This Low Calorie Bagel Sandwich recipe is just 375 calories, and it’s packed with 43.9g of protein!
I was able to cut the calories by using my 2 ingredient low calorie bagels. But you can also use store-bought bagels, I have supplied tips to cut the calories and carbs from the ones you buy from the store.
I wanted to make this recipe very accessible, so feel free to get store-bought bagels, choose your favorite cheese and deli meat. And check out the 5 low calorie sandwich spreads you get to choose from.
Low Calorie Bagel Sandwich
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Ingredients in Healthy Bagel Sandwiches
These healthy bagel sandwiches come with 5 low calorie smears. From a low calorie hummus, to the perfect low calorie mayo+mustard swap. You’ll find links to the recipes and the calories for each low calorie sandwich smear in the recipe card below.
And you can get creative with the meat and cheese you choose. And for notes on low sodium meats, you’ll find tips in the nutrition section below.
Shopping List for Healthy Bagel Sandwiches:
- Low Calorie Large Bagel
- Mixed greens or romaine lettuce
- Munster cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- High quality sliced deli turkey or chicken (any deli meat will work)
- Tomato
- Red onion
- Choose 1 of 5 Low Calorie Spreads (see below in recipe card!)
How to Make a Healthy Bagel Sandwich
These sandwiches are so great for take to work or school lunches. If you will be doing this I recommend toasting the bagel so it won’t get soggy in your lunch box.
Then wrap the sandwich in parchment paper, add to a bag, or a meal prep box.
How to Make Healthy Bagel Sandwiches:
- Slice the bagels in half and toast (if desired).
- To the bottom half of the bagel with lettuce, cheese, deli meat, tomatoes, and onions (and more greens If you like).
- To the top half of the bagel, smear on the sauce you like, and then add to the top of the sandwich.
- Cut in half and serve. Or add to a container or bag and place in your lunch box.
Low Calorie Bagel Sandwich Recipe
These low calorie bagel sandwiches are so great for lunches to take to work or school. Here are some more lunches that travel well and make wonderful school or work lunches.
More Low Calorie “Take to Work/School” Lunches:
Low Calorie Bagel Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 Low Calorie Large Bagel
- ¼ cup mixed greens or romaine lettuce
- 1 slice munster cheese (or your favorite cheese) halved
- 4 sliced high quality sliced deli turkey or chicken
- 2 sliced of tomato
- 2-4 red onion slices
- 1 tablespoon Low Calorie Spread see below
Low Calorie Sandwich Spreads:
- Low Calorie Hummus (adds 15 calories)
- Low Calorie "Secret Sauce" (adds 19 calories)
- Low Calorie Ranch Dip (adds 14 calories)
- Low Calorie Club Sandwich Sauce (adds 9 calories)
Instructions
- Slice the bagels in half and toast (if desired).
- To the bottom half of the bagel with lettuce, cheese, deli meat, tomatoes, and onions (and more greens If you like).
- To the top half of the bagel, smear on the sauce you like, and then add to the top of the sandwich.
- Cut in half and serve. Or add to a container or bag and place in your lunch box.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Bagel Sandwiches
Low Sodium Tip: You can significantly lower the sodium by swapping out the deli meat for a low sodium deli meat, or by cooking and slicing a chicken breast.
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