Favorite replacements

MissKittyrina

I know there are a lot of "replacements" out there but I can't really think of any except my favorite. I replace any lettuce with fresh spinach, if I cut it into ribbons even my kids don't notice, they just think it's really really green lettuce.

What are some of your favorite "replacements?"

iamrobyn

Waldon Farms salad dressings, jellys, cocktail sauce, and ketchup. No more wasted calories there! I also use the Sara Lee Multi-Grain 45 Calories and Delicious bread. It is thinner then regular bread but I have fooled myself into not noticing that.

acciomuscles

- Plain fat-free Greek yogurt instead of sour cream (you can't tell the difference)
- My ultimate fave is PB2 instead of peanut butter!
- Almond Dream vanilla ice cream instead of Ben & Jerry's :P

KayaSamantha

adding mushrooms into everything with ground beef. They "beef" any dish up and I can cut down on the amount of meat . Also fat free sour cream for a replacement of salad dressings and cheese/creaminess (add in some grated lemon rind or dijon mustard for more flavour).

nrvo

I substitute Fage 0% greek yogurt for sour cream, avocado for mayo on sandwiches and in tuna, sara lee 80 cal and delicious hamburger buns, ground bison or lean turkey for ground beef, etc.

mem50

I am SO glad I am not the only one who does that with the spinach!!! I don't know if it's better but now on sandwiches I use hummus instead of Mayo, yogurt for a dip instead of sour cream plus I changed regular bread for Flatout Flatbread.

countryfatgirl

I used to use cauliflower and can't believe it is not butter for a mashpotato replacement. Cook cauliflower, blend, add butter, salt and pepper... It was better than nothing...LOL

adventuring

I use Better'n Peanut Butter instead of regular peanut butter, mostly because I prefer the taste by quite a bit. It's definitely my favorite replacement.

acciomuscles

I am SO glad I am not the only one who does that with the spinach!!! I don't know if it's better but now on sandwiches I use hummus instead of Mayo, yogurt for a dip instead of sour cream plus I changed regular bread for Flatout Flatbread.

I use hummus in lieu of mayo & FlatOut wraps instead of bread too! Love 'em.

mem50

Me again. Plus I changed regular milk to the Almond Breeze. Seems to "digest" better.

MissKittyrina

I substitute Fage 0% greek yogurt for sour cream, avocado for mayo on sandwiches and in tuna, sara lee 80 cal and delicious hamburger buns, ground bison or lean turkey for ground beef, etc.

I've never thought of avocado with the tuna, I'll have to try that. I usually use cream cheese instead of mayo in my tuna...sounds gross but I actually like it better than mayo (can't stand vinegar flavor). May not be better fat wise, but it has way more protein.

So many great suggestions, writing them all down, yay!

Riverofbeauty

I used to use cauliflower and can't believe it is not butter for a mashpotato replacement. Cook cauliflower, blend, add butter, salt and pepper... It was better than nothing...LOL

I love this and do it all the time - can't even imagine eating mashed potatoes now!