Comfort Food Alternatives?
kbradford26
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I've found that I can control most of my cravings, except my cravings for those things that are so, so delicious and comforting, but are completely bad for you. I'm talkin' potato chips, perogies, chocolate cake, creamy pasta, apple crumble, COOKIES... Basically anything packed with cream, sugar, carbs and FAT!
I'm a big baker, and I love to cook, so I'm wondering if anyone has any health-i-fied comfort food recipes, or ingredient alternatives, that I could add to my arsenal?
I'm a big baker, and I love to cook, so I'm wondering if anyone has any health-i-fied comfort food recipes, or ingredient alternatives, that I could add to my arsenal?
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There is no good substitute for true German chocolate cake. :sad:
Fruit is a sweet alternative but cannot satiate the way the real stuff does.
But bump as I am willing to listen to others insight.0 -
Yes! You're in luck, my sister sent me this website rippedrecipes.com, they're all baking recipes for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, all clean eating though! We experimented with a couple recipes last night guilt free!!!! They also list the calories. Not just desserts ether, all types of recipes!0
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I just found this website today >> http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Replace-Butter-When-Baking-21875486
I know butter isn't the only bad thing in desserts but its the most fattening!
I just tried the avocado and applesauce substitutes and it worked fabulous! I couldn't even tell!0 -
eat less of said comfort foods and still enjoy them…or eat less during the day and then enjoy them once a week on Sunday …
I love chicken parm, lasagna,spaghetti and meatballs, etc…when I want them I just make less of it, or I have less during the day to accommodate the higher calories….0 -
This is a recipe for cauliflower mashed potatoes. I am really looking forward to trying it.
http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/post/321936157020 -
This is my 1st site to use when looking for recipes.It has nutritional & WW info for every recipe,plus most are delicious.
http://www.skinnytaste.com0 -
YES! Skinnytaste!
Im making skinnytaste spaghetti squash and cheese tonight. I swear I like it more that regular mac and cheese.. which tends to be so rich I get a belly ache!0 -
I still eat all of these things, just a lot less. Creamy pasta is my weakness. I just eat less
GL! 0 -
This is my 1st site to use when looking for recipes.It has nutritional & WW info for every recipe,plus most are delicious.
http://www.skinnytaste.com
I agree. I always look to skinnytaste for inspiration. Some i follow exactly, others I derive to make them even healthier and less in calories. Great blog!0 -
eat less of said comfort foods and still enjoy them…or eat less during the day and then enjoy them once a week on Sunday …
I love chicken parm, lasagna,spaghetti and meatballs, etc…when I want them I just make less of it, or I have less during the day to accommodate the higher calories….
i do this0 -
eat less of said comfort foods and still enjoy them…or eat less during the day and then enjoy them once a week on Sunday …
I love chicken parm, lasagna,spaghetti and meatballs, etc…when I want them I just make less of it, or I have less during the day to accommodate the higher calories….
I do the same. I also find that since juicing and adding a pint or so of raw juice a day into my diet that my comfort food cravings have lessened. More nutrients seems to kill the need for fat and salt and sugar.0 -
Comfort food, ie. "food that comforts me and makes me feel better" is eaten based on emotional triggers, rather than physical hunger triggers.
The best "comfort food alternative" (IMHO) is to learn how to develop better coping skills when dealing with emotional situations/triggers.
I know, not as easy as following a skinnytaste recipe, but definitely more beneficial in the long run.0 -
as mentioned above, tons of recipes out there! what i usually do is think of something id like to eat, ex. brownies and start looking for 'healthier' (usually just lower calorie etc:embarassed: ) versions and variations
a lot of people say just eat in moderation but i've never been able to do so. for example 'moderation' would be like 1/8th of a *real* lasagna but i was able to eat a whole homemade tray to myself because i used eggplant and zucchini as substitutes for lasagna sheets/noodles, and was able to add as much sauce and cheese as i desired. it was even more delicious than traditional lasagna i've had previously, no joke.
find what works for you and your body, not everybody's the same0 -
Mrs. T's potato and onion pierogi are only 160 calories for 3 pierogi - and pour on the Frank's Red Hot (0 calories) for a delightful comfort food!0
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vrs668 you are my pierogi savior! I have been craving these recently!0
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Haha, happy to help. I also happen to be eating these for lunch. (I also dip them in plain Greek yogurt, which I use as a sour cream substitute.)0
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I'm talkin' potato chips, perogies, chocolate cake, creamy pasta, apple crumble, COOKIES... Basically anything packed with cream, sugar, carbs and FAT!
I'm a big baker, and I love to cook, so I'm wondering if anyone has any health-i-fied comfort food recipes, or ingredient alternatives, that I could add to my arsenal?
Potato Chips : homemade baked veggie chips, veggie straws or snap pea crisps, Popcorn too - pinterest has a lot of savory popcorn ideas other than salt and butter
Pierogi: Frozen ones can be pretty calorie friendly if you follow the portion size. Bake them instead of fry them.
