💛 A Warm Meal for Sensitive Tummies
If you or your loved one is living with Crohn’s disease, you know how tricky mealtime can be. Some days, even the thought of food feels overwhelming.
But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on taste or comfort. Today, I’m sharing a Crohn’s-friendly sandwich recipe that’s soft, low in fat, and easy to digest — yet still filling and tasty 😊
📝 Ingredients (for 2 servings)
| Ingredient | Amount | Digestive Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Soft sandwich bread (white or soft whole wheat) | 4 slices | Avoid tough or coarse breads |
| Skinless chicken breast (steamed or grilled) | 100g | Cook without oil |
| Eggs | 2 | Fully hard-boiled |
| Ripe banana | 1 | Adds gentle sweetness & moisture |
| Unsweetened plain yogurt | 1 tbsp | Great mayo substitute |
| Salt | A pinch | Use lightly |
| Olive oil (optional) | 1/2 tsp | For lightly coating pan |
🍳 Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs (about 10 minutes) and chop finely.
- Cook the chicken (steam or pan-grill without oil) and shred.
- In a bowl, mix chicken, egg, yogurt, and a pinch of salt.
- On one slice of bread, layer thin banana slices.
- Spread the chicken-egg mix on the other slice.
- Press both slices together and cut in half — done! 🥪
🌿 Cooking Tips for Crohn’s
- Use minimal or no oil to reduce fat content.
- Replace mayonnaise with plain yogurt for a creamy but lighter texture.
- Want to add veggies? Try soft-cooked zucchini or mashed carrots.
- Lightly warm the bread to make it easier to chew and digest.
❄️ Storage Tips
| Type | Method | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Store in airtight container; eat within 1 day | Banana may brown slightly |
| Freezer | Not recommended | Texture changes too much |
🍽️ Weekly Meal Plan (Including Sandwich)
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack | Total Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Banana porridge | Chicken & Egg Sandwich | Zucchini seaweed soup | Applesauce | ~1,450 kcal |
| Tue | Steamed potato | Soft tofu with soy sauce | Chicken porridge | Sweet potato sticks | ~1,420 kcal |
| Wed | Banana sandwich | Thin rice porridge | Beef radish soup | Plain yogurt | ~1,390 kcal |
| Thu | Banana porridge | Chicken sandwich | Braised tofu | Oatmeal balls | ~1,460 kcal |
| Fri | Rice porridge | Steamed sweet potato | Abalone porridge | Banana | ~1,400 kcal |
💬 This meal plan is a sample — please adjust based on your condition.
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🛒 Shopping List
| Type | Item | Estimated Cost | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples | Bread, chicken, eggs | ~$8 | Refrigerate/freeze |
| Perishables | Banana, yogurt | ~$4 | Room temp / Fridge |
🍪 Bonus Recipe – Oat Banana Cookies
Ingredients:
– 1 ripe banana
– 5 tbsp oats
– (Optional) Pinch of cinnamon
Steps:
- Mash the banana and mix with oats (and cinnamon).
- Shape into cookies and cook on a non-stick pan (no oil, low heat).
- Cool and enjoy!
💌 Final Thoughts
Living with Crohn’s isn’t easy — but warm, gentle meals can bring comfort to your day.
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📣 Week 2 meal plan coming soon!