Eating a big juicy burger for cheat day can be just the meal you need to kick off a healthy week with your burger craving met. But what happens during the week when you are having that same burger craving but you can’t eat the burger you ate for cheat day? Instead of breaking down, stay strong! We have some healthy burgers that will taste SO delicious and satisfy any craving you have for junk food. From chickpeas to chicken, these burgers will test your creativity in the kitchen and make your family love you even more than they thought was possible. Let’s get started!
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Pick up some wholesome burger buns that are filled with tons of whole grains and top off this chickpea burger with your favorite produce, such as avocado, sprouts and a little kale. It will taste so good and will fill that hungry stomach of yours.
https://www.asaucykitchen.com/sundried-tomato-chickpea-burgers/ Photos By: A Saucy Kitchen
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Black bean burgers are so yummy and when you eat it without the bun, you can get super creative with your toppings. Make it really fun and colorful so you don’t miss that fluffy bun!
https://yurielkaim.com/black-bean-quinoa-burger-recipe/ Photos By: Yuri Elkaim
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Make this scrumptious vegan burger for all your dinner guests to accommodate all eating restrictions and satisfy all those burger cravings! Add some crispy onions to top it off and you won’t be disappointed.
http://www.hotforfoodblog.com/recipes/2014/7/28/the-best-damn-vegan-burger Photos By: Hot For Food Blog
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GREEK FOOD! So good. Anyway, create your very own slice of Greece at home with some home made Tzatziki sauce and fresh chicken burgers. Serve with a greek salad.
http://www.foodiecrush.com/greek-turkey-burgers-tzatziki-sauce/ Photos By: Foodie Crush
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Looking for a more creative dish to serve with a fun twist? This burger is made with Quinoa! No need to serve with a bun because your carbs are built right into the burger.
http://www.occasionallyeggs.com/2016/08/quinoa-swiss-chard-patties-avocado.html Photos By: Occasionally Eggs
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A vegetarian version of Greek food! This burger is hearty and will fill you up quickly with lots of vitamins and minerals from your favorite fruit and veggie toppings!
http://www.catchingseeds.com/mediterranean-chickpea-burgers/ Photos By: Catching Seeds
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Sweet potato is delicious in every context, and this burger is no exception. It is sweet and savoury all at the same time. Copy this burger exactly by slicing paper thin slices of cucumber to add some refreshing flavor on top!
http://joyfoodsunshine.com/baked-sweet-potato-black-bean-veggie-burgers/ Photos By: Joy Food Sunshine
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Sometimes diets and cleanses can get in the way of enjoying the foods you love most. If that is your current situation, make this burger! It’s part of the 21 day fix so you won’t have to break your health habits to enjoy this memorable meal.
http://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/2017/03/21-day-fix-turkey-burgers-goat-cheese-citrus-maple-dijon/ Photos By: Confessions of a Fit Foodie
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Get a bite of Cali in this fresh and ever so flavorful burger! It’s packed with everything we love, including a little Guac. What more could you ask for?
http://www.catchingseeds.com/california-burger/#_a5y_p=5357880 Photos By: Catching Seeds
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How amazing does this burger look? It looks so bad for you, but it really isn’t. If your diet is making your crazy, whip this up before you snap!
http://www.closetcooking.com/2014/07/spinach-and-feta-chicken-burgers-aka.html Photos By: Closet Cooking
Lindsay loves cooking fun and creative meals for friends and family. At home, you can find her trying out a new recipe found on Pinterest while trying to balance her husband's sweet tooth with her healthy eating habits. If she's not in the kitchen, you'll find Lindsay photographing people she loves and going out with friends to try the newest restaurant in her small town.