Let’s face it we are all looking for some healthy versions of our favorite comfort foods. If there was a way to make tasty comfort foods into something healthy you will actually enjoy would you be interested?
The reason we have comfort foods is because the are comforting to our soul in some way. Sometimes it’s because of a childhood memory that we like visiting. Other times it satisfies an emotional need because you might have had a bad day. Whatever your reason is we all have those comfort foods in our life.
Now comfort foods and healthy rarely go together let only in the same sentence so my goal for today is to show you that it is possible with these low carb versions of your favorite comfort foods.
These recipes are easy and so delicious it’s basically like eating the real thing, minus the guilt! As a bonus a ton of these recipes are gluten free and sugar free but full of flavor.
Here’s 17 comfort food recipes that are actually low carb!
Let’s Get Cooking!
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Texas Chicken Nachos
Found from Real Food by Dad
This is a carb-less play on the popular Texas Cheese Fries. Instead of chips or fries in this case using chicken tenders makes an awesome meal! I’m not a carb counter, but I’m also a huge fry girl so, chicken seemed like a great compromise! It doesn’t take a lot of ingredients to make this recipe. This dish is definitely soul satisfying!
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Cauliflower Pizza
Found from Gimme Delicious
Cauliflower pizza is not a new recipe but this cauliflower crust is insanely good and doesn’t crumble when you try to pick it up. Also you can pile up your favorite toppings on your low carb pizza without worrying!
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BLT Lettuce Wraps
Found from Jackie’s Happy Plate
BLT is a great meal and really easy to make low carb friendly. Instead of bread use romaine lettuce to be your wrap. Spread your condiments, add tomato and bacon (I even add avocado) for the perfect BLT! This is a satisfying meal that you can bring to work for lunch or make quickly when you are on the go!
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Coconut Cheesecake With a Macadamia Nut Crust
Found from All Day I Dream About Food
Creamy low carb coconut cheesecake with a delicious gluten-free macadamia nut crust. This is a great dessert if you are craving something sweet and its Keto friendly! If you are interested in see other Keto dessert check the out here! But what a way to ring in National Cheesecake Day on July 30th!
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5-Ingredient Zucchini “Noodle” Alfredo
Found from Dinner Mom
Fettuccine alfredo is a carby heaven dream but this easy zucchini noodle alfredo is a low carb recipe! Use a spiralizer to create the zoodles (zucchini noodles) and with less than 5 ingredients you have a delicious alfredo sauce that is so soul satisfying!
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Eggplant Parmesan Pizzas
Found from Kayln’s Kitchen
Eggplant parmesan is delicious but if you are eating low carbs the breadcrumbs are not ideal. This recipe takes everything you can have on low carb diet and make it easy to enjoy a healthier eggplant parmesan!
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Spaghetti (Squash) and Meatballs
Found from Iowa Girl Eats
Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta. It takes the same amount of time as regular pasta to make. You can bake it or if you are short on time, microwave it! Top wit your favorite sauce and meatballs for a complete meal. I like to serve it in the squash because it’s so easy and less mess!
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Pork Sandwich in a Portobello “Bun”
Found from Buzzfeed
I’m sure you have heard of portobello mushroom burgers, where they replace the meat patty with a large portobello mushroom. They are meaty and juicy but this recipe is genius instead of bread buns use the mushrooms as the bun. Its low-carb and wildly creative!
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Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Found from Jo Cooks
Cauliflower is turning out to be a number one substitutie on a low carb diet. It’s amazing how you can make rice, pizza, “macaroni & cheese” and now cheesy bread. These breadsticks are super easy to make but also really filling. All you need now is the unlimited salad with your breadsticks!
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Olive Oil, Garlic, and Cheese Mashed Cauliflower
Found from Faithfulness Farm
Continuing with cauliflowers being such an awesome ingredient for low carb diets. This cauliflower mash tastes just like mashed potatoes. I could serve this with any delicious protein or just eat it out of the bowl!
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Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles
Found from All Day I Dream About Food
This recipe can be a dessert or an awesome brunch dish! These chocolate hazelnut waffles are light and fluffy. You would never know that they are low carb friendly!
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Baked Zucchini Chips
Found from Vittles and Bits
If you are craving something salty and crunchy, zucchini chips are a perfect substitution for you. You can use a mandolin or cut them really thin. They bake the thin zucchini slices and in no time you will be enjoying homemade zucchini chips!
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Paleo Egg McMuffin
Found from Nom Nom Paleo
Egg McMuffins are a promoniate breakfast food but this version is genius. Use eggs as the bread so it’s totally gluten free and low carb! You can make these breakfast sandwiches ahead of time and freeze them so you always know no matter how crazy your morning gets you can have a healthy low carb breakfast anytime!
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Fried Coconut Flour Donuts
Found from All Day I Dream About Food
Donuts and low carb don’t usually go together but these donuts fit perfectly! The coconut has a natural sweetest and the donut is surprisingly fluffy and not as dense and you might think! This is a must try for any dessert lover!
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Mini Taco-Stuffed Peppers
Found from The Girl Who Ate Everything
I love tacos and these mini stuffed peppers are so good! They are like a mini fajita taco. They also make a great appetizer for any party! Serve over salad or with a spanish cauliflower rice!
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Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse
Found from I Breathe I’m Hungry
I didn’t know sugar free chocolate mousse could taste so good! It’s like a perfect thicker chocolate pudding. I like to dip fresh strawberries into the chocolate mousse. It’s the best dessert!
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One-Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
Found from Sweet C’s
This is an easy weeknight dinner kind of meal. This one pot cheesy taco skillet is low carb and really easy to make. Just like the title all you need is one pot. This recipe uses ground beef but every once in a while I use ground turkey for a nice change and you can’t really tell the difference anyways because of the spices on top!
Whatever your reason is for making low carb meals is hopefully these recipes show you that you can still have your favorite comfort foods just in a new way! Let me know below which recipes you are excited for!
Happy Cooking!
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