Are you still eating old-school sandwiches on basic bread? There are so many better-for-you options, with fewer calories, more nutrition, and more fun! Check these out...
Most Versatile: Flatout Exclusive Hungry Girl Foldit Flatbreads
1 flatbread: 90 - 100 calories, 1 - 2.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 290 - 360mg sodium, 15 - 20g carbs, 3 - 7g fiber, <1 - 1g sugars, 6 - 7g protein --
SmartPoints®
value 2 - 3*
These are
some seriously special flatbreads. We like 'em so much, we put our name on them! Their figure-eight shape makes them perfect for fast foldable sandwiches, but that's not all they can do. Turn 'em into
tacos and pizza! So cool...
For a Classic Fix: Whole-Grain Bread with 60 - 80 Calories per Slice
1 slice: 70 calories, 1g total fat (0g sat. fat), 106mg sodium, 13.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein --
SmartPoints®
value 2*
Let's face it: Sometimes there's just no substitute for sliced bread. No worries! Simply stick with skinny slices made with fiber-rich whole grains; we love
Dave's Killer Bread Thin-Sliced. Sprouted grain breads like
the Ezekiel line by Food For Life are also a good choice. (These taste best when toasted!) For even lower calorie counts, reach for light bread like
Sara Lee Delightful.
Best in Buns: 100-Calorie Flat Sandwich Buns
1 bun: 100 calories, 1g total fat (0g sat. fat), 190mg sodium, 21.5g carbs, 5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 4.5g protein --
SmartPoints®
value 3*
Your average burger-style bun has around 200 calories, but these have just 100! Check out Sandwich Thins by
Arnold/
Brownberry/
Oroweat and
Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats. Transport your favorite sandwich fillings without overdoing it in the carb department. These work for just about any kind of sandwich: hot, cold, veggie, burger, anything.
Click for tons of recipes we've made with 'em over the years!
Biggest Calorie Bargain: Lettuce Buns & Wraps
4 large (or 2 extra-large) lettuce leaves: 13 calories, <0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 8mg sodium, 2.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 1g protein --
SmartPoints®
value 0*
Lettuce-wrapped burgers and sandwiches have become more popular in recent years. We love that lettuce buns are served on request at many restaurants these days, and it's super easy to DIY with HG-style ingredients at home. Give
these two recipes a try, and
here's one you can have for breakfast! If lettuce is too flimsy for you, give cabbage leaves a try; just lightly cook them until tender. (
Click for slow-cooker tips!)
Perfect Pockets: Whole-Wheat Pita Bread
1 pita: 130 calories, 1g total fat (0g sat. fat), 323mg sodium, 28.5g carbs, 6g fiber, 1g sugars, 7g protein --
SmartPoints®
value 3*
Get your pita pocket on! Look for picks with around 130 calories for the WHOLE pita... not just one half. (Those labels can be tricky!) Our favorite things to stuff into pita bread?
Scoopable salads like these! You can also skip the pocket approach, and just top your pita like we did for
this chicken gyro recipe. We've also been known to
turn pitas into pizzas. (You should totally do this.)
Most Out-of-the-Box Option: Assorted Veggie Slabs
When it comes to using veggies as bread replacements, the produce section is your oyster. Try grilled eggplant slices for a fork 'n knife sandwich, or cook up some portabella mushroom caps for a meaty-tasting bun! How about baked butternut squash slices for a spin on sweet potato toast? Yum, yum, yum!
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