A delicious bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich for just 225 calories. Healthy eating made super easy!
You might assume a bacon sandwich is an occasional treat, but with a few simple swaps you can enjoy a lighter BLT more often. This version clocks in at about 225 calories and is quick to assemble.
Here’s what I use to keep the sandwich tasty yet lower in calories:
Sandwich Thins – Thin sandwich rounds are a great shortcut. They’re light on calories (around 100) and come in white or wholemeal.
Turkey Rashers – Smoked turkey rashers give that smoky, bacon-like flavour with far fewer calories (about 34 per rasher).
Tomato and Lettuce – Fresh tomato and crisp lettuce are essential for a classic BLT texture and freshness.
Mayo and Dijon Mustard – Stir a small amount of mayo with Dijon mustard for a zesty, creamy spread that lifts the sandwich without adding too many calories.
If you prefer to skip the turkey rashers, try an ELT instead – Egg, Lettuce and Tomato. It’s just as satisfying and similar in calories. For a fuller indulgence, add both egg and turkey rashers for a hearty bacon-and-egg BLT.
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Healthier BLT
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- Author: Ciara Attwell
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 4 mins
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Healthy Breakfast
Description
A crisp, flavourful bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich that’s been adapted to be lower in calories without sacrificing taste. It’s a quick, everyday option for a satisfying lunch or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices turkey bacon or 1 medium egg
- 1 sandwich thin
- 1 tsp mayo
- ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
- small handful of lettuce
- 1 tomato
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick frying pan and cook the turkey bacon for 3–4 minutes, turning once. If using an egg, fry or poach to your liking.
- While the bacon or egg cooks, mix the mayo and Dijon mustard together and spread a thin layer onto each side of the sandwich thin.
- Layer chopped lettuce and sliced tomato onto the sandwich, then add the cooked bacon or egg on top.
- Close the sandwich and serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.
