Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Skinny BLT Sandwich
BLTs are one of my favorite sandwiches. Rod's too!
The combination of crispy, smoky bacon, cool crunchy lettuce and sweet and tangy ripe tomato is pretty hard to beat.
Weight Watchers Friendly Skinny BLT
We love them all year round for lunch or a light supper; with a steamy bowl of soup in the cold weather months and fruit or salad during the summer.
They are especially yummy in the summer, when tomatoes are at their peak.
By making a few smart substitutions you can make a delicious BLT with fewer calories/points too.
Skinny on Weight Watchers BLT
Here are some ideas for how to make a lighter healthier bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich that won't blow your calorie/points budget:
BREAD: Since I'm in maintenance mode, I use regular whole-grain bread, which costs 4 SmartPoints/PointsPlus. If you want to save a point or two opt for light bread or light sandwich buns.
BACON: Center-cut pork bacon and turkey bacon are the leanest options.
LETTUCE: Iceberg or romaine provide the best crunch, but use whatever you like best and/or have on hand. Even spinach can work.
TOMATO: A large beefsteak tomato is definitely the best option. Thick slices of tomato seem to be less likely to slip and slide.
MAYO: Use reduced-fat mayonnaise or change things up with mashed avocado.
WW Friendly BLT Sandwich
How Many Calories and WW Points in this BLT?
According to my calculations, this BLT sandwich has about 247 calories and:
7 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Cooking Tip for Better Bacon
If I'm cooking just a few slices of bacon, I prefer to use a pan on the stove top. But, when I'm cooking an entire package I use the oven instead.
Lay the slices out in a baking dish at least 2" deep and bake in a 400°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the meat just begins to brown and crisp around the edges (bacon, like other meat, will continue to cook after you remove it from the oven).
Not only will the bacon be perfect every time, but the fat will also render out more thoroughly this way, meaning your bacon doesn't just taste better, it is better for you.
This video from America's Test Kitchen shows you how to cook bacon perfectly every time:
If you like this lightened up BLT recipe, be sure to check out my other easy, healthy Weight Watchers friendly recipes including: Skinny Egg Salad, Tuna Salad Made Lighter, Turkey, Apple & Spinach Panini, Easy Chicken Flatbread and WW Cheeseburger Salad
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Weight Watchers Skinny BLT Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 slices center cut bacon
- 2 slices light whole-grain bread
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup lettuce of your choice
- 2 thick slices tomato
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet (affiliate link) over medium heat.
- Cook the bacon, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove to paper towels and let drain.
- Toast your bread lightly. Spread one side of each slice with mayonnaise. Top with lettuce, tomato and bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with second slice of toasted bread and cut in half.
Recipe Notes
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
More BLT Recipes for Weight Watchers:
- Chop-tastic Chicken BLT Sandwich (HungryGirl)
- Breakfast BLT Salad (SkinnyTaste)
- BLT Flatbreads (EmilyBites)
- BLT Lettuce Wraps (SkinnyTaste)
- WW BLT Pasta Salad (RecipeDiaries)
- BLT Wonton Cups (HungryGirl)
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Henny Hall
Afternoon
Nice day here on the coast of SC. A little breezy and perfect for your BLT and broccoli salad. I so enjoy your e-mails and have not gotten complacent with my diet one single time thanks to you and your tasty recipes ! Thanks Martha.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Henry, So glad the emails and recipes are helping you stay on track! I appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. Warmly, Martha
pearl steiman
Very tasty.
Erica
love this recipe! I have a question, though if you can answer. When topping each one-side of toast with the mayo, are you using 1 tablespoon on each piece of bread? or, are you only using 1 tablespoon of mayo and using it for both pieces?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Erica,
The ingredients list shows 1 tablespoon of mayo so I use it divided between both pieces of toast. Hope this helps. ~Martha