What's your favorite "clean cheat" food? Share your recipes!
e_falagan
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I've been getting really into cauliflower pizza. I've had it 2 nights in a row now! I just need to get a food processor because rice-ing cauliflower by hand is so time consuming and messy... lol
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What is your definition of a “clean cheat”?0
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I don't eat clean or cheat... I eat lots of delicious, nutritious food though, so, my favourite would depend on your definition.5
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I make pizzas with whole wheat tortillas for the crust, crushed tomatoes for the sauce and some shredded cheese and whatever toppings. Light on the cheese. It's super satisfying but doesn't ruin my day.0
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I love caulirice instead of regular rice sometimes. It is worth taking note that sometimes "healthy swaps" can be just as calorie filled as the original (i am looking at you protein pancake!!)1
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What is your definition of a “clean cheat”?[A healthier alternative to an "unhealthy" treat. (Cauliflower pizza, protein cake, zucchini pasta, etc).WinoGelato wrote: »
I am guessing that OP means an edited version of a food that doesn't easily fit into your goals, due to calorie density, macro split, or food intolerance or allergy, so that you can eat more of it, eat it more often, or just eat it without discomfort.
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I'm not trying to be dismissive but honestly I just eat the actual thing within my goals. So actual pizza, actual pasta (just had a 400 calorie lunch that was pasta based) and actual cake (bit trickier but on high activity days pretty easy really).
There's not too many alternatives I do, I'm trying to think of some but can't off the top of my head. I'd personally just like to have less of the real thing or less often. But then I also don't do the "cheat" thing.2 -
I do like spaghetti squash. It's so low calorie compared to regular pasta that I can eat a lot more and feel really satisfied. I like eating it with a red sauce with ground beef to add some protein to the meal.0
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I was hoping if I put the buzzwords in quotation marks it would prevent the torches and pitchforks from people demanding food equality.
By "cheat or "unhealthy" I'm referring to empty calories and calorie dense foods high in artificial sweeteners or bad fats. Like some delicious fully loaded dominos or prepackaged sweets.
If you can eat that kind of stuff in moderation and fit it into your goals, good for you. Not all of us have that self control so we find healthier options with ingredients that have nutritional benefits. Like making a cake with protein powder and applesauce rather than flour and sugar. Are flour and sugar bad? No, not in moderation. But if I'm wanting cake, I guarantee you it's not going to be a "one piece and done" situation and it sure as hell isn't fitting into my daily goals. Lol6 -
clicketykeys wrote: »What is your definition of a “clean cheat”?[A healthier alternative to an "unhealthy" treat. (Cauliflower pizza, protein cake, zucchini pasta, etc).WinoGelato wrote: »
I am guessing that OP means an edited version of a food that doesn't easily fit into your goals, due to calorie density, macro split, or food intolerance or allergy, so that you can eat more of it, eat it more often, or just eat it without discomfort.
Edited to fix formatting.
The thing is that so many people have their own definition of clean eating. That’s why I asked for the clarification.0 -
Nothing. If I'm craving a certain food (I'm looking at you, cheeseburger), no "clean cheat" is going to work. I'll budget for the cheeseburger, instead.2
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I prefer to have the real deal, even if it means that I can't overeat. I don't even like to overeat, I never did, but I used to eat compulsively. Demonizing foods I like was one of the main drivers for my overeating.1
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lol @ "avoid the torches and pitch forks"...
You must be new here. Welcome to MFP.
But more to your question... I don't go crazy with things (i.e. bananas and eggs =/= pancakes, black beans and applesauce =/= brownies... that sort of thing). But I do use the leanest ground beef I can (easier to do in some meals/recipes than others), I use turkey sausage instead of pork, I use skim milk or fairlife to keep macros more in my favor, that sort of thing.
Probably the "craziest" I get is halo top ice cream, but only the chocolate. The other flavors aren't worth the sacrifice, IMO.0 -
What makes cauliflower and a lot of cheese healthier than regular pizza crust?
My clean cheats would be homemade over prepackaged/pre-made.2 -
Mrs Jruzer made homemade banana bread this weekend from scratch. No empty calories or artificial sweeteners. It went down really well with coffee on our cold, rainy weekend. Does that count?2
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I made homemade pizza this weekend from scratch with my homegrown tomatoes, basil and cheese. I controlled the calories in it and had leftover calories for a beer or two
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