alternative to hot dog/burger buns?

lynsi83
lynsi83 Posts: 2
in Food and Nutrition
Looking for a low-calorie alternative to hot dog buns. They're usually 120+ calories. Something other than a tortilla would be great. Thanks!
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  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    I got nothing... lol Why would you not just enjoy the hot dog in its bun and log it and move on..... Some things are just meant to be enjoyed but that's just me.... Best of Luck though.....
  • sheilaq14
    sheilaq14 Posts: 35 Member
    I love hot dogs but to keep my meal at 420 cal I now eat two hot dogs, one bun. I just rip it in half and the dog sits on each half. I hold it together with a finger while dipping in a pool of mustard on the plate. I don't miss having a whole bun anymore. I do the same for a burger, but I cut the bun in half and put the burger in it as if it were whole. It sticks out the sides a little, just dip in ketchup.
  • Llamapants86
    Llamapants86 Posts: 1,221 Member
    I just kind of hallow mine out. I weigh it and can usually cut it down by half or so. I find I also use less condiments with less bread.
  • Dawn810511
    Dawn810511 Posts: 98 Member
    I got nothing... lol Why would you not just enjoy the hot dog in its bun and log it and move on..... Some things are just meant to be enjoyed but that's just me.... Best of Luck though.....

    I agree. Some meals are meant to be enjoyed "as is". Unless you're eating a hotdog every single day, then I would eat the bun and all. Enjoy it. I'm sure you deserve it.
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    thin buns or pitas - buy whole wheat or multi grain - complex carbs will stick with you longer
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    Healthy life sells Hamburger and Hot Dog buns both at 80 calories and they are very tasty.
    HLOrigWheatHotDogBuns-350.jpg

    HLOrigWheatSandwichBuns-350.jpg
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Never seen those!
  • ell_v131
    ell_v131 Posts: 349 Member
    I saw a recipe at one point or another substituting Burger buns with portobello mushroom caps.
  • crt714
    crt714 Posts: 19
    ever had hot dogs with sauerkraut? NOM!
  • angel7472
    angel7472 Posts: 317 Member
    I agree with the Healthy Life! I have had them and fed them to my kids and they didnt even notice the difference! I also use the Brownberry multi grain thins for burgers.
  • notdieting
    notdieting Posts: 116 Member
    Yeah, I make my own homemade burgers and replace the bun with giant flat mushrooms. I'm sure you could do the same with hotdogs if you cut them to fit! x
  • pseudomuffin
    pseudomuffin Posts: 1,058 Member
    I prefer hot dogs without the buns anyway :devil:
  • smanning1982
    smanning1982 Posts: 210 Member
    Where do you buy healthylife buns?? Can someone PM me where they find them?
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    I just bought some Aunt Millie's reduced calorie potato hot dog buns the other day. 80 calories.

    I'm not really in the habit of buying reduced calorie versions of stuff, but hot dog buns are so boring that I don't mind saving a few calories there to use on something more delicious. Tasted like a normal bun to me!
  • whovian67
    whovian67 Posts: 608 Member
    weiner, romaine lettuce leaf and a little salad dressing. My ex used to eat that as a "hot dog"
  • whovian67
    whovian67 Posts: 608 Member
    agree.. if you like hot dogs..
  • x3xolix3x
    x3xolix3x Posts: 1
    Saw this as well, tried it and its actually really good! Didn't miss the bun
    :)
  • jcolier
    jcolier Posts: 64
    I pile on healthy stuff (sauerkraut, onions, jalapenos, mustard) and use a fork.
  • SephiraRose
    SephiraRose Posts: 766 Member
    The aunt mille buns are tasty, I just have to have a bun with my grilled turkey burger. Hot dogs are good without a bun with mustard and sautéed onions and peppers.
  • SingingSingleTracker
    SingingSingleTracker Posts: 1,866 Member
    Looking for a low-calorie alternative to hot dog buns. They're usually 120+ calories. Something other than a tortilla would be great. Thanks!

    At least dump the "white bread" bun stuff if you are going to ingest the carbs. Some nice whole grain buns (make them yourself) or pick something up at the store/bakery. Multi-grain baguette is nice as well for a good chew.

    The home of the Wiener - Austria - as well as most in Germany eat hot dogs without buns. They may have a slice of some dark bread with it, but no buns. The dogs or Wieners and some good mustard does it for the originals.

    A burger is fine without a bun as well. Again - something that is higher in the food quality chain than a white bleached flour bread product will serve you well. If it's white - forget about it.
  • Kshillieto
    Kshillieto Posts: 1 Member
    If you want two, try splitting the dogs lengthwise and stacking them on the bun. It would make it very meaty. I often like two if I'm not having side dishes.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Where do you buy healthylife buns?? Can someone PM me where they find them?

    They are just at my Jewel (midwestern chain grocery).
  • emmanap91
    emmanap91 Posts: 300 Member
    My mom started using english muffins recently - if you get the whole wheat, they're relatively healthy and they're much lower calorie than hamburger buns. I think they make great burger buns :)


    EDIT: I just checked - the average WW english muffin is about half the calories of a typical burger bun (130 vs 260).
  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    Yeah, I make my own homemade burgers and replace the bun with giant flat mushrooms. I'm sure you could do the same with hotdogs if you cut them to fit! x

    I have never heard or thought of this before but it is brilliant and I must try it!
  • ddixon503
    ddixon503 Posts: 119 Member
    Butter lettuce.
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    I got nothing... lol Why would you not just enjoy the hot dog in its bun and log it and move on..... Some things are just meant to be enjoyed but that's just me.... Best of Luck though.....

    Definitely this!

    A grilled hot dog or hamburger should be enjoyed with the bun, enjoy it, log it and carry on enjoying the day
  • MegE_N
    MegE_N Posts: 245 Member
    I put a hot dog on a low-cal slice of bread. I think it's like 45 calories. For burgers I just skip the bun.
  • babyj0
    babyj0 Posts: 531 Member
    Healthy life sells Hamburger and Hot Dog buns both at 80 calories and they are very tasty.
    HLOrigWheatHotDogBuns-350.jpg

    HLOrigWheatSandwichBuns-350.jpg

    Whaaaaaa? I need to find these.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    How often do you eat hot dogs for this to be a concern, jeez

    Just eat the bun. I promise you won't die. And one day every now and then won't ruin all your work. Just put some chili and cheese on it so you get some legumes and dairy in :happy:

    and if you eat these soooo much that this is a general concern, there's lettuce. A nice thick, leaf of lettuce wrapped around, mmmm

    Good Luck OP :flowerforyou:
  • burtonbrian
    burtonbrian Posts: 2 Member
    For a Hotdog I use a burger slimwhich bun (@ 90 cal) only use half of it for each dog so @ 45 cal

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