If you’re following an intermittent fasting diet, you might be wondering what to eat during your eating window. Sandwiches are a quick, easy, and delicious option that can be customized to fit your dietary needs.
We’ve gathered some tasty and healthy sandwich recipes that are perfect for intermittent fasters. These sandwich ideas will help you stay on track with your intermittent fasting goals. Keep reading for some inspiration for your next meal!
Tuna Avocado Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 can tuna
½ spring onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ lemon juice
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper, powder
Whole Wheat Bread
¼ Avocado
2 slices tomato
Pesto
Instruction:
Mix together tuna, spring onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
Thinly slice avocado and tomato.
Toast 4 slices of bread.
Spread pesto on bread then add tuna mixture, avocado and tomatoes.
Grilled Chicken and Veggie Sandwich
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
2 slices of whole-grain bread
4 ounces of grilled chicken breast, sliced
1/4 cup sliced bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1 tablespoon of pesto sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed greens for serving
Instructions:
Toast the slices of bread.
Spread pesto sauce on one slice of bread.
Layer sliced grilled chicken breast, sliced bell pepper, and sliced red onion on top.
Season with salt and pepper.
Layer mixed greens on top.
Top with the other slice of bread.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Sandwich
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
2 slices of whole-grain bread
2 tablespoons of reduced-fat cream cheese
2 slices of smoked salmon
1/4 cup sliced tomato
1/4 cup sliced red onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed greens for serving
Instructions:
Toast the slices of bread.
Spread reduced-fat cream cheese on one slice of bread.
Layer smoked salmon, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion on top.
Season with salt and pepper.
Layer mixed greens on top.
Top with the other slice of bread.
Turkey and Hummus Sandwich
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
2 slices of whole-grain bread
2 slices of deli turkey breast
2 tablespoons of hummus
1/4 cup sliced cucumber
1/4 cup sliced red onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed greens for serving
Instructions:
Toast the slices of bread.
Spread hummus on one slice of bread.
Layer sliced deli turkey breast, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion on top.
Season with salt and pepper.
Layer mixed greens on top.
Top with the other slice of bread.