Craving Fast Food? Try These 15 Homemade Options Instead

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.

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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

Source: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

2. Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets

Source: Gimme Delicious

3. Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich

Source: Tastes Better From Scratch

4. Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

Source: Half Baked Harvest

5. Domino’s-Style Garlic Breadsticks

Source: My Food Story

6. McDonald’s Egg McMuffin

Source: Family Food on the Table

7. Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Source: Gimme Delicious

8. Taco Bell Beef Tacos

Source: FoodieCrush

9. Healthier In-N-Out Burger

Source: 40 Aprons

10. P.F. Chang’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated

11. TGI Fridays Jack Daniels Burger

Source: Host The Toast

12. Panera Turkey Bacon Bravo Sandwich

Source: Show Me The Yummy

13. Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos

Source: Half-Baked Harvest

14. Panda Express Orange Chicken

Source: Dinner at the Zoo

15. California Pizza Kitchen Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Source: Averie Cooks