24 healthy copycat recipes that prove homemade can win
Craving your favorite restaurant dish but not the bill that comes with it? These healthy copycat recipes bring those familiar flavors home with a few smart tweaks. Same comfort, same satisfaction; just made in your own kitchen.
Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies
These 4-ingredient gluten-free, low-carb shortbread cookies are seriously irresistible and super easy to whip up. A buttery, crumbly copycat of Walkers Scottish Butter Biscuits, they melt in your mouth and pair perfectly with a cup of tea. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies
Copycat Pecan Pie Larabars
This is the only recipe you’ll need for a homemade pecan pie Larabar copycat. It’s a healthy, no-bake snack with zero refined sugar or artificial sweeteners, ready in no time. Get the recipe: Copycat Pecan Pie Larabars
Instant Pot Peanut Noodles
If peanut noodles are your go-to order, this healthier Instant Pot version is about to be on repeat. Boneless chicken thighs cook right in the sauce and dinner’s ready in around half an hour. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Peanut Noodles
20 Minute Copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites
These 20-minute copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites are the perfect quick breakfast. Packed with bacon and cheese, they’re a tasty grab-and-go option to make your mornings a breeze. Get the recipe: 20 Minute Copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites
Moxie’s Copycat Grilled Steak Salad with Feta
This salad is hearty, flavorful, and satisfying while still feeling light enough for dinner. Inspired by the popular Moxie’s version, it features tender grilled steak, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty Clamato dressing for a balanced and delicious meal. Get the recipe: Moxie’s Copycat Grilled Steak Salad with Feta
Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
This kale crunch salad takes Chick-Fil-A’s classic recipe up a notch with some extra tasty additions. It’s got all the familiar flavors, plus a few surprises that make it even better. Get the recipe: Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
Spicy Southwest Salad
This copycat Chick-Fil-A southwest salad brings the drive-thru vibes straight to your kitchen. With spicy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, crunchy tortilla strips, and a Tex-Mex dressing, it’s a full-on dinner in salad form. Get the recipe: Spicy Southwest Salad
Low-Carb KFC Chicken Copycat
Craving the Colonel’s famous fried chicken while sticking to your healthy goals? This low-carb copycat KFC chicken recipe, seasoned with 11 herbs and spices, delivers all the classic flavour in a lighter way. Get the recipe: Low Carb KFC Chicken Copycat
Cilantro Lime Rice
Love Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice? This simple copycat recipe delivers fresh, vibrant flavours that are perfect for adding to burrito bowls, tacos, or just as a side dish anytime. Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice
Copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
Whip up tender beef and steamed broccoli that tastes like your favorite takeout but way easier on your wallet. This copycat Panda Express situation is a weeknight win the whole fam will be obsessed with. Get the recipe: Copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
Sweetgreen Peach And Goat Cheese Salad
This Sweetgreen peach and goat cheese salad is an easy copycat recipe of one of their best salads. It’s made with peaches, goat cheese, greens, cucumber, mint, basil, and chopped almonds for a fresh and tasty dish. Get the recipe: Sweetgreen Peach And Goat Cheese Salad
Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
This Panera-inspired Mediterranean veggie sandwich brings all the flavor without the takeout price tag. Packed with hummus, roasted peppers, fresh veggies, and feta, it’s a vegetarian win that actually keeps you full. Get the recipe: Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Hibachi Steak
Hibachi steak is a restaurant favourite, but you don’t have to leave home to enjoy it. This easy copycat recipe tastes just like the one from Benihana, with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil seasoning the juicy steak, plus fried rice and sautéed veggies for a complete meal. Get the recipe: Hibachi Steak
Copycat Orange Chicken
This healthy orange chicken skips the deep frying and added sugar but still nails that sweet and savory flavor. It’s a quick, weeknight-friendly copycat of Panda Express that might actually be better than the original. Get the recipe: Copycat Orange Chicken
Panera 10 Vegetable Soup Recipe (Copycat)
Panera’s 10 vegetable soup is so easy to make at home. Launched in 2019, this garden vegetable soup is one of the lowest calorie options on their menu, and now you can enjoy this under-300-calorie vegan soup in your own kitchen. Get the recipe: Panera 10 Vegetable Soup Recipe (Copycat)
Copycat Firecracker Chicken
If Wagamama’s firecracker chicken is your go-to, this copycat version might just be your new favorite. Juicy chicken, fiery glaze, crunchy veggies, and fluffy rice come together for a seriously bold homemade upgrade. Get the recipe: Copycat Firecracker Chicken
Waldorf Salad
This Waldorf salad is a spin on the California Pizza Kitchen classic. It’s loaded with crisp greens, fruit, veggies, and just the right amount of flavor. Get the recipe: Waldorf Salad
Chipotle Chicken (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)
Better than Chipotle? Absolutely. This Chipotle chicken copycat recipe takes all the flavors you love from the original and turns them up a notch for the most flavorful, juicy chicken ever. Get the recipe: Chipotle Chicken (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)
Olive Garden Copycat Steak Alfredo
Indulgent, creamy, and loaded with tangy gorgonzola, this Olive Garden steak Alfredo copycat recipe brings the restaurant experience right to your kitchen. Fettuccine in rich Alfredo sauce, paired with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, makes this comfort food classic even better. Get the recipe: Olive Garden Copycat Steak Alfredo
Homemade Tater Tots
Make your own copycat grocery store tater tots with this easy recipe using a leftover baked potato. Crispy, golden, and full of that classic comfort food flavor from childhood. Get the recipe: Homemade Tater Tots
Egg Roll In a Bowl (with Coleslaw Mix)
This egg roll in a bowl hits all the takeout vibes with sweet soy sauce and spicy Sriracha mayo. Made with coleslaw mix and lean ground turkey, it’s a lighter dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Egg Roll In a Bowl (with Coleslaw Mix)
Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches (Starbucks Copycat)
Start your day right with these easy and tasty Starbucks copycat egg white breakfast sandwiches. Packed with protein, white cheddar, and turkey bacon, they’re a perfect choice for busy mornings. Get the recipe: Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches (Starbucks Copycat)
Panera Spicy Thai Salad
This Panera spicy Thai salad copycat is a healthier take on the fan favourite. Packed with fresh greens, edamame, bell peppers, cilantro, and a spicy peanut dressing, it’s loaded with flavour minus the extra calories. Get the recipe: Panera Spicy Thai Salad
In and Out Burger Lettuce Wraps
Enjoy all the classic diner burger flavors at home with these easy-to-make In and Out Burger Lettuce Wraps. Naturally gluten-free with dairy-free and Whole30 options, they’re a low-carb way to enjoy the fast food favorite no matter where you live. Get the recipe: In and Out Burger Lettuce Wraps