5 Healthy Versions Of Comfort Foods

1. Instead of spaghetti and meatballs...

Try spaghetti squash noodles and bean balls. By replacing processed white pasta with a vegetable and taking a break from red meat by eating protein-and-fiber-rich bean and flax balls, you can turn this classic dish into a healthy one. Get the recipe here.

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Photo courtesy of ohsheglows.com

2. Instead of creamy mashed potatoes...

Try cauliflower mashed "potatoes." Mash up cauliflower with some cheese to fill you right up. Get the recipe here.

Cauliflower vs. Potatoes

Photo by Christine Chang

3. Instead of ice cream...

Try one ingredient banana "ice cream." Seriously, this works. All you need is a frozen banana, but feel free to add ingredients like peanut butter or chocolate chips. Get the recipe here.

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Photo courtesy of thekitchn.com

4. Instead of traditional pancakes...

Try Greek yogurt blueberry pancakes. A healthy twist on a breakfast favorite, perfect for every Sunday morning to come. Get the recipe here.

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Photo courtesy of notyouraveragecollegefood.com/

5. Instead of delivery pizza...

Try whole wheat pita pocket pizzas. A healthier crust option and oh-so-easy to make, this pizza is a great lunch option or late night craving-buster. Get the recipe here.

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Photo courtesy of womenshealthmag.com

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