alternative to hot dog/burger buns?

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  • crohnsfighter
    crohnsfighter Posts: 689 Member
    My buns, they're delicious :) too bad it's not Wednesday anymore.

    But in all honesty, pita bread, tortillas, unsliced fresh bread from your bakery (cut thin slices yourself), or actually move your limbs and do stuff so that a hot dog bun won't cause you stress :P
  • Archon2
    Archon2 Posts: 462 Member
    In the winter, I'll often make a hot dog bun out of snow.
    In the summer, some grass clippings mashed together usually work.
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
    Eat a Smartdog (tofu hotdog) - they are 50 calories each; put it on one slice Arnold Whole Wheat Bread - 100 calories; total - 150 calories.

    I know, it's not a 'real' hotdog - but I think they're pretty tasty - and you save a TON of calories (and fat, and sodium)!
  • MegE_N
    MegE_N Posts: 245 Member
    Eat a Smartdog (tofu hotdog) - they are 50 calories each; put it on one slice Arnold Whole Wheat Bread - 100 calories; total - 150 calories.

    I know, it's not a 'real' hotdog - but I think they're pretty tasty - and you save a TON of calories (and fat, and sodium)!

    I don't think I could bring myself to eat a tofu hotdog. That seems terrifying to me.

    Side note, though: We eat tacos once a week, and instead of eating the whole hard shell I break it in half, put my meat and stuff on top and eat it like a little pizza slice or something. Another trick!
  • ken_m
    ken_m Posts: 128
    if you cut a slit down the center of the hot dog lengthwise, it can become a meat bun for another hot dog
  • shyfranklinstein
    shyfranklinstein Posts: 61
    has anyone said grilled, giant, portabella mushroom caps?
  • weird_me2
    weird_me2 Posts: 716 Member
    Shop around for the buns - the store brand I buy are 90 calories for the hot dogs and 100 for hamburger buns. You could always just use plain old white bread - Wonder White classic is only 70 calories a slice. Or, you could even use the "diet" breads that are 40ish calories per slice. Doesn't appeal to me, but if you really want to cut the calories, that would do it.
  • DeadliftAddict
    DeadliftAddict Posts: 746 Member
    There is non. Skip the bun if you don't want to eat it.
  • itodd4019
    itodd4019 Posts: 340 Member
    Lettuce
  • BamaBreezeNSaltAire
    BamaBreezeNSaltAire Posts: 966 Member
    None. Eat it, walk/run/zumba whatever an extra mile. Enjoy!!!
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    For burgers, I often eat them without a bun because I'd rather have the calories for a glass of wine, or sweet potato fries, or something I really ENJOY. Hot dogs just seem to need a bun. Face it, they're a not-so-healthy indulgence anyway, so you might as well go for it, have the bun, have a beer while you're at it, and plan to exercise more tomorrow.
  • SymphonynSonata
    SymphonynSonata Posts: 533 Member
    Nature's Own has a 40 calorie bread line that can be found easily. Use one slice on each hot dog :) The bread is very soft and flavorful! NaturesOwn1.jpg - pretty sure there's a white bread variation too. I'm partial to the whole grain because it has crumbly stuff on the top.
  • 95Tashey95
    95Tashey95 Posts: 65 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.
    This is exactly what I do, you really don't miss the extra bread at all
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Poor hot dog. :cry:
  • shammathews
    shammathews Posts: 56 Member
    Walmart brand is low fat, high fiber and only 80 calories. I've switched to those.
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 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.....

    This. :drinker:
  • CitizenXVIII
    CitizenXVIII Posts: 117 Member
    Big leaf of lettuce. Use it for tacos, burgers, deli sandwiches, everything!
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    Not sure if this has been said yet, but Sara Lee makes 80 calorie buns.

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