Try These Recipes That Taste Like Junk Food But Are Actually Healthy
We’ve covered tips on how to fight cravings, healthier food and snack alternatives to junk foods, cheat meals, and various diet plans for pro cheer fitness. This time, we’re going to share recipes that taste close to fast food but are actually low on sugar, calories, and unhealthy fats.
1. Two-Ingredient Pancakes
Chop a banana and crack two whole eggs into a bowl. Mash them into a frothy texture. Use extra virgin olive oil or pure coconut oil and heat it in a pan on medium heat for 10 minutes. Cook the recipe for 3 minutes. You can also add nutmeg or cinnamon for added flavor.
2. Black Bean Brownies
Mix 15-ounces of cooked and drained black beans, ½ cup cacao powder, 4 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, ¾ cup of raw honey, 2 teaspoons of stevia, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 3 eggs, ½ cup of Paleo flour, ¼ teaspoon of sea salt, and ¼ cup water in a blender.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Then pour the blended ingredients into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake it for 40 minutes and let it cool for 10–15 minutes.
3. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Then line 2 of your baking sheets with parchment paper. Coat the baking sheet and paper with cooking spray first. Put some ¼ cornstarch in a shallow dish. Put 4 large and lightly beaten egg whites in a separate shallow dish.
Stir a cup of panko, ¾ oz. of finely grated parmesan cheese, and oregano in a third shallow dish together. Chop 12oz. of spiralized zucchini noodles in a coarse way into 5- or 6-inch-long pieces. Dip the noodles in a ¼ cup of cornstarch and shake off any excess.
Dip the noodles in the egg whites and shake off the excess. Dip the noodles in the panko mixture and shake off the excess. Then arrange the noodles in well-apart spaces using a single layer on the baking sheets you previously prepared.
Coat the dipped noodles with cooking spray. Bake the noodles until they’re golden and crispy for at least 10 to 12 minutes. Then remove the bake from the oven and sprinkle with a ¼ teaspoon of salt. Mix a ¼ cup of light ranch dressing and a ¼ cup lower-sodium marinara sauce in a shallow bowl. Then serve it along with the fries.
4. Pineapple Nice Cream
Process a 16-ounce package of frozen pineapple chunks, 1 cup frozen mango chunks or 1 large peeled, seeded, and chopped mango, and lemon or 1 tbsp. of lime juice in a food processor until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
It’s best to add 1/4 cup water if you’re using frozen mango. To eat with the best texture, serve immediately. You can also choose to put the final product in a popsicle mold and freeze it in the fridge for an hour.
5. Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip
Use a blender or food processor to a can of chickpeas, ¼ bowl of powdered peanut butter (mix with water first), 1 tsp. of honey, and 1 ½ tsp. of vanilla extract. Spoon out the dough into a plate and top it with dark chocolate chips.
You can eat the final product off the plate, put it into the fridge first, or serve it with apple slices.
6. Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into even strips. Soak the strips into a bowl of water for 45 minutes. Strain out the water after and pat the strips dry using a fabric towel or a paper towel. Put the dried strips in a Ziplock bag.
Add 3 tbsps. of corn starch, lock it, leave a little air, and shake the bag until the strips are all coated. You can choose to add your coated fries with garlic powder and coconut oil. Coat a baking sheet with aluminum foil and cooking spray.
Put the fries in the pan with a centimeter space apart. Preheat the oven to 425°F and cook the fries for 30 minutes. Remove the fries from the oven, let them cool for an added crisp, and sprinkle iodized salt. Serve and enjoy!
7. Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad
Put 2 tbsps. Of all-purpose flour into a shallow dish. Lightly beat 1 large egg in another shallow dish. Mix ½ a cup of whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp. everything bagel seasoning in a third shallow dish. Dip a pound of chicken tender into the flour.
Then dip the chicken tenders into the egg in a shallow dish before dipping them in the breadcrumbs. Heat ¼ cup of grapeseed or canola oil in a large skillet with medium-high heat. Then add the chicken for cooking. Wait until the tenders are golden brown and turn them once.
Whisk 2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp. of white wine vinegar, 1 tsp. of Dijon mustard, 1 tsp. of honey, and ⅛ tsp. of ground pepper in a large bowl. Add 5oz. of mixed baby greens into the bowl and toss to coat. Serve the greens topped with the cooked tender chicken.
Nothing beats the feeling of being able to eat meals that taste like fast food or diner food without guilt. Have you found your favorite on this list? Write down the ingredients and make sure you buy them on your next trip to the grocery store. Bookmark this blog as well so you’ll never forget the recipe!
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