See recipe ideas, plus get fresh topping ideas and learn the criteria for a healthy hot dog.

These fat-free and low-fat hot dogs are great for your heartand your taste buds.

What Makes a Healthy Fat-Free or Low-Fat Hot Dog?

3 hot dogs with various toppings

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(Cracker Jacks andhomemade s’moresare optional but recommended to complete the nostalgic experience.)

Soy protein isolate and pea protein amp up the protein to trump any other franks on this list.

They’re practically ubiquitous, and we’ll admit that not all their products earn top nutrition marks.

Ball Park beef hotdog package

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(By the way, they’re organic and Whole30-approved, if you need it.)

Vegetarian recipes are often your best bet.

Tomato extract gives them their vibrant hot dog hue, while mustard and other seasonings spice things up.

Lightlife smart hot dog package

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National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.

Hebrew National beef franks package

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Applegate natural uncured turkey hot dog package

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Yves the good dog package

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Sweet Pickle Relish

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