I'm looking for a bread replacement...

vvvtrishiavvv
vvvtrishiavvv Posts: 12 Member
edited December 19 in Recipes
Most regular slices are about 90cals per slice. Some of the 'healthy' brands are 45cals per slice. Let me know what you use and how many cals.

I've tried a 90cal flatbread and wasn't too fond of the taste. I like the fluffy, smooth texture...not dry/grainy.

I guess I'm hoping for a diamond in the rough because I love my bread and my go-to snack is a half or whole sandwich because it's so quick to throw together.

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  • jreed1920
    jreed1920 Posts: 123
    Sandwiches are my fave too. I use Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat 50 cal per slice. It's not nutty grainy.
  • Scareyrn
    Scareyrn Posts: 5
    I recently came across Aunt Millies and Nickles. They both offer a bread with 35 calories per slice! I prefer the MIllies, its softer and I think a lil bigger than the Nickles brand. I have been a sandwich freak since finding these!!
  • toomuchsweetness
    toomuchsweetness Posts: 168 Member
    I buy village hearth italian bread or multigrain bread... is 40 cal a slice ... they also make hamburger buns as well.
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
    Nature's Own 50 calories per slice bread
    Love it!!
  • i tried pepperidge farm very thin--3 slices per serv.-90cals (100% whole wheat)
  • 20kisses
    20kisses Posts: 5
    romaine lettuce leaves
  • futuremalestripper
    futuremalestripper Posts: 467 Member
    Natures Own Honey Wheat - 40 calories a slice.
    My girlfriend uses Joseph's Flax Pitas - 60 calories a pita.
  • fionat29
    fionat29 Posts: 717 Member
    Good luck!!
  • I used healthy life whole wheat with flax it's like 40 cals a slice and I also have ezekial 4:9 bread it's really good expecially the cinnamon raisin and VERY good for you 80 cals a slice but I eat two slices and that's my breakfast with spray butter
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    I use Pure Wraps. They're made from coconut.
    http://improveat.com/whatoffer.php
  • Kroger Lite White Bread - 40 cal a slice!!!
  • jessie1480
    jessie1480 Posts: 132 Member
    I love sprouted bread! It is a little fluffier than high fiber bread but is a bit grainy. It has a ton a protium an lower carbs. You might want to try it. And sour dough has a Lowe GI rating than other white breads.
  • 40Marbles
    40Marbles Posts: 188 Member
    Whole wheat tortillas. Sam's Club has some that are really large with only 100 calories each.
  • ifiwasurvampire
    ifiwasurvampire Posts: 181 Member
    Aunt millies has one that's 35 per slice.
  • lc52820
    lc52820 Posts: 76 Member
    romaine lettuce leaves

    I have a friend at work who makes lettuce wraps with lunch meat, I've tried it before & it's actually pretty good. She said she's pretty much given up bread at this point since she likes the lettuce wraps. Definitely an easy way to cut calories.
  • Healthy Life bread is 35 cals/slice and they have white, whole grain and wheat. I also like to use lavash bread to make sandwich rolls (50 cals/serving) for lunches with lots of veggies and laughing cow light cheese wedge in the flavor of your choice.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I really liked all of the Healthy Life breads.
    Arnold Slimwiches are ok.
  • MSimp78
    MSimp78 Posts: 17
    Healthy life is pretty good! 35-45 calories per slice depending on the kind you get.
  • suaku
    suaku Posts: 45
    We have a bread out here in the Northwest called Dave's Killer Bread. They have 65 and 75 calorie versions, both are delicious and high in fiber.

    I also use a lot of La Tortilla Factory - Low Carb / High Fiber Whole Wheat Tortillas -- their large tortillas are only 80 calories and have 8 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber!
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    romaine lettuce leaves

    I have a friend at work who makes lettuce wraps with lunch meat, I've tried it before & it's actually pretty good. She said she's pretty much given up bread at this point since she likes the lettuce wraps. Definitely an easy way to cut calories.

    This, too. I always get my burger lettuce wrapped when we go out. If I'm at home, I'll lettuce wrap it or use portabello mushrooms. Super yummy and an easy way to get your veggies in!
  • klakers3
    klakers3 Posts: 189 Member
    Bump
  • mariposa72004
    mariposa72004 Posts: 29 Member
    I am hooked on Wasa bread. 20 calories a slice and very yummy. :) Also love sandwiches wrapped in lettuce!!
  • nessvsgiygas
    nessvsgiygas Posts: 14 Member
    bump!
  • SouthernCountryGirl
    SouthernCountryGirl Posts: 195 Member
    Nature's Own Honey Wheat (35% less sodium 3x's more fiber) 40 calories per slice and it's delish! Won't use anything else now since finding this about a month ago.
  • vvvtrishiavvv
    vvvtrishiavvv Posts: 12 Member
    Holy cow...I forget about this post for a few days and look what happens. :) Thanks everybody!! I'm still considering the Lettuce wraps...even though they're a far cry from fluffy, smooth white bread. haha Definitely cuts out calories though. Probably not a bad snack for nighttime either (I get hungry right before bed). Hmm...Lots to think about. Like the post with the 3 slice serving...triple decker sandwhich :)) Or big tortillas...taco flavored chicken and lots of veggies...

    Sheesh. I need to go grocery shopping now.
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    We like Alpine Valley 9 grain bread....about 60 Cal a slice and tastes really good.
  • Arnold Sandwich thins. 100 cals each. Comes in plain old white that is actually whole grain and nice. Even my kids that are 9 and 7 will eat them. Also comes in wheat, rye, multigrain and a flax seed one. I like them all a lot. I don't buy regular bread anymore.
  • Jaw_g
    Jaw_g Posts: 46
    Check these out, I'm going to try make them this weekend :D They are gluten free 'rolls' made of 3 eggs separated, cream of tartar, and cream cheese.... approx 85 cals ...

    http://yourlighterside.com/gluten-free-low-carb-buns-aka-oopsie-rolls/

    Oh and check out the comments at the bottom of the page for variations ppl have tried :D
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