Food & Drink

Craving Fast Food? Try These 15 Homemade Options Instead

written by ASHLEY SELLEKE
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Source: Half Baked Harvest
Source: Half Baked Harvest

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

Source: FoodieCrush

 

9. Healthier In-N-Out Burger

Source: 40 Aprons

 

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

Source: Averie Cooks

 

nourish your body and satisfy the craving