Big Mac
Like McDonald’s but concerned about nutrition? Try this healthy Big Mac recipe by Don’t Just Diet:
- 1 whole-grain bun (sometimes I indulge in a potato roll b/c they’re just so delicious)
- 1 Boca burger patty (note: contains large amounts of gluten)*
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- 1 slice fat-free American cheese
- 2 slices dill pickles
- 2 tbsp healthily adapted special sauce (1/8 recipe below):
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons fat-free French salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (no sugar added)
- 1 teaspoon sugar substitute (e.g., stevia)
- 1 teaspoon dried, minced onion
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
McDonald’s Big Mac | DJD Healthy Big Mac | |
Serving size | 1 burger | 1 burger |
Calories | 550 | 295 |
Total fat | 29 g | 2 g |
Saturated fat | 10 g | 0 g |
Carbohydrates | 46 g | 34 g |
Sugar | 9 g | 6 g |
Glycemic index | 51 | 38 |
Glycemic load | 23 | 13 |
* I happen to like Boca burgers b/c they are very low-fat, low-calorie and high-protein, but MorningStar Farms also makes a decent healthy burger. These are also great with extra lean ground beef or turkey but, with a very tight schedule, I appreciate the convenience of pre-made burger patties. Find what works best for you but be careful when selecting a burger patty- many turkey and veggie burgers contain just as much fat and as many calories as regular ground beef!
Yum! I will be trying this.Thanks.
big-mac is one of my favorite things to eat! so refreshing and tasty. Great post
That would be awesome! Thanks for another great post!
that’s such a great idea! Thanks for the tips !
i love your articles and ur enthusiasm they are great fun and fantastic ideas and advice 🙂
Man I miss big macs haha, 4 weeks into my cut. Healthy big mac this is great.
wow, I watched this now Im hungry !, brb kitchen !
omg that looks so good
I don’t eat any animal products. but this one still made me hungry.
Believe it or not, it’s actually a Boca (soy) burger- no meat but you can barely tell the difference!
This looks absolutely delicious! Yum! Have a great day !
This looks absolutely delicious! Yum! Have a great weekend !
I love big macs and whoppers! I haven’t eaten them in a while but think this is delicious !
Great! introduce health problems to those who probably didnt need it !
Does it really taste like a real Big Mac ?
It tastes SHOCKINGLY like a real big mac. In my mind, it actually tastes better b/c I can throw on a few extra pickles and little more special sauce, AND I know it’s super healthy so I enjoy eating it much more than the original. Not only guilt-free but I’m proud of myself for eating it, knowing I’m doing something good for my body!
I love Big Mac. I’m gonna try this recipe.
I use soy cheese instead, because I find it has more flavor than fat free cheese. I also prefer light eggless canola mayo/spread. These are great alternatives for vegans.
Great suggestion, Suzanne, thanks!