Autumn is the time of year when our taste buds crave sweets. But with the cold weather, the desire to skip the lines – and the drive – just for a loaf of Starbucks pumpkin bread or warm Cinnabon cinnamon rolls creeps in. With a little planning, you can save yourself a trip in brisk, cool weather with these imitation recipes for your favorite baked goods and make yourself comfortable at home. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast or a really decadent dessert, we’ve got all of your favorites from Starbucks, McDonald’s, Texas Roadhouse, and more – just a little bit healthier. And if you’re looking for something hearty, check out 45+ best healthy copycat restaurant recipes to try tonight.
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A cult favorite and true to its name, the Cheesecake Factory offers some of the best cheesecakes around. However, you can get the same great taste with literally half the calories (and cake). Our recipe produces thinner slices with fewer calories and the same great taste.
Get our recipe for Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake.
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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
At just 320 calories, our version of Chili’s Molten Cake is still exploding with taste. Pamper your chocolate senses with our recipe and let the sweet lava flow.
Get our recipe for Copycat Chili’s Molten Cake.
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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Zaxby’s is known for its delicious chicken, and their brownies are literally the icing on the cake. Unfortunately, Zaxby’s is mainly populated in the south. Don’t worry, you can still prepare and taste the warm, sticky goodness of a Zaxby’s brownie from the comfort of your home with our recipe.
Get our recipe for healthier copycat Zaxby’s brownies.
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
The variety of biscuits from Subway can certainly be delicious, especially the classic chocolate chip cookie. But good news – you can skip the checkout and resist the temptation by making your own Subway chocolate chip cookies at home. Our recipe delivers the same warm, sweet biscuit with less butter and fat.
Get our recipe for Copycat Subway Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Courtesy The Novice Chef
Every pumpkin spice latte needs a perfect pumpkin companion, and Starbucks pumpkin bread is a must have. Bring the taste of autumn into your taste buds and the scent of autumn into your home with pumpkin bread. Not only does this baked good warm the soul, but pumpkin is also known to be low in calories, which makes it perfect for weight loss and contains the beneficial vitamins C&E.
Get the recipe from The Novice Chef.
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Courtesy The Cookin ‘Chicks
Nothing beats a visit to Costco. Their bakery department creates a delicious flavor that will make you want to come back for more (although maybe that’s their plan). Skip the long lines and wait for samples by baking your own Costco chocolate chip muffin at home. Swap out milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate, a powerful source of antioxidants and lowers blood pressure.
Get the recipe from The Cookin ‘Chicks.
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Courtesy Golden The Kitchen
Baked by Melissa is a pastry staple – if anyone knows how to bake a cupcake, it’s Melissa. Not everyone is a home cook, but you can channel your inner Melissa as you recreate their famous oatmeal cupcakes. The combination of oatmeal and almond milk makes this a perfect treat for vegan bakers.
Get the recipe from Golden The Kitchen.
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Courtesy Amy’s Healthy Baking
For those days when you want to treat yourself to something light & sweet, try this Starbucks Vanilla Scones recipe. With just 62 calories, your taste buds and body will thank you for it.
Get the recipe from Amys Healthy Baking.
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Courtesy Hungry Girl
McDonald’s is known for its addicting food. Their apple pies are a fan favorite, a perfect warm treat for those cold and brisk mornings. While McDonald’s has changed its apple pie recipe to be healthier, you can skip the trip (and the extra calories) by making your own at home.
Get the recipe from Hungry Girl.
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Courtesy Boston Girl Bakes
The holidays aren’t quite right without cinnamon rolls. Bring the sweet smell of the Cinnabon stores into your home with this recipe. Whole grain bread and topped with maple glaze, these rolls are full of flavor with half the calories.
Get the recipe from Boston Girl Bakes.
Courtesy Liz Moody
Cranberries are essential for the Christmas season. While cranberries are known for their bitter taste, this sweet treat from Starbucks gives the fruit a whole new facelift. This copycat recipe gives you all the cranberry bliss, but better. This recipe is gluten free and almond butter which helps with blood sugar control.
Get the recipe from Liz Moody.
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Courtesy Brooklyn Active Mama
You too can experience a Carrie Bradshaw moment. Experience the hit show’s inspired cupcake! This recipe makes for a light and fluffy cupcake with egg white and unsalted butter that pulls off fat.
Get the recipe from Brooklyn Active Mama.
Courtesy Crazy For Crust
We all know the Muffin Man, but unfortunately he doesn’t bake for all of us. Make your kitchen nice and cozy with a nostalgic Starbucks treat. Using fresh blueberries helps with high fiber and low calorie intake.
Get the recipe from Crazy For Crust.
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Courtesy of Avatar Nutrition
These roles are easily a household favorite. Create your own healthy mini version at home! The use of substitutes like honey, light butter, and even protein powder (optional) make these buns a perfect starter or light snack.
Get the recipe from Avatar Nutrition.
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Courtesy Sea of Blush
You don’t have to go down under to try the fan-favorite bread from the outback. This copycat bread is a whole-grain honey version. It even contains dark cocoa powder for the perfect touch of sweetness without being overloaded with carbohydrates and calories.
Get the recipe from Gather for Bread.
Courtesy of Gather for Bread
If you’re on social media, Kylie Jenner has likely come across your screen one or more times. The beauty mogul sent the internet crazy when it shared the olive oil cakes she received. Try the recipe TikTokers rave about while enjoying heart disease protection, a great benefit of olive oil.
Get the recipe from Sea of Blush.
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Courtesy Alyona’s Cooking
Subway has long been proud of its “eat fresh” diet. The satisfaction of building a sandwich from scratch can be hard to come by, but when you can build it on your own homemade Italian herb and cheese bread it gets a lot easier. This bread is packed full of flavor and the use of garden herbs helps make it taste like home.
Get the recipe for Alyona’s cooking.
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