All 35 of these Healthy Comfort Food Recipes are easy to make and taste great! Even picky eaters will love them and no one will know they are healthier!
PIN Healthy Comfort Food Recipes
Is it just me or does the fall scream comfort food?
I don’t even know why I’m asking that. I KNOW it’s not just me.
Come cold weather we all just want to cozy up under a blanket and eat creamy, carby foods until the end of time because it just makes the cold weather a little more bearable.
Well I am all about eating the “real versions” of foods (you can check out my food philosophy here) I also appreciate classic comfort foods made healthy and I figured you might too!
What are comfort foods?
Comfort food is typically a food that provides some kind of nostalgic or sentimental value to someone. A lot of times they are easy to prepare and higher in carbs. The sentimental value might be individual or could be a cultural thing!
Classic Comfort Food Meals
When we’re thinking about comfort foods some the classics are:
- Sloppy joes
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Mac and Cheese
- Pasta
- Mashed Potatoes
- Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Get the picture? Cozy carby meals that just make you feel good!
Healthy Comfort Food Staples
You can make healthy comfort food recipes by doing few swaps, but you’ll need to have a few ingredients on hand that usually aid you in making these foods a little more nourishing:
Greek yogurt – a lot of times you can swap Greek yogurt into recipes that call for sour cream to give the same creaminess. Although, there is usually a little bit more tang when you swap in Greek yogurt, so be careful! I love using it for Greek yogurt Mac and Cheese.
Chickpea pasta – I love using chickpea pasta instead of regular flour pasta as it adds some complex carbs, fiber and protein. This kind of pasta keeps you full and also tastes great! I love using it to make Instant Pot Pasta Primavera
Air Fryer – okay, this isn’t an ingredient. BUT, a lot of comfort foods are deep fried so using an air fryer can give you that same crispy goodness but without having to use as much oil! I LOVE my Big Boss Air Fryer!
Now, let’s get onto the healthy comfort food recipes!
35 Healthy Comfort Food Recipes Roundup
This easy, gluten free spinach artichoke quinoa casserole tastes like spinach and artichoke dip in a healthy, weeknight dinner form, that is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Cauliflower Alfredo sauce makes it extra creamy!
This easy, one-pot quinoa cheeseburger casserole has all the cheeseburger taste you love but in healthy, gluten free weeknight dinner form! It’s under 300 calories too!
This healthy chicken enchilada casserole tastes like your favorite Mexican dish, but is made with cauliflower so it’s low carb and under 300 calories! It’s a gluten free, weeknight meal that everyone will love!
This easy cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole recipe has all the cheeseburger taste without the carbs! It’s a gluten free, healthy and family friendly dinner!
This easy Paleo Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Spaghetti Squash is only 7 ingredients, 320 calories and packed with protein! It’s a family friendly, whole30, low carb weeknight dinner!
This Healthy Chicken Noodle Casserole uses spaghetti squash so it’s gluten free and dairy free! Homemade condensed chicken soup makes it healthy and creamy!
This Homemade Healthy Hamburger Helper is an easy meal for busy weeknights! A remake of the boxed version that is naturally gluten free and protein packed!
This spicy, curried paleo and vegan butternut squash soup is so creamy you’ll never believe it’s healthy, whole30 compliant and gluten and dairy free!
This vegan broccoli cheese soup is SO thick, rich and creamy you would never know it’s dairy free, gluten free and healthy! It’s ready in only 15 minutes and SO easy to make!
This easy crock pot paleo hamburger soup recipe is made in the slow cooker for a gluten free and whole30 dinner that the whole family will love! Makes great leftovers too!
This CREAMY healthy fall vegan sweet potato soup is made in the slow cooker for an EASY weeknight dinner with cozy flavor! Gluten free, paleo and delicious!
This easy homemade healthy Chicken Zoodle Soup uses zucchini noodles so it’s gluten free, low carb and packed with protein! You won’t miss the noodles!
This creamy, dairy free and vegan cauliflower soup is SO easy to make and great for cold nights! Naturally low carb, gluten free and healthy too!
This quick and easy gluten free mac and cheese uses zucchini noodles and Greek yogurt to keep it light, healthy, low carb and protein packed! It’s the perfect healthy comfort food that’s only 250 calories!
This Mexican Zucchini Lasagna has all the cheesy, saucy taste but without the carbs and calories! It’s a healthy, gluten free and protein-packed crowd-pleasing dinner that’s only 280 calories! Make-ahead and freezer friendly too!
This easy gluten free crock pot pasta has all the flavors of meat lovers pizza, but without all the work! It’s a healthy, crowd pleasing weeknight dinner!
This zucchini pizza low carb lasagna combines 2 classic comfort foods into one healthy and kid friendly dinner! Gluten free, under 300 calories and packed with protein too!
This Homemade Greek Yogurt Gluten free Mac and Cheese Recipe is a healthier, protein packed dinner that has a pizza twist! Great for kids and adults!
This Creamy Healthy Carbonara with Sweet Potato Noodles is a healthy, gluten free twist on the classic Spaghetti Carbonara recipe! Quick, easy and SO tasty!
This easy Instant Pot Pasta Primavera basically makes itself! It’s an easy, gluten free meatless dinner that kids or adults will love. Great for meal prep!
This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is a super easy meal that is naturally gluten free, vegan friendly and SO tasty! A healthy, fall dinner for busy weeknights!
This quick and easy, healthy Instant Pot chili, with a little Cajun flair, is sure to become a family favorite! It’s dairy/grain/gluten free and makes great leftovers! Perfect for meal prep!
This crispy air fried fish is SO easy to make and you will never believe it’s oil free! Serve it with a healthy Greek yogurt tartar sauce for dinner!
This slow cooker pulled pork has a little “island” flair and is easy to make. Great for a weeknight meal, and makes great leftovers!
This easy Crock Pot Pizza Quinoa tastes like the classic comfort food but is totally guilt, and gluten free! It’s a healthy, kid-friendly, weeknight meal that will please the whole family!
This kid-friendly easy baked spaghetti squash casserole tastes like a Hawaiian pizza but with only 250 calories and without all the carbs! It’s a healthy, gluten free dinner that the whole family will love!
You will never know this low carb paleo zucchini lasagna is gluten/grain/dairy free, low carb and whole30 compliant! You won’t even miss the cheese and pasta!
These Whole30 Sweet and Sour Paleo Meatballs are a healthy spin of a classic recipe that is gluten and sugar free! A crowd-pleasing weeknight meal!
These Low Carb Keto Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers with cauliflower have all the flavors of your favorite sandwich in a healthy, low carb, easy meal!
This Easy Low Carb Paleo Meatloaf is a family-friendly weeknight dinner that’s gluten/grain/dairy/sugar free and whole30 compliant! Only 210 calories and picky eater approved!
These Low Carb Keto Sloppy Joes are an easy, weeknight meal that even picky eaters will love! Naturally low in carbs, healthy and delicious!
This gluten free Healthy Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Recipe uses a secret ingredient to make it low carb and protein PACKED. These do NOT taste healthy!
This breaded Air Fryer Chicken Breast is SO crispy you won’t believe how healthy and easy it is! Great for busy weeknights, with a gluten free option!
This one-pot chicken Mexican rice casserole uses sweet potato for extra creaminess! It’s a healthy, gluten free, 8 ingredient dinner for busy weeknights that is only 330 calories!
This Slow Cooker Whole30 Paleo Korean Beef Stew is an easy gluten/sugar free weeknight dinner with addicting spicy-sweet flavor! Total healthy comfort food!
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