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Supermodels swear by this snack

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Gisele Bundchen backstage eating pizza in the hair and makeup room

This is not just any influencer making a snack go viral—nope. It’s Bethenny Frankel, you know, from The Real Housewives of New York and recently from her Sports Illustrated runway debut at 54 years old (!), who has brought something new into the world again. And this time not with a snarky comment or sparkling reality outfit, but with… a tomato. Yup.

The supermodel snack that half of TikTok is now sinking their teeth into really works. It’s a snack that makes you slimmer, counts no thousand calories, and surprisingly fills you up well. But… how do you make this snack and why is it so healthy? Let’s find out.

What exactly is that supermodel snack?

Well, it all starts with a tomato. But not just any tomato – no, a beefsteak tomato (yum!). The thick, juicy variety that you normally only make caprese with during a fancy dinner on your balcony. But Bethenny thought: there’s more you can do with this. And she did: She replaced the bread of a cottage cheese sandwich with such a beefsteak tomato. The supermodel snack consists of:

  • A thick slice beefsteak tomato 
  • Cottage cheese (hello proteins)
  • Slices of turkey breast (although experts say: real chicken is healthier)
  • Dijon mustard (for the kick)
  • ‘Everything but the bagel seasoning’ (TikTok’s favorite spice)
  • And for the divas among us: some arugula or fresh basil

Why this snack is such a hit on TikTok

Well, it all started with a TikTok from Bethenny where she shows how to make this snack. Now, Bethenny often makes TikToks and famous supermodel snacks, but this one was really well received (literally).

@chelseasmessyapronWhen Bethenny Frankel says this is her go-to snack… I listen 👀 Bethenny Frankel shared her go-to supermodel snack and I had to try it—and yep, it’s just as good as everyone says! Here’s how to make it: Slice a good, big, ripe (room temperature) tomato into thick rounds. Add some good salt! Layer on a few slices of shaved deli turkey. Mix about 1 tbsp of cottage cheese with about 1 tsp Dijon mustard—use Grey Poupon! Spoon the mixture on top of the turkey. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Top with fresh basil or arugula if you’re feelin’ fancy. Eat right away! 🤩🥳♬ There She Goes – CYRIL & MOONLGHT & The La’s

Bethenny herself said that she eats her supermodel snack “on repeat” during her preparation for the runway show. So yes, it makes sense that half the world thought: if this is the secret, tell me more. Before long, TikTok was filled with videos of people trying the snack. “Bethenny. Frankel. You did something with this one,” a TikToker headlined above her video, while she proudly held her tomato in front of the camera as if it were a designer bag –mood.

Eating while standing, uhmmm what?

Bethenny herself prefers to eat it standing, at the counter. Because yes, why sit down when you can make it a casual-chic kitchen counter moment? Supermodels (and wannabes like you and me) eat it for breakfast, lunch, pre-workout, or post-breakup (yes, really). The beauty of this snack? no oven, no pan, no mess - it’s as simple as it can be. LOVE IT! Looking for easy breakfasts that are also easy to make? here you can find more recipes.

What makes the supermodel snack so popular?

  • It’s quick: Really ready in three minutes. You don’t even have to cut anything except that tomato.
  • It’s healthy: Proteins from the cottage cheese and turkey, fiber from the tomato, and no bread = no carb crash.
  • It’s photogenic: An important detail. TikTok or it didn’t happen.
  • You feel fancy: Something with mustard, spice mix, and fresh basil makes you feel like you’re suddenly in a fancy deli in New York.
  • It’s mega filling: Seriously, you don’t need to eat twenty crackers afterward.

Here’s how to make it yourself (mini-recipe, screenshot-worthy)

Ingredients:

  • 1 beefsteak tomato
  • 1-2 slices of turkey breast
  • 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of ‘everything but the bagel seasoning’
  • Optional: arugula, basil

How to:

  • Slice the tomato into thick slices.
  • Spread some mustard on the turkey and place it on the tomato.
  • Spoon cottage cheese on top.
  • Herbs on top.
  • Optionally finish with some arugula.
  • Eat. Preferably standing (or running), for the effect.

4 other delicious healthy snacks

– An apple with almond butter

Slice an apple into wedges, spread a teaspoon of almond butter on it and voilà: a healthy snack full of fiber, good fats, and natural energy.

– Cucumber rolls with hummus and smoked salmon
For those who like to pretend they live in a spa: Slice cucumbers lengthwise, spread hummus on them, place a strip of salmon on top, and roll them up like a maki. Tastes fancy, but is ready in 3 minutes.

– Boiled egg with truffle salt
An egg is always a good idea (hello proteins). Boil a few eggs, peel them, sprinkle some truffle salt on top – and you have haute cuisine in an egg cup. Add a few arugula leaves and you’ll feel like you’re in a Parisian bistro.

– Rice cakes with avocado and chili flakes
You think: meh, a rice cake. But throw half an avocado on it, some chili flakes, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon and your snack transforms from “meh” to “wow, have you become a food blogger?” Pro tip: go for rice cakes with sea salt, they taste a bit richer.