Do you crave bagels and cream cheese? I think I found a solution.

brdoyle8
brdoyle8 Posts: 38 Member
edited November 15 in Recipes
I LOVE bagels and cream cheese. When I started my fitness journey, I looked up the nutrition information to see if they'd still fit in my routine. They round out at about 500 calories at somewhere like Dunkin' Donuts. Could I still fit that in? Sure, but on most days I'd rather steer clear and be able to have more filling, well rounded meals.

Yesterday I tried this instead:
Two slices of whole wheat toast, 80 calories
Two wedges of light spreadable Swiss cheese, 50 calories.

It hits the mark. For 130 calories, I feel like I satisfy that craving. I pair it with some fruit (usually grapes) and I'm satisfied and happy. If you want to see the brands I'm using, I have an open diary.

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Sounds good! I love bagles but the high gluten flour gets to me! Thanks
  • Rachael_789
    Rachael_789 Posts: 93 Member
    Love the bagel thins.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
    I just eat, a mini bagel!
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  • ibboykin
    ibboykin Posts: 97 Member
    Check out Thomas whole wheat bagels! True, they are 240 calories per bagel but I eat 1/2 of one and I found it satisfies the bagel craving.
  • EllaLeahB
    EllaLeahB Posts: 310 Member
    I'm gluten-free due to celiac. I just picked up some gluten-free bagels from Trader Joe's. I've always had a love for bagels and cream cheese! Your suggestion sounds amazing! I am definitely going to have to try that spreadable Swiss cheese on gluten-free bread in the near future. Yum!
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    3rdof7sisters wrote: »
    Thomas's bagel thins only have 110 calories. Not quite the same, but will do in a pinch.

    The best, and great for egg sandwiches.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    I'm originally from the NYC area, and I'm a bit of a purist: Thomas's, Lenders, all those are CRAP compared to an honest New York (or maybe Montreal) style bagel.

    But yeah, that 500 calorie thing is the price to pay. So if I really really want that bagel experience I do my Zumba.
  • Kelkat405
    Kelkat405 Posts: 166 Member
    What bread are you using that is 40 calories a slice?
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    kellyokc405 wrote: »
    What bread are you using that is 40 calories a slice?

    http://www.naturesownbread.com/nutritious/40-calories-wheat

    https://www.naturesharvestbread.com/whole-family/light-multigrain-40-calories-slice-bread

  • ilfaith
    ilfaith Posts: 16,769 Member
    An everything bagel with cream cheese and lox is heaven to me...but an everything bagel thin with light (not fat free...that tastes like paste) cream cheese is an acceptable substitute.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    3rdof7sisters wrote: »
    kenyonhaff wrote: »
    I'm originally from the NYC area, and I'm a bit of a purist: Thomas's, Lenders, all those are CRAP compared to an honest New York (or maybe Montreal) style bagel.

    But yeah, that 500 calorie thing is the price to pay. So if I really really want that bagel experience I do my Zumba.

    LOL, with all due respect, great bagels are not exclusive to NYC or Montreal. I grew up in a city that was referred to as "Little Israel", with some of the best delicatessens I have ever been to (and yes, I have been to NYC). The bagels were second to none. This was back in the 60's and in the middle of N America (Minnesota to be precise). I agree, the store bought ones are a poor substitute, but 99% of the time I will choose them to save the calories. The 1% of the time I get the real deal, I savor every delicious bite.

    BTW there is a bagel chain store, Brueggers, that makes a great bagel the traditional way, fresh every day.

    Good bagels have more to do with following the proper Jewish deli style than actual geography! And Bruegers makes a very respectable bagel...even though nowadays I tend to just get the coffee!
  • 3rdof7sisters
    3rdof7sisters Posts: 486 Member
    kenyonhaff wrote: »
    3rdof7sisters wrote: »
    kenyonhaff wrote: »
    I'm originally from the NYC area, and I'm a bit of a purist: Thomas's, Lenders, all those are CRAP compared to an honest New York (or maybe Montreal) style bagel.

    But yeah, that 500 calorie thing is the price to pay. So if I really really want that bagel experience I do my Zumba.

    LOL, with all due respect, great bagels are not exclusive to NYC or Montreal. I grew up in a city that was referred to as "Little Israel", with some of the best delicatessens I have ever been to (and yes, I have been to NYC). The bagels were second to none. This was back in the 60's and in the middle of N America (Minnesota to be precise). I agree, the store bought ones are a poor substitute, but 99% of the time I will choose them to save the calories. The 1% of the time I get the real deal, I savor every delicious bite.

    BTW there is a bagel chain store, Brueggers, that makes a great bagel the traditional way, fresh every day.

    Good bagels have more to do with following the proper Jewish deli style than actual geography! And Bruegers makes a very respectable bagel...even though nowadays I tend to just get the coffee!

    Agreed. The boiling of the dough before baking gives the bagel that texture that makes it so good. There is really no comparison to commercially prepared ones. Too bad they are so calorie dense.

  • leanjogreen18
    leanjogreen18 Posts: 2,492 Member
    Toasted bagel thins and whipped cream cheese do the trick for me.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    crazyravr wrote: »
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    3rdof7sisters wrote: »
    Thomas's bagel thins only have 110 calories. Not quite the same, but will do in a pinch.

    The best, and great for egg sandwiches.

    Looking at this stuff, its like calling crackers bread slices. To think about it, why not just buy proper bagel and slice into 4 thin slices? Bet would be cheaper and even less calories lol

    I ate them back when I was losing my pregnancy weight. They're wide enough for a breakfast sandwich and the everything bagel thins gave me that bagel satisfaction. I really like the outside part of the bagel the best anyway :)
  • yogagirlT
    yogagirlT Posts: 91 Member
    edited January 2017
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    3rdof7sisters wrote: »
    Thomas's bagel thins only have 110 calories. Not quite the same, but will do in a pinch.

    The best, and great for egg sandwiches.

    I use them for egg sandwiches too mmm! But nothing beats a real yummy authentic, freshly baked bagel but the calories ugh!
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    yogagirlT wrote: »
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    3rdof7sisters wrote: »
    Thomas's bagel thins only have 110 calories. Not quite the same, but will do in a pinch.

    The best, and great for egg sandwiches.

    I use them for egg sandwiches too mmm! But nothing beats a real yummy authentic, freshly baked bagel but the calories ugh!

    Agreed. My town is mostly Jewish so we have a ton of Jewish delis with amazing bagels.
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
    edited January 2017
    i have half breakfast and half lunch with some fruit or salad and the cals work into my diet not bad
  • Kelkat405
    Kelkat405 Posts: 166 Member
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    kellyokc405 wrote: »
    What bread are you using that is 40 calories a slice?

    http://www.naturesownbread.com/nutritious/40-calories-wheat

    https://www.naturesharvestbread.com/whole-family/light-multigrain-40-calories-slice-bread

    Thank You! ❤
  • lilikgersch
    lilikgersch Posts: 1 Member
    If I really want one I have an opened-face sandwich, with only half.
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