16 Healthier Comfort Food Recipes That Don't Sacrifice Taste

This creamy mac 'n' cheese sneaks four cups of butternut squash into it and still tastes amazing. Get the recipe here.

This better-for-you take on the game day favorite is made with sweet potatoes and Greek yogurt to lighten them up. Get the recipe here.

This healthier chicken pot pie swaps out heavy cream for almond milk and is loaded with fresh veggies. Get the recipe here.

One way to lighten up meatloaf is by using lean ground turkey instead of beef. Turkey can dry out a bit in the oven, so this recipe adds two cups of shredded zucchini to make sure it stays nice and moist. Get the recipe here.

If you don't own a Spiralizer, simply cut your zucchini into thin strips, then into long matchsticks. Once cooked, they will soften up and look just like noodles. Get the recipe here.

This recipe is hearty (yet lighter than typical chili) and loaded with fresh veggies. If meat isn't your thing, just omit the beef — the lentils give it enough protein to make it filling all on its own. Get the recipe here.

Everything you love about lasagna without the added carbs from the noodles. Get the recipe here.

You've probably heard of cauliflower pizza, but have you heard of cauliflower grilled cheese? This recipe uses that same technique to ditch the bread and trick your tastebuds. It's lower in carbs and can easily be jazzed up with fresh veggies like spinach or tomato. Get the recipe here.

Everybody knows that the best thing about nachos are the toppings, so why not swap out the chips for something more substantial like roasted sweet potatoes? Get the recipe here.

These crispy cauliflower bites are so meaty that you won't even miss the chicken. Get the recipe here.

Although this recipe has bacon (which is a MUST for chowder, IMO) it uses almond milk instead of heavy cream to make it lighter and cut some of the fat. Get the recipe here.

Don't have a food processor? Just chop up the cauliflower super fine with a knife and it'll work just as well. Get the recipe here.