Here are some fun sandwich ideas which are low in fat, but high in pleasure...
Banana Nut Butter
Mash equal amounts of peanut butter and banana (to cut the fat in half) and spread on whole wheat bread.
Turkey Tortilla
Mix 1 tablespoon light mayo with 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning mix; spread on tortilla. Layer with thinly sliced turkey. You can also add thinly sliced tomator and lettuce or spinach. Roll up & enjoy.
Black Bean Burrito
Puree canned black beans in blender with salsa; add lemon juice, cumin and garlic powder. Spread bean mixture on whole wheat tortilla and top with finely chopped onion and tomato. Roll up and eat.
Garden Delight
Mix nonfat cottage cheese with chopped green bell pepper, shredded carrot and diced red onion; season with garlic powder and dill weed. Spread on whole wheat or garden herb crackers and relax while you snack.
Fruit and Cheese
Mix 1 ounce blue cheese with 1 oz light cream cheese. Spread on thin slices of whole wheat bread, top with thinkly sliced pear and enjoy.
Crab Special
Mix 1 tablespoon light cream cheese with 1 tablespoon light mayo. Stir in 2 oz. imitation crabmeat, 1 chopped green onion, lemon juice and garlic powder. Spread on whole grain roll or bread and eat.
Veggie Supreme
Spread 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie ranch salad dressing into each pita half. Stuff with fresh spinach, thinly sliced turkey meat and a thin slice of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese. Add mushrooms if you like.
Chicken Salda Ole'
Mix 1 tablespoon salsa with plain nonfat yogurt. Stir in 2 oz chopped cooked chicken breast and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro. Stuff into pita bread smile at how easy it was to make.
Curried Tuna
Mix 2 oz. water-packed tuna with a squeeze of lemon, 2 teaspoons light mayo and a pinch of curry powder. Stir in finely chopped apple, celery and raisins. Stuff into pita and promise yourself to do something nice for someone else today.
Danish Delight
Lightly spread light cream cheese on a slice of whole grain bread. Top with sliced cold smoked salmon and thinly sliced cucumbers; sprinkle with dill and serve open face.
We'd love to hear your feedback when you try these. Try one per day and send us a note let us know what you think.
Have a fantastic day!