A healthy sandwich is a lunchtime favorite for a few good reasons: It's easily packable, cheap to make, and the perfect vehicle for complex carbohydrates, good-for-you fats, fiber-packed veggies, and lean protein.

If you're looking for some fun new sandwich ideas, here are 5 sandwich ideas that are not only droolworthy, but also weight-loss friendly. Plus, they offer a creative, sophisticated twist on classic flavors, so they’re sure to keep your love of sandwiches alive.

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1. Banana/ raspberry and peanut butter sandwich 340 calories

1/3 cup sliced rasberries
1 small banana, sliced
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons Peanut Butter


2. Hummus veggie sandwich 210 calories

2 slices Whole Wheat Bread grilled
2 tbsp Hummus
¼ cup sliced cucumber
⅓ cup shredded carrots
6 Fresh spinach leaves
Thinly sliced red onion
roasted red pepper strips


3. Creamy Blueberry sandwich 290 calories

½ cup fresh blueberries
2 slices Whole Wheat Bread
1 tablespoon Peanut Butter
1 tablespoon less fat cream cheese


4. Berry And Almond Butter Sandwich

2 Slices Whole wheat bread
¼ Fresh Raspberries
¼ Fresh Blueberries
2 tbsp Almond Butter



5. Chicken and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich 350 calories

1/2 Avocado
2 oz grilled chicken breast
1 tbsp of pesto
3 slices of havarti cheese / Cheddar cheese
2 slices whole wheat bread