We all know that bagels are pretty high-carb, but slathering cream cheese or butter on them is what really gets you into trouble. No worries at this chain restaurant: Einstein Bros. Bagels offers healthier alternatives like reduced-fat schmears, hummus and peanut butter - a great way to add healthy fat to breakfast (or lunch). It also serves a Good Grains bagel that has an impressive 4 grams of fiber.
"The Einstein Bros. Bagels brand has always had a reputation for offering healthy choices," says James O'Reilly, chief concept officer. "Our most recent major initiatives have been the launch of the less than 400 Calorie menu in 2009 and the Lighter Side menu in 2010. The Lighter Side menu has become permanent in our restaurants and features a number of healthier choices."
Among them are Einstein's Bagel Thins (thinner, lower calorie, lower carb bagels), healthful alternatives to traditional high-fat cream cheese, fruit and yogurt parfaits and Bagel Thin breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
Favorite Healthy Options
- Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich: 465 calories, 17 g fat, 470 mg sodium
- Egg Frittata: 430 calories, 610 g fat, 690 mg sodium
- Caffe Latte (Hot): 140 calories, 5 g fat
Danger Zone
- Albacore Tuna Panini Melt: 530 calories, 21 g fat, 1670 mg sodium
- Veg-Out Sandwich: 500 calories, 24 g fat
- Caffe Latte (Frozen): 460 calories, 18 g fat
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