Chocolate Cake: 3-2-1 cake. Mix 1 box angel food with 1 box chocolate cake mix and store for use. 3tbsp mix, 2 tbps water, 1 minute in the microwave in a coffee mug. As long as you use angel food, the second box can be any flavor.
Creamy pasta: Replace noodles with spaghetti squash. Create single serve rouxs with LF milk and light butter. Or use LF cream cheese or goat cheese as a base.
Apple Crumble: There are a ton of friendly recipes online for this http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=11935
Cookies: http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/healthy-cookies-00412000073008/
healthy subs: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/desserts/low-calorie/healthy-baking-tips-substitutions/
Great healthy dessert recipes: www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com
Stay away from undressed skeleton - her recipes do not turn out well at all!
Its a good thing you love to bake, because healthy subs take a lot of extra work! Good luck!0 -
I'm talkin' potato chips, perogies, chocolate cake, creamy pasta, apple crumble, COOKIES... Basically anything packed with cream, sugar, carbs and FAT!
I'm a big baker, and I love to cook, so I'm wondering if anyone has any health-i-fied comfort food recipes, or ingredient alternatives, that I could add to my arsenal?
Potato Chips : homemade baked veggie chips, veggie straws or snap pea crisps, Popcorn too - pinterest has a lot of savory popcorn ideas other than salt and butter
Pierogi: Frozen ones can be pretty calorie friendly if you follow the portion size. Bake them instead of fry them.
Chocolate Cake: 3-2-1 cake. Mix 1 box angel food with 1 box chocolate cake mix and store for use. 3tbsp mix, 2 tbps water, 1 minute in the microwave in a coffee mug. As long as you use angel food, the second box can be any flavor.
Creamy pasta: Replace noodles with spaghetti squash. Create single serve rouxs with LF milk and light butter. Or use LF cream cheese or goat cheese as a base.
Apple Crumble: There are a ton of friendly recipes online for this http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=11935
Cookies: http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/healthy-cookies-00412000073008/
healthy subs: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/desserts/low-calorie/healthy-baking-tips-substitutions/
Great healthy dessert recipes: www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com
Stay away from undressed skeleton - her recipes do not turn out well at all!
Its a good thing you love to bake, because healthy subs take a lot of extra work! Good luck!
You guys are awesome. :flowerforyou:0 -
The recipes on this website look good http://deliciouslyella.com/vegan-sweet-potato-brownies-gluten-free/
but the ingredients look quite expensive. I also use skinnytaste.com0 -
Also, has anyone tried baking brownies with black beans instead of oil / eggs? I heard you can do it with all kinds of recipes and it really bumps up the protein and fiber, even the moistness! My coworker brought some in and I couldn't taste the beans, they were just nice, moist brownies.0
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Wow thanks for all the great tips everyone! I'm excited to try some of the new recipes. 0
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My husband requests this all the time. It's delicious.
http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2013/02/spicy-roasted-vegetable-macaroni-and-cheese.html0 -
I love Skinny Taste! I've made her Pumpkin Cupcakes with great success - and less than 100 calories each! Those are my go-to sweets. I keep them in the freezer so they stay nice and fresh.0
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Also, has anyone tried baking brownies with black beans instead of oil / eggs? I heard you can do it with all kinds of recipes and it really bumps up the protein and fiber, even the moistness! My coworker brought some in and I couldn't taste the beans, they were just nice, moist brownies.
I made the ones from the Skinnytaste.com website and no, you could not taste beans at all. I tried reducing the sugar as well but I took it down a little too much, so they are not so sweet. Mine turned out more like cake than a brownie but they were a big hit. Although not as big a hit as the Pumpkin Cupcake recipe. Yellow cake mix, 1 cup pureed pumpkin, 1 cup water, pumpkin spices - mix and bake.0 -
Another vote for skinnytaste.com, fantastic recipes and adaptations that always work out perfectly and taste wonderful!0
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http://atastylovestory.com/the-famous-brilliant-black-bean-chocolate-cake/
This is a yummy chocolate cake made with black beans recipe. I'm not sure, but your question about black bean brownies has inspired me to try modifying this recipe to see if it would work. I'm thinking less eggs and it should become like brownies. Anyone ever tried that?0 -
Ohh great post0
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I love the skinnytaste cloud cookies. I make the black & white verity but I use dark M&Ms instead because I get fun color changes to the batter from the M&Ms.0
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I've just logged on to the site... I may not sleep tonight! So good!0
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I'm not sure if you are doing low carb or what specific diet but when I first started dieting I did the following:
ICECREAM:
Two Frozen Bananas with Coco Powder in the ninja- It tasted as close to icecream as I could get.
CHIPS:
Kale Chips in lieu of potato chips. I even made a ranch seasoning, and bought some low salt bbq seasoning for them
PIZZA:
Cauliflower Pizza Crust (you've probably heard of this before)
PASTA:
I bought a juliener (spelling?) from ebay and I use it to cut zuchinni into super thin strips like angel hair pasta.
Quesadillas/Mexican:
I made cauliflower tortillas and made quesadillas
Mac and Cheese:
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
I love baking as well but I can't stand using artificial sugars. They taste so bad to me. I have the recipes for most of these if you want them.0
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