It’s nice to stay in bed longer and snuggle under the covers when the temperature starts dropping. But you know what else is a fun winter activity? Eating winter comfort food! Get ready to dig in because we’ve got 20 healthy comfort food recipes that are perfect for wintertime!
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Recipe #1 – Keto Egg Drop Soup
- No. of servings – 2
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 10 mins
- Total time: 20 mins
Egg drop soup is probably the ultimate winter comfort food. It’s easy to make and it can warm you up pretty quickly. To add a bit of spice, you can also throw in some homemade garlic-chili paste into the soup (we show you how to do this in the recipe).
Recipe #2 – Keto Shrimp Chowder
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 15 mins
- Total time: 20 mins
In less than half an hour, you can have a spoonful of warm chowder in your mouth. The recipe only serves 4, so feel free to make a huge batch. It’s great for sharing with your loved ones on cozy cold weekends.
Recipe #3 – Keto Mushroom Soup
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 25 mins
- Total time: 35 mins
If you’re craving some winter comfort food, look no further than mushroom soup. Think of it as a warm, buttery hug in a bowl. Many mushroom varieties go well with this recipe, such as white or brown mushrooms, portobello, oyster, shiitake, enoki, shimeji, and porcini mushrooms.
Recipe #4 – Keto Chili in a Mug
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 25 mins
- Total time: 35 mins
A mug of steaming chili on a cold winter morning? Yes, please! This recipe uses minced beef instead of beans, which may sound a bit strange, but if you’re counting those carbs, beef is a pretty tasty alternative! Garnish your chili with a couple of avocado slices for some healthy fats, too.
Recipe #5 – Collagen-rich Bone Broth
Sipping on warm bone broth is perfect on an overcast, chilly day. If you’ve got leftover animal bones, simply put them in a huge pot with your favorite veggies, herbs, spices, vinegar, and water. Let the whole concoction simmer for at least one day (if using a stovetop or slow cooker) or about 2-3 hours on an instant pot. In addition to collagen, bone broth is also an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and protein.
Here’s an infographic for this simple but very nutritious recipe:
Recipe #6 – Keto Pigs in a Blanket
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 25 mins
- Total time: 35 mins
If you love pigs in a blanket, you’ll love this low-carb and keto-friendly version! It’s so quick and easy to make – you only need 3 ingredients (4 if you add a garnish). It’s perfect for dipping in a Camembert fondue while playing board games with your family!
Recipe #7 – Crustless Spinach Bacon Quiche
- No. of servings – 6
- Prep time: 15 mins
- Cook time: 45 mins
- Total time: 60 mins
Quiches are best served hot and shared with your favorite people. It’s one of those classic healthy comfort meals for cozy winter days. You can play around with the ingredients, but spinach and bacon are must-haves for this dish!
Recipe #8 – Smoked Salmon Frittata
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 20 mins
- Total time: 25 mins
The texture and custard-like consistency of a frittata make it a popular winter comfort food. It’s an all-in-one meal, so it’s perfect for feeding the fam at breakfast while watching the snow fall gently outside.
Recipe #9 – Chia Seed Pudding
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 20 mins
- Total time: 25 mins
The chilly weather makes it so tempting to stay longer in bed. Fortunately, a chia seed pudding breakfast is relatively simple to make. You can mix all the ingredients in the evening, let it congeal overnight in the fridge, and then have it for breakfast. Easy peasy!
Recipe #10 – Chocolate Chia Pudding with Toasted Nuts
- No. of servings – 2
- Prep time: 17 mins
- Cook time: 3 mins
- Total time: 20 mins
This one takes a bit longer to prepare than the regular chia seed pudding (recipe #9), but it is so worth the effort. Plus, chocolate is always the perfect comfort food, no matter what time of year it is!
Recipe #11 – Coconut Porridge
- No. of servings – 2
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 7 mins
- Total time: 12 mins
The thickness and creaminess of this porridge make it ideal to consume on a frosty winter morning. Regular porridge recipes use high-carb ingredients, but since we’re trying to avoid those fattening carbs, coconut cream is the perfect alternative.
Recipe #12 – Roasted Snapper
- No. of servings – 2
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 30 mins
- Total time: 40 mins
This recipe will bring you to the other side of the world. We use sweet and spicy Korean gochujang paste to flavor up the fish. This dish is delicious and nutritious, so it might be best to buy several fillets of snapper fish because everyone may want to come back for seconds and thirds!
Recipe #13 – Sriracha Buffalo Wings
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 70 mins
- Total time: 75 mins
Crispy chicken wings is comfort food for many. But this recipe’s creative use of sriracha will bring the flavor and spice up a notch! Go on and give this a try – it might just become a new family favorite!
Recipe #14 – Spicy Chicken Alfredo
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 20 mins
- Total time: 30 mins
This spicy chicken alfredo is great for lunch or dinner. The rich creaminess, buttery texture, and spicy chili flakes make this healthy winter comfort food a winner! This recipe is also naturally low in carbs and high in fat, so it’s perfect for people on the keto diet!
Recipe #15 – Chicken with Spinach Artichoke Dip
- No. of servings – 4
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 10 mins
- Total time: 20 mins
This is one of the healthiest snacks you can munch on while snowed in at home. Get your fork ready to grab some chicken fillets and dunk them into the super creamy spinach artichoke dip.
Recipe #16 – Chicken Curry
- No. of servings – 2
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 25 mins
- Total time: 30 mins
This list of healthy winter comfort food recipes won’t be complete without chicken curry. It’s a dish well-loved all over the world. But the warmth and spiciness of curry make it taste even better when eaten in winter!
Recipe #17 – Minced Meat Pie
- No. of servings – 6
- Prep time: 40 mins
- Cook time: 30 mins
- Total time: 70 mins
Here’s a winter comfort food recipe from the other side of the pond. It’s savory, cheesy, and meaty. Prep time is not so simple, so feel free to ask family members to help out. It’s always a great bonding experience when the whole fam shows up to cook together.
Recipe #18 – Cloud Bread Sandwich
- No. of servings – 2
- Prep time: 25 mins
- Cook time: 20 mins
- Total time: 45 mins
This high-protein, fluffy bread is extremely versatile. You can eat it on its own, or you can add some bacon, lettuce, and tomato for a homemade BLT sandwich! Eating a sandwich while sipping on some chai tea latte (see recipe #19) is perfect for cozy winter afternoons.
Recipe #19 – Chai Latte
- No. of servings – 1
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 5 mins
- Total time: 15 mins
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut cream make this chai latte extra special on a cold winter day! We use antioxidant-rich black tea in this recipe which may also provide positive health benefits. Some people even say this chai latte tastes better than the Starbucks version!
Recipe #20 – Pumpkin Spice Latte
- No. of servings – 2
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 10 mins
- Total time: 15 mins
Got some pumpkins lying around? Get ready to puree and use them in this keto-friendly latte. It’s the perfect winter drink that will not only warm up your belly but keep your mind alert as well!
Final words
Winter is a magical season – it’s when the year ends and when the new year begins. It’s the perfect time to reflect and reconnect with family and friends. Hopefully, these winter comfort food recipes can help spark conversations and create new memories during the winter holidays!
