Comfort foods and weight loss usually don’t go together in the same sentence, do they? Typically when someone hears the term “comfort foods” they think of all of the foods that are deemed “bad” by most of society—mac and cheese, meatloaf, pasta dishes, cheesy sandwiches, even warm chocolate cake. And yet, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are multiple healthy ways you can cook all of the comfort foods you love without compromising any of the flavors you love…and still lose weight.
The trick is to use wholesome ingredients and include the main elements of a filling, healthy meal. If your meal has fiber-rich carbs, lean protein, healthy fats, you’ll feel full the rest of the day—which prevents overeating and weight gain down the line.
So yes, you can eat comfort foods—just make sure to make your entire meal wholesome and filling! From breakfast to dessert, here are some of our favorite comfort foods to make that keep it healthy while still staying cozy and delicious for the fall season. Then, be sure to check out our list of the 100 Easiest Recipes You Can Make.
Breakfast
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Oatmeal Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples
These warm oatmeal apple pancakes are the perfect weekend breakfast on a chilly fall morning!
Get our recipe for Oatmeal Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples.
