You're on the road, out of your stash of healthy snacks [1], and the hunger pains are kicking in. There's not much in sight except for a sign you see in the distance for Burger King. While this fast food joint may be known for it's calorie-laden burgers and fries, there are some healthier items on the menu. Click through to see what to order the next time you find yourself at a BK drive-thru.
Premium Alaskan Fish Sandwich
A light and flaky 4.3 oz. cold water white fish fillet topped with tangy tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, and pickles on an Artisan bun — but hold the tarter sauce for a 360-calorie [2] meal.
Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad Wrap
Bite into a blend of seven premium lettuces, crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries, crumbly blue cheese, grilled chicken, and apple cider vinaigrette wrapped in a wheat tortilla, all for 430 calories [3].
Fruit Smoothies
On the sweeter side, BK offers fruit smoothies made with real fruit and low fat yogurt. A medium cup of the Strawberry Banana Smoothie is 310 calories [4], and if you go for the Tropical Mango flavor, it's slightly more at 330 [5].
Links:
[1] http://www.fitsugar.com/Healthy-Road-Trip-Snacks-11990364
[2] http://www.bk.com/en/us/menu-nutrition/lunch-and-dinner-menu-202/chicken-and-fish-sandwiches-221/premium-alaskan-fish-sandwich-m133/index.html
[3] http://www.bk.com/en/us/menu-nutrition/lunch-and-dinner-menu-202/salads-and-wraps-222/chicken-apple-and-cranberry-salad-wrap-m2615/index.html
[4] http://www.bk.com/en/us/menu-nutrition/snacks-203/real-fruit-smoothies-and-frapp-s-235/bk-strawberry-banana-smoothie-m2329/index.html
[5] http://www.bk.com/en/us/menu-nutrition/snacks-203/real-fruit-smoothies-and-frapp-s-235/bk-tropical-mango-smoothie-m2334/index.html