DISCLAIMER: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with Flatout Flatbreads, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
These three low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes will help you get your cheese fix without the carb load! Bring on the cheese, lovelies!
Here’s a story my mom likes to tell about my rise to foodie-dom from my picky beginnings as a child. I – like most kids- loved grilled cheese growing up. One day I guess mom may have gotten a little overzealous on the pan-fry action, resulting in slightly overbrowned bread. My response? Mom, WASH my grilled cheese. It’s clearly dirty, so please wash it clean. Well, let’s just say I learned pretty quickly why you don’t put sandwiches under water in the sink.
Today I’m still a total grilled cheese fiend. When I’m cooking all day working on recipe development, sometimes the only thing I feel like eating at night is a solid grilled cheese. Of course, I’ve upgraded from my mother’s white bread + Kraft singles combo to a more low carb healthy grilled cheese, but it totally hits the spot.
How to Make Low Carb Healthy Grilled Cheese
So grilled cheese is certainly a staple for so many kids, there’s no reason we can’t make low carb healthy grilled cheese with better ingredients. My calorie and carb-slashing secret is to use Flatout Foldit Flatbreads in place of the two thick slices of bread. Each of these have around 100 calories (yes for both sides of the sandwich), 3-7 grams of fibre and 6-10 grams of protein. They make awesome sandwiches (among a million other things like pizzas, bieber tails, egg cups and more), so why not turn them into the base for my low carb healthy grilled cheese?
Grilled cheese is one of those culinary standards that you just need to master, and the sky is the limit when it comes to choosing your yummy add-ins. I switch it up depending on what I have in the fridge but check out my three favourite low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes.
Fig & Brie Healthy Grilled Cheese
A mouthwatering combination of sweet figs, creamy brie, spicy arugula and crunchy walnuts make this one of my all time favourite low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes.
Brussel Sprout & Pear Healthy Grilled Cheese
I’m kinda obsessed with Brussels sprouts and the combination with sweet pear, spicy mustard, sprightly pomegranate and sharp Havarti is a must do healthy grilled cheese.
Artichoke & Pesto Healthy Grilled Cheese
For my savoury food lovers, this healthy grilled cheese recipe offers a burst of salty, nutty and cheesy flavour in every bite.
So tell me:
What ingredients would you put in your low carb healthy grilled cheese?
Did your mom or dad make you grilled cheese as a kid?
Have you tried Flatout Foldits yet?
Leave me a comment below with some of your thoughts!
Brie & Fig Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 Flatout Foldit Artisan Flatbread
- Melted butter
- 4 slices thick of brie cheese rind removed
- 4 Figs thinly sliced
- 1 cup arugula
- ¼ cup walnuts toasted and crushed
- 2 tsp honey
Instructions
- Brush the outsides of the Flatout Foldit with a bit of butter and lay flat, butter side down.
- Layer with the cheese, figs, arugula, walnuts and honey, then fold over and place in a nonstick skillet heated over medium high heat.
- Cook on each side until golden brown and melty. Enjoy!
Pear & Brussel Sprout Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 Flatout Foldit Artisan Flatbread
- Melted butter
- 1 cup Brussel sprouts finely shaved
- 1 tbsp Grainy mustard
- 4 slices of pear
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- 4 slices Havarti cheese
Instructions
- Brush the outsides of the Flatout Foldit with a bit of butter and lay flat, butter side down.
- In a bowl, mix together the sprouts and mustard.
- Layer with Foldit with the cheese, brussel sprout mixture, pear, and pomegranate, then fold over and place in a nonstick skillet heated over medium high heat.
- Cook on each side until golden brown and melty. Enjoy!
Artichoke, Tomato & Basil Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 Flatout Foldit Artisan Flatbread
- Melted butter
- 4 Artichoke hearts quartered
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 4 leaves basil
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Brush the outsides of the Flatout Foldit with a bit of butter and lay flat, butter side down.
- Layer with the cheese, artichokes, and tomatoes, then dollop with pesto and a few basil leaves. Fold over, and place in a nonstick skillet heated over medium high heat.
- Cook on each side until golden brown and melty. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: These recipes were developed in paid partnership with Flatout, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian, an avid food writer and blogger, a cookbook author and the founder of Abbey’s Kitchen Inc.
Carol says
March 18, 2017 at 8:49 pmYou may want to try mayonaise on the outer slices of bread, in place of butter.
Abbey Sharp says
May 8, 2017 at 6:08 pmI’ve heard of that! Gotta love fat 🙂
Aliah says
January 24, 2017 at 8:29 pmMmmm artichoke and pesto! Who knew you could grilled cheese healthy…can’t wait to this one for my family!
Abbey Sharp says
January 27, 2017 at 6:14 pmright!!
Christina Bauer says
January 24, 2017 at 10:13 amOk, I love grilled cheese ALL ways, but never thought of using flatbread for them!!
Abbey Sharp says
March 16, 2017 at 5:17 pmyess!! its so easy!
Chrissy says
January 23, 2017 at 10:26 pmYeah, I should totally get more creative with grilled cheese for my daughters. They are pretty picky but I at least try to throw some ham in there. LOL But I should spice it up for them and then figure out how to disguise it.
Abbey Sharp says
March 16, 2017 at 5:17 pmyes, spice it up!!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
January 23, 2017 at 10:01 pmi love flat out bread products but never thought of turning them into grilled cheese. great idea for quick meal.
Abbey Sharp says
March 16, 2017 at 5:17 pmabsolutely! so easy
Kerri McGrail says
January 23, 2017 at 9:45 pmI havent tried these wraps bc #glutenfree but lots of my family and friends love them! They are super versatile!
Abbey Sharp says
March 16, 2017 at 5:17 pmthey’re amazing
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
January 23, 2017 at 9:40 pmThese ideas are genius!!! My husband and I both love grilled cheese and with less carbs, that means more cheese 😉 haha
Abbey Sharp says
March 16, 2017 at 5:16 pmso glad you enjoy!!
Jodi @ Create Kids Club says
January 23, 2017 at 9:30 pmAbbey- This is a brilliant use for flatbread – love it!
Abbey Sharp says
May 8, 2017 at 6:10 pmYay! Thanks
Jodi @ Create Kids Club says
January 23, 2017 at 9:25 pmAbbey – I love this use of flat breads! Your sandwiches look amazing 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
May 8, 2017 at 6:10 pmThank you!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
January 23, 2017 at 2:53 pmI love those wraps and brie is the best in grilled cheese!
Sarah says
January 23, 2017 at 2:48 pmAll the delicious grilled cheese options! I always add veggies and layers of flavor to my grilled cheese when we would make them. Great flavor combos, I’d be all over the brussels sprouts and pears I think.
Lauren O'Connor says
January 23, 2017 at 12:39 pmAll such great combos – especially love the Pear & Brussels Sprouts one. Been hankering for a good grilled cheese sandwich.
Abbey Sharp says
May 8, 2017 at 6:10 pmI’m always hankering for a grilled cheese :). Thanks!