Up until two years ago, one of my strongest personality traits was that I was a certified McDonald’s groupie. I brandished the app on my phone’s home screen, visited lovingly three to four times a week, and preferred it over just about any sound, adult meal. At the risk of sounding too dramatic, I was a bit of an addict (artificial flavors and loads of sugar/fat/sodium will do that to you). So when I wanted to trick myself into being a bit healthier, I started by making copycat recipes of my favorite fast food meals with healthier ingredients in the comfort of my own home.
When I cook at home, I save money, make better ingredient choices, and know exactly what is going into the food that I’m eating. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good Crunchwrap Supreme every now and again. But I now carry a certain pride that only comes with making a meal that I know is better for my well-being. If you’re craving fast food, skip DoorDash. Here are 15 guilt-free copycat recipes that taste just as good:
1. Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
2. Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets
3. Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
4. Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
5. Domino’s-Style Garlic Breadsticks
6. McDonald’s Egg McMuffin
7. Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
8. Taco Bell Beef Tacos
9. Healthier In-N-Out Burger
10. P.F. Chang’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
11. TGI Fridays Jack Daniels Burger
12. Panera Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich
13. Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos
14. Panda Express Orange Chicken
15. California Pizza Kitchen Barbecue Chicken Pizza
nourish your body and satisfy the craving