Substitutes for Tortilla Wraps!

inktotree

So I've inspired my family to get healthier and my dad LOVES tortilla wraps with everything! We are looking for a lower-calorie alternative to a wrap (besides lettuce, which I like but he isn't a huge fan of). Most wraps that we've purchased clock in around 100 calories a piece (which feels like a waste since the "good" stuff is what's going in them)!

Any insight is much appreciated!

LuckyLeprechaun

There are some high fiber 80 calorie tortillas out there, but that's about as low as they get.

Contrarian

If the contents are nutritious, I really wouldn't worry too much about the wrap itself.

bronnyd

I am not sure how healthy or unhealthy your dad was eating before you inspired him to change his eating habits, but I'd say if a tortilla wrap is what it takes to get the good stuff (veggies, lean meats or whatever it is you're putting in them) in him, then stick with that for now. You could always switch from a white wrap to a whole grain or ancient grains wrap, a bit more nutritional density for the calories.

devil_in_a_blue_dress

I'd just eat the tortilla or lettuce leaves.

bettermistakes87

Mama Lupe low carb wraps are my favy. Low cal low carb and the closest to a real tortilla in texture and flavor as I've found. I order them from netrition.com

conniemaxwell5

There's nothing wrong with a good, whole grain, high fiber 100 calorie tortilla. If you make the filling mostly about the veggies, you can easily do a wrap for 300-400 calories. I prefer pita pockets but they are also 100 calories but I load them up with hummus, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach or beet greens, grated carrots and an ultra thin slice of cheese for about 250-275 calories total. If you use turkey breast instead of hummus, you might add a few calories, but not much if you keep it to 2-3 oz. You can even add a couple of slices of avocado and still stay under 400 calories.

dorthymcconnel

You can google or search on Pinterest for cauliflower wraps if you want to go that route, or you can try your hand at making your own flour tortillas. To make them healthier you can use whole wheat or white wheat flour, and use coconut oil in place of the shortening /lard. They are tastier to me than store bought, and they really don't take long at all to make. They are also freezable in case you want to make a lot at one time.

SassyCalyGirl

Flatout flatbread light-90 cals (and you will only need one.

if you are using flour tortillas-you can definitely find ones that are lower cal-2 tortillas should be around 130 cals

samntha14

I've also used whole wheat or multigrain pita pockets.

Ang108

So I've inspired my family to get healthier and my dad LOVES tortilla wraps with everything! We are looking for a lower-calorie alternative to a wrap (besides lettuce, which I like but he isn't a huge fan of). Most wraps that we've purchased clock in around 100 calories a piece (which feels like a waste since the "good" stuff is what's going in them)!

Any insight is much appreciated!

Have you checked out corn tortillas ? They are not only much healthier than flour tortillas, but usually are fat free and at least here in Mexico have 55cal as compared to 110-115cals for a flour tortilla. I have in the past also used Vietnamese rice wrappers ( the ones used for fresh egg rolls or Lumpia ), they are low in calories, but not to everyone's taste.

hauntao

I've also used whole wheat or multigrain pita pockets.

Pita pockets! Love them.

nikilis

the lowest I've seen is 75cals, and they were very, very thin, they were low carb. 100cal is very good, and yeh just put healthy stuff in there.

although there is one thats really really low cal....



mmmmm.... taste the forest!

heidi5k

I like the "La Tortilla Factory" high fiber, high protein wraps. (80 cals)
Honestly, though, cabbage leaves totally work for me. Yum!

Retrieverlove

Trader Joes has a low calorie, low carb one with extra fiber that tastes better than normal flour ones. It is only 45 calories per tortilla.

kingscrown

I'm in on the vote for a whole wheat pita. I started eating them, because they were 20 calories lighter than most of the breads I'd want to use. I find most bread products to be about 100 cals. So, I feel it's not so much the bread as the what you put on it or in it in your case. So, I'd say find a healthy wrap, but don't worry about it's calories. Fill with yummy healthy food.

cheerforsteelers

Pure wraps:

http://www.thepurewraps.com/

Have yet to try them myself, but this is where I'm headed.

