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low cal sandwich fillers

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just any ideas!

preferably things that are protein and not 'low fat' (I don't want people to think im restricting!)
 
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Hummus=50 calories per 2 tbsp, chocolate hummus=80 calories per 2 tbsp, tofurkey slices=100 calories per 5 slices (20 calories per slice), mustard=0, cucumber=depends, lettuce, tomato, guacamole=80 per 2 tbsp( that's the premise one I buy), salsa=20-50, fruit jams=30, kite hill cream cheese=60 calories per 2 tbsp I think.

Hope that helps! I love making sandwiches with 2 or 3 tofurkey slices, tomato, lettuce, mustard, cucumber, and maybe avocado from time to time. It's around 250 calories but depends on the bread. Or I like plain hummus sandwiches with cucumber.
 
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Hummus=50 calories per 2 tbsp, chocolate hummus=80 calories per 2 tbsp, tofurkey slices=100 calories per 5 slices (20 calories per slice), mustard=0, cucumber=depends, lettuce, tomato, guacamole=80 per 2 tbsp( that's the premise one I buy), salsa=20-50, fruit jams=30, kite hill cream cheese=60 calories per 2 tbsp I think.

Hope that helps! I love making sandwiches with 2 or 3 tofurkey slices, tomato, lettuce, mustard, cucumber, and maybe avocado from time to time. It's around 250 calories but depends on the bread. Or I like plain hummus sandwiches with cucumber.
ah thank you very much!

ive never tried tofurkey it sounds really good so ill give it a go
 
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#10 ·
1-2 tbsp low fat hummus, quorn ham/chicken and salad/veggies would be a good one - actually a lot of fake meat is really low cal. i used to do bagel thins with quorn ham, mustard and low cal cream cheese too. i have no added sugar jam that's <30cal a tablespoon (it's from tesco if you're in the uk), you could have a tbsp jam and a tbsp pb if you're into that. eggs e.g. a boiled egg mashed with a tbsp light mayo and some watercress or salad. a tbsp pb or nutella and half a banana (although this is better on toast if you're not eating it right away as the banana can make the bread soggy).
 
#13 · (Edited by Moderator)
bell pepper

or maybe this idea:

bell pepper (different colors)

shredded carrots

julienne cucumbers

(optional) pickles,banana peppers, etc (imagine the topping bar at subway or any deli)

can also add shredded lettuce for fullness

hummus

make it into a wrap (but you could probably turn it into a sandwich)
 
#15 ·
I second the Tofurkey.
 
#16 ·
Spinach and tomato are a personal fave, but other suggestions people have said like cucumber are awesome! Having loads of veges is a great way to make it look like more than it is.

I never use butter and rarely eat cheese, but you could consider spreading cream cheese (lower calorie than butter) or hummus, as others have said. OR avocado is a good one if it's in season and that's your thing.

Finally - your bread itself! I'm sure you have this sussed, but brown/wholemeal bread is often lower calorie, and is low GI so you will be fuller and have energy for longer, and is thus a great option :)
 
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1-2 tbsp low fat hummus, quorn ham/chicken and salad/veggies would be a good one - actually a lot of fake meat is really low cal. i used to do bagel thins with quorn ham, mustard and low cal cream cheese too. i have no added sugar jam that's <30cal a tablespoon (it's from tesco if you're in the uk), you could have a tbsp jam and a tbsp pb if you're into that. eggs e.g. a boiled egg mashed with a tbsp light mayo and some watercress or salad. a tbsp pb or nutella and half a banana (although this is better on toast if you're not eating it right away as the banana can make the bread soggy).
wow thanks for the ideas!
yea fake meat is my favourite, and its tastes so good to :)
 
#25 ·
Get some TVP (Textured vegan protein) crumbles. They are SO CHEAP and come dried, they look like that cereal grape nuts for me. Anyway, you rehydrate them with hot water/seasons and it turns into this ground beef type consistency. You can add seasonings/condiments to make it sort of like a tuna salad, you can add tomato paste/seasonings to make it like a sloppy joe, you can add taco seasoning and load it up with veggies like onion and pepper and lettuce, the options are endless haha. It's great in soups as a protein boost/texture adder, noodle dishes (Good with veggie noodles or "good" with shiritaki) you can literally eat it dry like cereal also, I used to do this (weird combo) where I'd add sf maple syrup and a dash of sf vanilla creamer with a bit of cashew milk and artificial sweetener and it was like crack haha. Anyway "Bob's Red Mill" brand sells it, it's only a couple bucks. 90 calories per 1/4 cup (which expands a lot when hydrated so half a serving is plenty, depending on what you're using it for) and 13 g protein.

LMK what ya thiiiink lol. I went through a week where I was obsessed, and then had too much and realized I have a soy intolerance of sorts LOL so sadly I can't have it anymore. It was a great week though.
 
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