2) Apple Bites Many fast-food restaurants offer sides of fruit, whether it's apple slices of a fruit cup, Gorin says. Wendys, for example, has apple bites. Though they're really just a light snack on their own, you can also add your apple bites to salads. Per serving: 35 calories, 0 g fat (0 g sat fat), 0 mg sodium, 8 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 0 g protein Wendy's
3) Garden Salad "I might start with a base of the Garden Side Salad and ask to add avocado," Gorin says. (You'll have to skip the cheese and croutons, which are made with butter.) Top it with the light Spicy Asian Chili Vinaigrette, which is vegan-friendly. To make it a full meal, order a baked potato and apple slices, too. Per side salad, with dressing: 70 calories, 2 g fat (0 g sat fat), 220 mg sodium, 12 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein Wendy's
4) French Fries Luckily for plant-based eaters everywhere, the famous fries at Wendys are made with vegan oil. Whether you just want a quick snack or need to add a little oomph to your salad order, these fries never disappoint. Per medium fries: 420 calories, 21 g fat (4 g sat fat), 460 mg sodium, 55 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 5 g protein Wendy's
5) Southwest Avocado Salad If youre in an avocado mood, theres a salad for you at Wendys. Well, sort of. You'll have to order this one without the chicken, bacon, and cheddar. To make it more exciting, ask to add cashews, top with the Light Balsamic Dressing (which is vegan) instead of the Ranch, and add an order of apple bites to the mix. Per full-size salad, with dressing and non-vegan additions: 600 calories, 41 g fat (11 g sat fat), 1240 mg sodium, 17 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 7 g fiber, 43 g protein Wendy's
6) Homestyle Potatoes If youre at Wendys for breakfast, you've got very few vegan-friendly options. Thankfully, the homestyle potatoes are a safe choice. Order them with a side of apple slices to make your morning meal more satisfying, albeit pretty low in protein. Per medium serving: 250 calories, 9 g fat (1.5 g sat fat), 750 mg sodium, 39 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein Wendy's
7) DIY Veggie Burger Wendy's is (as of right now) one of few fast-food joints to not get on the vegan burger train. (C'mon Wendy's!) So, if you're craving a sandwich, you'll have to get creative. DIY a veggie sandwich by ordering a hamburger sans the meat, cheese, and mayoand ask for double veggie fixings (lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles). Drizzle on some ketchup and mustard, stuff a few fries between the buns, and know that you did your best. Nutrition information unavailable. Wendy's
8) Apple Pecan Salad The menu modifications continue. To make the Apple Pecan Chicken salad vegan-friendly, you'll have to order it without the chicken, blue cheese, and (sadly) pecans. (They're prepared with honey.) That leaves you with the vegan Pomegranate Vinaigrette, cranberries, and apples for toppings, so make sure you get a potato on the side. Per full-size salad, with dressing and non-vegan additions: 570 calories, 24 g fat (8 g sat fat), 1150 mg sodium, 51 g carbs, 42 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 39 g protein Wendy's
9) DIY Veggie Wrap Another option if you're feeling super creative: DIY your own veggie wrap. Ask for a tortilla with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a vegan dressing (like the Spicy Asian Chili or Light Balsamic). Then, add some French fries or homestyle potatoes to the wrap. It's not glamorous, but it'll do in a pinch. Nutrition information unavailable. Wendy's