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Paleo BLT Wrap (Recipe)

On a real food plan but longing for a BLT, just like the good old days? Try this healthy and delicious alternative.

Cassy Garcia

Written by Cassy Garcia Last updated on August 1, 2014

There are certain foods from our pre-health conscious repertoire that can make us shudder when we think about how mindlessly we consumed them. I used to gobble up sugar cake cookies until full, drink Diet Dr. Pepper with almost every meal, and order myself a giant BLT on white bread whenever I had the chance.

When I committed myself to a healthier, happier lifestyle, I started to learn a great deal about how those foods from my past affect my present health, ability, and longevity. I made the decision to forgo the cookies and completely nix the diet sodas, and I gave a tearful farewell to my beloved BLTs.

From Sandwiches to Wraps

If there’s one trick to success on a real food/paleo plan, it’s knowing how to transform your favorite foods from the past into a healthful alternative that you can enjoy today. Believe it or not, a BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich is an easy fix.

Knowing how to convert sandwiches into wraps is a simple tool to keep in your pocket. The equation is simple: swap the bread for your favorite large leafy green and roll it up. Some of the best sandwich wrappers include: collard greens, swiss chard, dinosaur kale, romaine, cabbage, and butter lettuce.

In this BLT, I’ve opted for mini butter lettuce wraps. Just roll up a slice of all-natural bacon with fresh tomatoes, a slice of avocado, and an optional dab of homemade mayo (or Baconnaise). Enjoy.

Paleo BLT Wrap

Program Compliance: Fed & Fit, Whole 30, 21-DSD

Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 8-9 wraps

Ingredients:

  • 1 head butter lettuce
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons homemade mayo or Baconnaise (optional)

Directions:

  1. Wash the butter lettuce and pat dry. Lay 2-3 leaves on top of each other for each wrap.
  2. Place one piece of bacon on each wrap, 1-2 slices of tomato, 1 slice of avocado, and an optional smear of homemade mayo or Baconnaise.
  3. Roll up and enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Cassy Garcia.

Cassy Garcia

About Cassy Garcia

A lifelong food lover, Cassy took control of her wellbeing in early 2009 after discovering the healing and transforming power of a Paleo lifestyle when combined with her CrossFit training. After graduating from Texas A&M University in College Station, she started work in the medical field and quickly realized her passion for nutrition. She combines her love of nutrition science, delicious food, and energizing fitness adventures on her popular blog, Fed+Fit.

A firm believer that “knowledge is power,” Cassy uses each of her recipes to educate readers on the nutritional power of foods and how to bring them together in the kitchen. She provides step-wise photo instructions that help walk even the most novice cooks through Paleo-style recipes with ease.

An active yogi, CrossFit athlete, and endurance event enthusiast, Cassy is the founder of National Gluten-Free Day (occurs the second Monday of every New Year). She also develops customized corporate wellness programs and provides one-on-one nutrition coaching. She is often found exploring various group fitness classes, conducting televised cooking demonstrations, and chasing her Great Pyrenees, Gus (the big friendly giant), through their yard in San Antonio, Texas.

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