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    10 Healthy Versions of Your Favorite Comfort Foods

    Published: Jan 18, 2016 · Modified: Aug 9, 2020 by Andrea

    Everyone has a secretly long list of childhood favorite meals. Whether it is grandma's apple crumble, classic Italian lasagne, or indulgent double chocolate brownies, we all have our guilty pleasures.

    It's hard to resist delicious hearty comfort food, 'cause it's simply the easiest way to put a smile on your face. So why should you?

    These 10 Healthy Version of Your Favourite Comfort Foods turn some of your most loved recipes into healthy treats - With these simple tricks you can easily satisfy your comfort food cravings, and don't feel guilty about it!

    1. Pancakes

    Easy and Quick Pumpkin Pancakes - Perfect Fall Breakfast!
    Easy and Quick Pumpkin Pancakes

    There's no proper Sunday breakfast without pancakes. To make them lighter, simply add pumpkin puree to your pancake mix for a winter treat, or for an exotic taste try mango puree. You can also swap buttermilk with Greek yogurt and top with fresh chopped fruits and nuts. In no time you'll get lighter pancakes packed with flavour!

    2. Apple Crumble

    Vegan Apple Crumble, dairy free and gluten free easy dessert recipe by The Petite Cook
    Vegan Apple Crumble, dairy free and gluten free

    Apple crumble is an iconic comfort food. Turning it vegan is a great way to cut back on excess fat and calories, but still get all the great flavour and texture. This apple pie version is not only lighter, but super cute too!

    3. Lasagne

    This healthy Superfood Salmon Lasagna with Kale is sure to become a family favorite. Quick & Easy, ready in 40 min and made with fresh, simple seasonal ingredients. Recipe by Thepetitecook.com
    Superfood Salmon Lasagna with Kale

    Nothing screams comfort food quite freshly cooked homemade lasagne. For a much lighter and healthier version, ditch the traditional bechamel sauce in favor of a quick, fresh and aromatic ricotta cheese sauce.

    4. Fudgy Brownies

    These melt-in-your-mouth healthy fudgy brownies are pure heaven in a bite. Plus they're gluten free and dairy free! Recipe by The Petite Cook
    Healthy Fudgy Brownies, gluten free and dairy free

    Secretly healthy fudgy brownies exist and they use a superfood magic ingredient: avocado! They're dairy-free and gluten-free, but still loaded with chocolate and awesome brownie flavor.

    5. Nutella

    How to Make Homemade Healthy Nutella
    Healthy Homemade Nutella

    Hard to believe you could turn this sweet tooth staple into a healthy treat. But you absolutely can! Homemade Nutella only requires simple natural ingredients and it's way lighter in calories than any store-bought counterpart.

    6. Zucchini Fritters

    Baked Zucchini Fritters - Healthy, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free - They're so tasty and versatile, you can serve them for breakfast, lunch AND dinner! Recipe from www.thepetitecook.com
    Baked Zucchini Fritters

    Ditch the deep fryer in favor of these awesomely healthy baked zucchini fritters - Get all the flavor and crispness with none of the guilt!

    6. Mozzarella Sticks

    Crispy, Cheesy Baked Mozzarella Sticks - Easy, simple vegetarian appetizer ready in 30 mins, so much healthier than traditional fried mozzarella sticks. Recipe from www.thepetitecook.com
    Crispy, Cheesy Baked Mozzarella Sticks

    Baked mozzarella sticks are so simple, requiring just 5 main ingredients, and come together in just 30 mins. Easy peasy, super yummy and so much healthier than traditional fried mozzarella sticks.

    7. Chocolate Chip Cookies

    3-Ingredients Chocolate Chips Cookies - These genius cookies are ready in 15 mins and with natural ingredients only! Gluten-free and dairy-free
    3-Ingredients Chocolate Chips Cookies, gluten-free and dairy-free

    Only 2 fantastic natural ingredients and  a bunch of chocolate chips required to satisfy your cookie cravings. Can you believe it takes so little effort to make some delicious healthy cookies?

    8. Ketchup & Mayo

    Homemade Ketchup and Mayonnaise
    Homemade Ketchup and Mayonnaise

    Making your own condiments is not only fun, but way healthier than shop store-bought versions. Easy to make at home, both ketchup and mayonnaise require very simple ingredients and are ready within minutes.

    9. Falafel

    Healthy Awesome Baked Falafel- Golden-brown and crispy on the outside, fluffy melt-in-your-mouth and aromatic within, once you taste falafel it's impossible to live without - Vegetarian recipe by The Petite Cook
    Healthy Awesome Baked Falafel

    Golden-brown and crispy on the outside, fluffy melt-in-your-mouth and aromatic within. You're definitely better off with a baked falafel rather than deep-fried. It takes a little longer but baked falafels are awesomely healthier – meaning you can have seconds without feeling guilty!

    10. Cheesecake

    Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake - #Healthy #Summer Dessert #Recipe
    Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

    Swap processed cream cheese with natural fresh ricotta cheese for a lighter filling, and use a dairy-free crust to cut off extra calories. I promise, you won't be disappointed.

    What are your favorite comfort foods, and how do you make them lighter? Let me know your healthy tips here in the comments below! Even better, take a snap of your foodie ideas and tag it #thepetitecook on Instagram! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile :).

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    10 Healthy versions of your favorite comfort foods - These healthy recipes will satisfy your comfort food cravings but without the extra calories!

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