Cheat-Free Copycats: 10 Lightened-Up Copycat Recipes
By Jeanette Morelan on February 18, 2016When you’re trying to watch what you eat, dining out can be a daunting. Who can resist, right? Fortunately, some clever bloggers have devised recipes that taste just as good as the restaurant originals—sans guilt.
PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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These low-carb lettuce wraps take under 20 minutes to make and are utterly ah-ma-zing as appetizers for a group or a light weeknight supper.
Damn Delicious
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This chicken is baked, not fried—saving you lots of calories while still sinking your teeth into crispy, juicy goodness.
The Recipe Rebel
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Substituting Greek yogurt in the spicy cream sauce is the key to lightening-up this seafood favorite.
The Cookie Rookie
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Crispy and flavorful, this guilt-free bloomin' onion is just begging to be shared with friends.
Gimme Some Oven
Better Than Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
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So good, you won't even miss the bread bowl.
Averie Cooks
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That daily Starbucks run can be hard on your wallet—and your waistline. This frapp has only 50 calories a serving, so sip away!
Averie Cooks
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Five all-natural ingredients are all that separates you from chocolaty, nutty heaven.
My Whole Food Life
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If you dream of burgers every time you pass those golden arches, this recipe's for you. It's got all the fixins of a Big Mac, with none of the guilt.
Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice
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This southern favorite boasts all of the flavor you'd expect, but slides in at only 300 calories.
Skinny Mom
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Hang on...did someone say GIRL SCOUT COOKIES?!
Chocolate Covered Katie