18 healthy recipe substitutes for all your favourite meals
Today, I have gathered some of the best healthy and delicious low-calorie recipe substitutes for all the popular meals out there.
Choosing the right meals especially when cooking at home can be difficult if you are trying to stick to a healthy eating plan.
I know I usually struggle to find the perfect tasty dishes that are also healthy enough. But as tough as it may be, healthy eating is a journey and it’s really about figuring out what works for you.
Once you know what kinds of ingredients you can substitute in place of the least healthy ingredients, you are on your way to succeeding in eating well.
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18 healthy recipe substitutes for all your favourite meals
These are my go-to healthy recipes which I use as substitutes for all the popular take out junk food I love. These recipes are nothing short of delicious, and you won’t even know they are the healthy alternative. The other awesome thing about these recipes is that they provide some healthy options you can use in future for cooking other meals you would typically cook. So go ahead and try them out for yourself (and don’t forget to let me know how you go).
So here we go – 18 healthy recipe substitutes for all your favourite meals!
1. Sweet potato base pizza
Replace your typical carb-loaded pizza with this low carb, delicious, barbeque sweet potato crust pizza.
Source: The Soccer Mom Blog
2. Zucchini spaghetti bolognese
Ever tried zucchini bolognese? If you haven’t, you are missing out on the health benefits of this spaghetti alternative. Why not ditch the pasta to try this out? All you need is an inexpensive zucchini spiralizer
You can get it here.
Source: The Movement Menu
3. Berry vanilla layered chia pudding
Replace flavoured oatmeal with this goodness in a bowl. In this recipe, not only do you get the healthy kicks from berries but also the superfood chia seeds. Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants and a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, iron, and calcium. You can get chia seeds here. You can get it here.
Source: Feel Good Foodie
4. Asparagus, mushroom, egg & goats cheese breakfast casserole
Now, as tempting as it is to indulge in bacon (and nothing wrong with doing that occasionally), this asparagus and mushroom casserole is just as good if not better.
Source: The Perfect Pantry
5. Zucchini beef lasagne
Okay, here is another zucchini appearance. Replace your typical carb loaded lasagne with delicious, healthy low-calorie zucchini lasagne instead.
Source: Skinny Taste
6. Moroccan sweet potato salad
Who needs pasta salad when you can have sweet potato salad with a Moroccan twist?
Source: The First Mess
7. Cacao cashew coconut balls
If there is one thing I love, it’s chocolate. But these cacao balls are delicious and satisfy your sweet tooth without the calories. They’re also gluten and dairy free for those who prefer this option. And no added sugar either. It’s a win-win. You can get Organic Raw Cacao Powder here.
Source: Tasting Page
8. Berry booster smoothie
Now, smoothies can be good or bad. It all depends on what’s in them. This berry banana smoothie is a great example of a good smoothie filled with only goodness. Replace any old milkshake for this satisfying, low sugar smoothie that will give you an antioxidant boost too. All you need is a good blender. You can get it here.
Source: Baking-Ginger
9. Matcha tea latte
We all know a hot chocolate is a lovely warming drink to consume especially in winter. Matcha tea latte has the same delicious effects with healthier benefits. It’s warming and sweet (but not too overpowering, if you don’t overdo the sweetener). You can get authentic Matcha Green Tea Powder here
Source: Epic Matcha
Related: 7 Delicious Matcha Tea Infused Treats That Are To Die For
10. Banana oatmeal waffles
Here is a great reason to ditch the pancakes today – banana oatmeal waffles. These will keep you full for longer than any pancakes.
Source: Savory Nothings
11. Turmeric sweet potato hummus
This hummus recipe is a great alternative to creamy dips that are usually packed with calories. Not to mention, it tastes divine.
Source: Sprinkle of Green
12. Mexican-style cauliflower rice with guacamole
Love Mexican food? Here is a low cal version for a healthy kick. It’s also vegan and gluten-free for those who want to know.
Source: A Saucy Kitchen
13. Sticky garlic chicken bites
Chicken bites that are semi-sweet and sticky as well as garlicky (if that’s a word) – what can go wrong? This is a must-try.
Source: Damn Delicious
14. Lentil chickpea yellow curry
Avoid butter chicken and make this yellow curry for dinner instead. Vegan, gluten-free, and super easy to make.
Source: Contentedness Cooking
15. Baked salmon patties & sweet potatoes fries
Replace fish and chips with these low-carb baked salmon patties. I like to add sweet potato fries or sweet potato anything as a side dish to salmon because sweet potatoes are always a good idea! Here is an easy recipe for sweet potato fries if you need it.
Source: Healthy Recipes
16. Keto tea soda
Replace sugary soda with this refreshing sugar-free ketogenic tea soda.
Source: Healthful Pursuit
17. Honey sweetened fresh cherry limeade
When you need a healthier alternative to your usual mocktail or cocktail, here is a drink that uses honey as a sweetener and combines it with cherry and lime. Refreshing and zesty without the sugar hit.
Source: Vanilla and Bean
18. Strawberry banana oat bars
Replace raspberry slice (or any other dessert really) with these strawberry banana oat bars. They’re gluten-free, vegan and packed with superfoods like chia seeds.
Source: Running With Spoons
Don’t forget to let me know if you try any of these recipes or if you have any suggestions.
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