This list has all of the healthiest options that you can order from the Waffle House! From breakfast to lunch to dinner, you'll find a lightened-up option that'll fit your diet below!
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The Healthiest Things You Can Order At Waffle House
Waffle House is probably not the first place you think of if you're trying to watch what you're eating. However, it might surprise you that there's actually a good number of options on the menu under 500 calories.
With that said, making some healthy substitutions here and there is key to getting some of those orders under that calorie total. Those substitutions are also vital to making your order as healthy as possible too - calories aside.
Now, just so you know, I compiled the nutritional info you'll see for each item directly from Waffle House's Nutrition Page. So, you can rest assured the numbers are accurate. Feel free to explore the page yourself, though.
Anyway, let's not waste another second. Let's get into the good stuff!
1. Garden Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 35 Calories
- 0g Fat
- 7g Carbs
- 1g Protein
The classic Waffle House Garden Salad is a pretty standard side salad with Romaine and iceberg lettuce, cucumber, and sliced tomatoes. The garden salad on its own is super low in calories, so there's room to add the dressing of your choice.
2. Grits
Nutritional Info:
- 90 Calories
- 6.5g Fat
- 14g Carbs
- 4g Protein
I love Southern grits, and the cheese grits at the WH are actually bangin'. You could even add the cheese grits for 50 more calories or ham, eggs, and cheese to the grits for only 290 calories total!
3. Bert's Chili
Nutritional Info:
- 150 Calories
- 6g Fat
- 15g Carbs
- 10g Protein
The ubiquitous Waffle House chili is available as a side, an entree, and an addition to various menu items. One small bowl of Bert's Chili with no additions is 150 calories, but you can add smoked ham (60 calories) for a protein boost, as well as onions, grilled mushrooms, and grilled tomatoes.
4. Grilled Chicken Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 175 Calories
- 20g Fat
- 8g Carbs
- 31g Protein
If you are looking for a protein rich meal that is low in carbs, one of the best Waffle House salads is the Grilled Chicken Salad. It is a class garden salad with juicy chicken breast, extra greens, and your choice of dressing - just be aware that some of the dressings are high in fat, so watch how much you use if you want to keep it lower in calories.
5. 2 Egg breakfast
Nutritional Info:
- 180 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 2g Carbs
- 12g Protein
If you're just looking for a simple high protien low calorie breakfast, order the two eggs any style. I prefer to get them sunny side up, but they'll prepare them any way you want! You can even add some white toast or wheat toast and your breakfast will only come out to 230 calories.
6. Egg Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 220 Calories
- 8.5g Fat
- 27g Carbs
- 10g Protein
You can't beat a classic egg sandwich, and I think the one from the WH is delicious! You can get it with just eggs for 220 calories, or my favorite, add some bacon for only 140 calories.
7. Grilled Ham Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 240 Calories
- 4g Fat
- 33g Carbs
- 19g Protein
I love a classic deli sandwich, and the grilled ham sandwich from the Waffle House is actually pretty darn good. It's not too high in calories, and it's pretty high in protein, too, which you know I love.
8. Classic BLT Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 275 Calories
- 13.5g Fat
- 27g Carbs
- 12g Protein
Waffle House has a fantastic range of lunch sandwiches. One of my favorites is the classic BLT. Add an extra egg for a tasty and healthy BLT egg sandwich to increase your protein intake.
9. Ham and Egg Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 330 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 34g Carbs
- 25g Protein
So, I just talked about the grilled ham sandwich, and if you want to take that up a notch, you have to order the ham and egg sandwich. It instantly adds some more protein and healthy fats to the meal without adding any unnecessary calories. You could even add a slice of cheese to the sandwich for only 50 more calories!
10. Waffles
Nutritional Info:
- 410 Calories
- 18g Fat
- 55g Carbs
- 8g Protein
No list would be complete without the famous waffles, and while they may not seem like the most nutritious options, classic waffles are only 410 calories and can be pretty healthy when you go easy on the toppings.
11. Build-Your-Own Omelet
Nutritional Info:
- 440 Calories
- 39g Fat
- 4g Carbs
- 21g Protein
Waffle House's Toddle House Omelets are pretty high in calories, but if you build your own, these beloved breakfast choices can also be among the healthiest. A basic ham and cheese omelet is around 400 calories and will also give you about 30 grams of protein. To keep the saturated fat down, you can go for a ham egg white omelet because egg whites.
12. Original Angus Hamburger
Nutritional Info:
- 465 Calories
- 33g Fat
- 30g Carbs
- 11g Protein
If you're craving a classic burger, the original angus hamburger is an excellent order. You can even lower the carbs and order it on a lettuce bun. That way, you can make it a hamburger while still keeping it well under 500 calories!
13. Grilled Chicken Sandwich Deluxe
Nutritional Info:
- 490 Calories
- 26g Fat
- 30g Carbs
- 33g Protein
The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is among Waffle House's most popular menu items, with tender chicken breast, sliced tomatoes, and lettuce on a grilled bun. Just like the burger, you can make it healthier by ordering the grilled chicken with a lettuce bun instead of regular bun.
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