Fast food just doesn’t do it for me like it used to.  Big Mac and greasy fries?  No, thanks. I’d rather have my Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato Stuffed Burgers with crispy baked sweet potato fries (look for the recipe tomorrow!)

I have to admit though, I am and always will be a Dunkin’ Donuts girl.  Their coffee brightens my day, and I’m a big fan of their healthy DDSmart menu options (‘specially the Egg White Flatbread sandwiches). 

It’s the little things in life, people.

But then I saw this…

(Warning: This is not part of the DDSmart menu!)

Fluffy eggs, melted cheese and cherrywood smoked bacon stacked between two maple syrupy waffles!? Yes please!

I was intrigued, but not impressed by the 23 grams of fat (8 of them saturated!), 1000 mg of sodium, added sugars and barely-there fiber content.

So I decided to create my own–which ultimately made my stomach (..and wallet!) very happy.

Maple-Infused Egg White Waffle Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 Kashi 7 Grain GoLean Waffles

• 2 egg whites

• 1 Laughing Cow “Light” Cheese wedge

• 2 slices low sodium Canadian or lean turkey bacon (optional)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup (sugar free or regular)

Directions

Step 1: Toast up 2 waffles

Step 2:  Microwave 2 egg whites in microwave-safe bowl for 1 min 30 sec (or until fluffy).

Step 3:  Smear one side of waffle with cheese wedge, place egg whites on top and drizzle lightly with maple syrup.

Step 4:  Slice and enjoy!

Hellloooo deliciousness!

Only 320 calories, 6 grams of fat (a whole lot better than DD’s 23g!), 6 grams of fiber (vs. DD’s 1 g), 500 mg less sodium (than DD) and 25 grams of filling protein.

America runs on Dunkin Simply Savor? Catchy no? 

 Question for you:

How do you curb your fast food cravings?

Have you made any healthy recipes inspired by your favorite fast food menu items?