Burger King Double Cheeseburger Protein Box
A customized Burger King option pairing a double cheeseburger served bunless over fresh lettuce with a side garden salad. It offers high protein and low refined carbs for steady energy and easy digestion on busy evenings.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: At the counter or drive-thru
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At the counter or drive-thru
At the counter or drive-thru, order a Double Cheeseburger specified as "no bun" and ask for it to be served in a side-salad container or meal bowl.
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Request extra lettuce
Request extra lettuce, tomato slices, and onion on top of the patties, keeping ketchup light or omitting it to reduce added sugar.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Order a Side Garden Salad as your…
Order a Side Garden Salad as your side item instead of French fries.
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Dress the salad lightly using half a…
Dress the salad lightly using half a packet of light balsamic vinaigrette or simple olive oil and vinegar if available.
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Assemble your bowl by placing the warm…
Assemble your bowl by placing the warm patties over the salad greens, cut into bite-sized pieces, and enjoy immediately with a fork.
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