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Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN - Grateful Grazer

🥐 New: Bacon Avocado Croissant Sandwich with a Vegetarian Option

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

This sandwich is inspired by one of my favorite local coffee shop orders. A warm, flaky croissant layered with crispy bacon, melted Swiss cheese, mashed avocado, juicy tomato, and garlic aioli.

It's rich, savory, and hits that perfect balance of crispy, creamy, fresh, and satisfying.

And yes, I make it with real bacon.

There was a time when that would have felt like breaking a rule. For years, I held onto the idea that if I cared about eating vegetarian, I needed to do it perfectly. As if choosing the bacon sandwich somehow meant I wasn't aligned with my values or identity as a dietitian.

But I've since accepted that I'm a plant-forward dietitian and I enjoy bacon. Both can be true at the same time.

Plant-forward doesn't mean plant-perfect. Many of my meals are centered around plants, and sometimes, I choose meat because it sounds good, feels satisfying, or just fits the moment.

Now if you personally prefer not to eat meat at all, that's all good with me too. The recipe includes a vegetarian bacon option so you can make it in a way that aligns with your unique preferences and values.

That's the beauty of intuitive eating. It's completely individualized. You get to decide what it means for you. (I write more about that nuance here).

So if you're craving something cozy and satisfying (and maybe also want to challenge a lingering food rule or two) you can grab the full recipe here:

​Bacon Croissant Sandwich with Avocado and Swiss Cheese​

You can value nutrition and enjoy a bacon croissant sandwich. Both can be true.

Enjoy,
Stephanie

P.S. If you're feeling stuck with food rules that no longer serve you, this is exactly the kind of thing I help clients work through in my 1:1 counseling program. Reply "learn more" if you're interested in hearing more about it.

Hi, I'm Stephanie

I’m a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. I help people enjoy food without stress and reconnect with their bodies through nourishing, plant-forward recipes and personalized guidance.

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Dietitian, Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

Hi, I’m Stephanie, a registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I share nourishing recipes and gentle, non-diet nutrition tips to help you explore a more peaceful, satisfying relationship with food. On my blog, Grateful Grazer, you’ll find support for eating with more trust, curiosity, and self-compassion.

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