Healthy Comfort Foods - Your Choice Nutrition

Healthy Comfort Foods: Indulge in your favorite comfort foods in a healthier way with these delicious and nutritious recipes.

With winter comes cozying up inside with the fireplace crackling, hot cider on the stove and some comfort food on the table! Winter = comfort food…at least to me. Break-ups also = comfort foods, but I’m not going to get into that here.

Comfort food does exactly what the name says…it comforts you! But that’s not the only thing that comfort food is famous for. Most often, these favorite dishes of ours come with a hefty dose of high calories, fat and/or sugar, too. I know, that’s depressing – which might lead you to wanting some comfort food.

Well, I have good news for all you comfort food lovers. I have rounded up 30+ of the best comfort foods made healthy by registered dietitians! Yes, you can indulge on your favorite feel-good foods without compromising nutrition. Check out the list below to find your favorite healthier comfort food!

Appetizers and Side Dishes

Secret Ingredient Healthy Queso via Kansas City Dietitian

Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs via Your Choice Nutrition

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes via Your Choice Nutrition

Curried Kale Chips via The Grateful Grazer

Blue Cheese Chive Dip via Live Best

7 Layer Hummus Dip via Your Choice Nutrition

Soups and Stews

Grandma’s Cheesy Potato Soup via Your Choice Nutrition

Smoked Firehouse Chili via Simple Swaps

Beef and Mushroom Stew via Better is the New Perfect

Pressure Cooker Minestrone Soup via Your Choice Nutrition

Spicy Three Bean Veggie Chili via The Grateful Grazer

Chipotle & Chocolate Chicken and Root Vegetable Chili via Katie Cavuto, RD

Entrees

Turkey Bacon Breakfast Quiche with Hash Brown Crust via Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN

Garlic Chicken and Spinach Spaghetti Squash via Your Choice Nutrition

Greek Zucchini Pie via Jessica Levinson

Meatball Stroganoff via Chocolate Slopes

Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf via Your Choice Nutrition

Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus and Zucchini via Real Living Nutrition Services

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Tuna Casserole via Simple Swaps

Vegetarian Pumpkin and Kale Pasta Bake via MJ and Hungryman

Cauliflower Carbonara via Hungry Hobby

Butternut Squash and Kale Slow Cooker Lasagna via The Foodie Dietitian

Eggplant and Beef Lasagna (Gluten Free) via Prep Dish

Hide Your Veggies “Meat” Sauce via Nutrition A La Natalie

Broccoli Bacon Mac and Cheese via The Nutritionist Reviews

Creamy Carrot Mac and Cheese via Mom’s Kitchen Handbook

Baked Mac n’ Cheese via Abbey’s Kitchen

Lightened Up Macaroni and Cheese via Jessica Levinson

Chicken Parmesan via Mom’s Kitchen Handbook

Tofu Tikka Masala via Food, Pleasure and Health

Desserts

Individual Apple and Pumpkin Crisps via Abbey’s Kitchen

Cinnamon Roasted Apples via Amy Gorin, MS, RDN

Orange Cranberry Tart via Live Best

DIY Chocolate Nut Butter via Katie Cavuto, RD

Death by Chocolate Cake via Simple Swaps

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze via Mom’s Kitchen Handbook

Whole Grain Caramelized Banana Bread via Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN

Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Black Bean Brownies via Katie Cavuto

Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Tart via Your Choice Nutrition

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I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of four with a passion of helping families build confidence in the kitchen. I share family friendly recipes and helpful tips to help you navigate mealtime one bite at a time.

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