EatClean_WashUrNuts

I use a fork...skip the tortilla

janimei

Is it just iceberg lettuce he doesn't like? If he doesn't hate all lettuce, you might try romaine, butter leaf, red leaf, or another variety. Or even Napa cabbage leaves (cooked or raw).

anitasongs

MAKE YOUR OWN, ITS SO EASY AND YOU CAN USE WHOLE WHEAT OR CHICK PEA FLOUR WITH THE CORN...LESS CAL AND LESS FAT AND LOWER CARB, EVEN COCONUT FLOUR...
jUST ADD CORN FLOUR TO GIVE IT THE MEXICAN TASTE.. SO EASY

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Tortillas
By TheHealthyAdvocate on June 01, 2011
0 Reviews timer Prep Time: 2 mins Total Time: 6 mins Serves: 3,
Yield: 3 5-6
"The coconut flour tortillas are gluten free, grain free and low in carbohydrates. They are great to use in enchilada recipes or as a sandwich wrap. These will not have the same texture as wheat flour tortillas, however they are a great substitute every now and then when on a gluten free diet."
Ingredients

1/4 cup egg white
2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon coconut flour
1/16 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon coconut oil, for frying

Directions
Pour egg whites and water into a medium bowl.
Sift coconut flour and salt into the egg white mixture.

Heat a frying pan and melt 1 teaspoons of butter or oil to grease the bottom of pan.
Slowly pour 2-3 tablespoons of the coconut flour mixture onto the pan and quickly (and carefully) spread the batter around into a larger, thin circle by turning the pan.
Fry for about 1-2 minutes on the first side, or until the edges start to lift and you can easily move your spatula underneath the cooking tortilla without it breaking. Flip and cook on the other side.
Serve.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 (31 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving % Daily ValueCalories 21.7 Calories from Fat 11 53% Amount Per Serving % Daily ValueTotal Fat 1.3g 2% Saturated Fat 0.8g 4% Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% Sugars 0.1 g Sodium 93.1mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 0.1g 0% Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0% Sugars 0.1 g 0% Protein 2.2g 4%

cals83

I have personally never tried this but I saw someone before suggest using sliced jicama. It might be a little smaller than a tortilla but you could use more slices.

mrscronkhite

Pita wraps! Pitas are also great for pizzas and bake them to make chips with salt or cinnamon and sugar. I like a half a pita as a pocket for my tuna and stuff it with lots of veggies too.

Chaotic_Weevil

Mountain bread ranges from 60-80 cal I believe.

dklibert

You might look at spring roll wrappers or sheets of nori. There is nothing wrong with the tortillas but the others might give you another option. Here is a spring roll I like but there are tons of other recipes out there. I am also sharing another link to a wrap using nori.

http://soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2012/10/goldenland-spring-rolls-with-thai-style.html

http://soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/06/nori-spicy-tuna-salad-wrap.html

j_arens

http://www.tortillas4u.com/

check out the High fiber, low carb wraps. They're 45 calories each, a pretty big size, 5 g of protein, and 8 g of fiber per wrap. They're honestly the best bang for your buck that I've seen out there and I've done lots of research. You can get them at Savemart. Another alternative for 50 calories are the La Tortilla Factory Low Carb, High Fiber tortillas as well, also at Savemart. The website is latortillafactory.com

urpalmaryann00

conniemaxwell5 wrote: »

There's nothing wrong with a good, whole grain, high fiber 100 calorie tortilla. If you make the filling mostly about the veggies, you can easily do a wrap for 300-400 calories. I prefer pita pockets but they are also 100 calories but I load them up with hummus, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach or beet greens, grated carrots and an ultra thin slice of cheese for about 250-275 calories total. If you use turkey breast instead of hummus, you might add a few calories, but not much if you keep it to 2-3 oz. You can even add a couple of slices of avocado and still stay under 400 calories.

that sounds delicious!

SbetaK

As mentioned above, I like "Flatout Multi-Grain with Flax wraps. They are made with 100% whole wheat, and have 67% fewer net carbs than 2 slices of whole wheat bread. They are light on sodium, and are a good source of ALA Omega 3, which doctors believe helps protect against heart disease, stroke and possibly other life-threatening diseases". (Doctor comment from another website, I copied and pasted).

2BeHappy2

Tortilla Land has Corn tortillas that you have to heat up in a pan for 60 cals each