Healthy Spin-offs on Unhealthy foods

GvMeSmthn2Lstn2

Ok, so this year I have my own apartment, not on campus, so I can't rely on the dining hall when I'm too lazy to cook. What are your favorite healthy versions of unhealthy foods. Preferably cheap stuff too.

My favorite unhealthy food is mac n cheese. Anyone ever try cauliflower or squash versions of it?

Help! I've already regained 5 lbs this school year!

McKayMachina

The recipes section is FULL of conversions like this. Give it a look!

Also, I looooove boiled cauliflower with a little cheese, spices and nonfat greek yogurt mixed in. Crushed dry-roasted almonds sprinkled over top gives a nice crunch and some saltiness. Just make sure you strain the florets and squeeze out the water. )I put them in between two paper towels and squeeze. Enjoy!

JennLifts

here's a healthy-errrr version..
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/macaroni-and-4-cheeses-recipe2/index.html

Or.. this. This is epic.

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Clean-Mac-n-Cheese.aspx

ericalynn104

*bump* I'm with you.. I'm running out of ideas already!

texancountess

Check out Rocco DiSpirito's cookbook "Now Eat This." He tackles all kinds of recipes that are "favorites" and shows you how to make the lower calorie version of it. My sister uses it all the time and absolutely adores the food.

SeasideOasis

Instead of beef burgers, I love turkey burgers.

Ground Turkey
Peppers
Onions
Garlic
A little Worcestershire sauce
Pepper
Dash of salt

Awesome in the protein department.

Also, my blog has a couple pretty awesome recipes if you look there as well.

For super fast and cheap...
Amys Organic Tomato Soup with a little cous cous (total cook time...less than 5 minutes) and it is so filling!

nrvo

www.skinnytaste.com and www.hungrygirl.com have awesome recipes

GvMeSmthn2Lstn2

ooo I likes these keep 'em comin!