Wobbly Boots BBQ: healthy menu choices

Thursday, March 29, 2018

On a Diet? Here's How You Can STILL Enjoy Wobbly Boots BBQ!

Summer (aka- swimsuit season) is just around the corner. This is the time of year when many people try cutting back on calories and may think that the best BBQ in Des Moines may no longer be an option for them. NOT TRUE! We've got a few tips in today's blog that will help you enjoy dining at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse while still keeping things "light."

Be Picky About Meat Choices
Some meats are a healthier choice than others, yet still have that satisfying hickory-smoked flavor that fills your tummy with happiness. Chicken and turkey are always a great choice when you're searching for a low-fat protein, and if you're craving beef, the lean meat on our Prime Rib French Dip is a good decision.

Some dishes, like our catfish items, can be ordered grilled instead of fried to make them healthier for you. Another way to get your meat cravings fulfilled but not overdo it is to use them as a salad topping. That way they are mixed in with lots of vegetables to fill you up quickly. Our Cowboy Cobb is a perfect choice, but it is a BIG salad, so if you're worried about eating too much, order a half-portion instead.

Sauce on the Side
Just like a lot of folks order salads with dressing on the side, our BBQ is available with the sauce on the side. (Except for the Burnt Ends, which are always served with the sauce they are smoked in.) Dishes served without sauce are ordered "dry," but don't worry, that's just a phrase. Our slow-smoked meat itself is never dry, but instead tender and juicy! Getting our house-made BBQ sauce on the side allows you to control exactly how much is added to your meal.

Choose Side Dishes Wisely
Most of the menu items come with at least one of our scrumptious, down-home side dishes. Even though those gigantic Onion Rings and that creamy homemade Mac & Cheese are hard to resist, if you're watching what you eat, we do have lots of other choices that are equally delicious. Instead, order a baked potato, cottage cheese, green beans, or a side salad.

Drink More Water
Staying hydrated is always a good, healthy idea, but it's also an excellent trick for making your body feel more full. Drinking a glass of water before you eat can help you to eat less for your meal. (You can always get a doggy bag for any leftover food.) If you need a bit more flavor, add a squeeze of lemon to your water, and unsweetened tea is another good no-calorie option. For those in the mood for a cocktail, using water or club soda as a mixer, or simply enjoying a really good liquor over ice, adds zero calories to your drink.

BBQ may have a reputation for being a "heavy" food, but if you change your ordering habits, you can still enjoy the best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines anytime that you like. Just because it's not deep-fried or covered in sauce, if it comes out of the Wobbly Boots Roadhouse kitchen, you know it's going to be amazing! You can still order the higher calorie dishes on the days you have earned a "cheat meal."

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

How to Enjoy BBQ on the "Lighter" Side

Summer is a time when people seem to want to eat a little lighter than usual. During the warmest months we wear less clothing, especially in the swimming pool, and the heat can seem to suck the appetite right out of you. In case you've been feeling this way, today our blog offers a few ideas on how to enjoy Wobbly Boots BBQ and still eat a little lighter.

It's sort of like getting to have your cake and eat it too, except that there's no cake involved in our suggestions on how to enjoy the best BBQ in Des Moines in a lighter way. Instead, it's all about how you choose to order what you eat.

Sauce on the Side
One quick and easy way to cut calories from your meal is to order the sauce on the side. This is common for salads, but you can do it with BBQ too. (Except for the Burnt Ends, which are always served "wet" with the sauce they are smoked in.) This way you can monitor exactly how much sauce makes it onto your meat and into your stomach.

Our hickory-smoked dishes are actually delicious with no sauce at all! If you like the idea of adding just a touch of our house recipe BBQ sauce for extra flavor, take a bottle home to use on all of your meals! It adds amazing flavor to just about anything.

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, Des Moines, Clive IA, BBQ

Choose Side Dishes Wisely
Those gigantic, crispy, amazing Onion Rings and Creamy Homemade Mac & Cheese that come out of the Wobbly Boots Roadhouse kitchen are hard to resist. If you're trying to eat a little "lighter" for the season, we've still got some tasty options for you to enjoy. Green Beans, a Baked Potato, Cottage Cheese, or even a Side Salad may be more what you're looking for.

Be Picky About Your Meats
Some meats are a healthier choice than others, and some don't feel like they fill you up as much. Save the heavier dishes for days when you're hungrier, or wait until this winter when they're a great way to warm up on a cold day. For now, we've got lots of lighter choices for you to pick from.

Chicken and turkey are a good option, and if you're craving beef, our Prime Rib French Dip is perfect. If you opt for one of our catfish dishes, request that it be grilled instead of fried. Salads are a perfect food if you're wanting to keep things light, and most of ours come with one of our savory smoked meats as a topping. Since it can be quite a hefty meal on its own, our Cowboy Cobb is available in a half-portion order.

Drink More Water
Nothing is better for helping a person eat lighter than drinking plenty of water. It's also a great way to stay hydrated during these hot summer months. Even if you want to have tea or lemonade to wash your meal down with, have a glass of water alongside it.

You can even enjoy a cocktail with your food if you order wisely. Water and club soda as a mixer add zero calories to your liquor, and many libations taste great simply enjoyed over ice. We've got plenty of light beer options behind the bar, and a single glass of wine is usually fewer calories than a soda pop.

BBQ may have a reputation for being a "heavy" food, but if you change your ordering habits, you can still enjoy the best BBQ in Des Moines. Making healthy eating choices is a great habit to get into, and once you're used to it, having a "cheat meal" once in a while isn't so bad. You can also come into Wobbly Boots Roadhouse knowing that no matter what you decide to order, it's always going to taste amazing and have you coming back for more!

Award-winning BBQ right here in Des Moines!