for parties or an afternoon snack! (via Babble)
19. Low-Fat Whole Wheat Pecan Pie Squares
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Only eight grams of fat per square, these healthier pecan pie squares will be a great dessert to bring to any holiday party. (via Babble)
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