What “healthy” versions of of traditional foods actually taste pretty good?

Not exactly “healthy” but Fairlife ice cream is really good, especially the Fudge Brownie. Have to let it sit for a bit to soften up. Something like 500 calories for the pint.

I make a "skinny" BBQ shrimp that is in no way, shape, or form traditional or even 100% from scratch.. but it is delicious. I serve it over a small serving of grits or pan fried (without oil) polenta rounds. Just buy the tube of polenta in the store and slice it and toast in a nonstick skillet.

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Healthy Barbecue Shrimp

Ingredients

1/4cup olive oil
1/4cup fat-free Italian or creamy onion dressing
1tbsp garlic, minced
1tsp onion powder
1/4tsp cayenne
1/4cup Worcestershire sauce
1tbsp paprika
2tsp oregano leaves, dried
2tsp thyme leaves, dried
salt and pepper to taste
2lb large shrimp, not peeled
1/3cup light beer, clam juice or broth
1/2cup clam juice or fat-free chicken broth

Instructions

In large nonstick skillet, combine oil, Italian dressing, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper over medium heat until sauce begins to boil.

Add shrimp, cook 5 minutes. Add beer and broth, cook another 5–7 minutes or until shrimp are done.

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I don't do beer or clam juice. Just all chicken broth. I also just use Tony's vs. separating out seasonings. Easy, delicious.

I actually like cauliflower rice

Xtreme Wellness or one of the other low calorie tortillas come in handy when you want food that might normally be higher in calories/carbs.



^ That whole plate was 460 cals

I make oven cheese fries with roasted diced red potatoes. Potatoes are a lot lower in calories and more nutritious than most people realize. Cover with cheese and hot sauce and peppers, under the broiler until bubbly, serve with Bolthouse 40cal ranch.



I buy Aunt Millie's 30cal/1 carb bread from Sprouts. I find it is the best of all diet breads. Super fluffy when untoasted. Sky is the limit on paninis. This is turkey pastrami with triple cream brie and strawberry fig preserves. 300 cal.



Sometimes it just hits the spot when you want a simple sandwich and don't want to waste 200+ calories on the bread. With this pasta salad loaded with veggies, the entire meal is 332 cal.



Low cal bread also makes meat sauce of spaghetti squash feel less of a "diet" meal. Sorry for the photo quality - this is years old.



Low cal bread can also be used for croutons, breadcrumbs, etc.




Burgers properly sized ~4oz on 100 cal Thomas English muffins makes burgers super reasonable.



Hebrew National 97% fat free hot dogs are perfectly normal tasting and only 45cal per. I like Hormel chili because I'm a monster, so I buy the no beans or they even have a turkey version.

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Healthy is such a vague notion depending on your lifestyle and macro goals.

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which is probably why the OP included "" around healthy

For sure in terms of "won't miss the original healthy", the low carb tortillas that you can buy at any grocery store are great. There is barely any difference taste/texture wise. Plus you get a shite ton of fiber.

We make muffins for my kids snacks that are made with lentils, hemp seed, oats, bananas, almond flour, and avocado oil and they are quite good

My kids love them and have no idea they are "healthy"

Confession: Chick-fil-A’s kale side dish is pretty good.

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I find Turkey sausage to be just as satisfying for breakfast as regular sausage.

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Completely agree. We always have the Applegate turkey sausages in the freezer.

Call me crazy, but I love the Trader Joe's frozen turkey burgers too. Easy and quick to make for lunch/dinner. I'm not saying it's as good as a quality beef burger, but it's pretty damn good.

I also can’t tell the difference between a 0% fat Skyr and a full fat one.