Unconventional uses for common foods...

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
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What food products do you use for a purpose other than what people typically use them for? (all food related...lol)

Examples:

1. cream cheese in pasta

2. biscuit dough for pizzas

3. instant coffee in protein shakes
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  • spiritcrusher
    spiritcrusher Posts: 326 Member
    Zucchini.
  • gauchogirl
    gauchogirl Posts: 467 Member
    Donuts for hamburger buns.
    Bacon as candy.
    Oh wait, this is why I'm fat.

    I kiiiddd, I kiiiidddd.

    Pumpkin in protein smoothies.
    Sweet potatoes as noodles.
    Arrowroot powder in place of flour to make gravy.
    Cauliflower mashed instead of potatoes (probably the most satisfying switch ever in human history.)
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    does greek yogurt in place of sour cream count?
  • Jenny_Taylia
    Jenny_Taylia Posts: 540 Member
    Rub coffee grounds on your legs to get rid of cellulite
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    I'll put a little ginger in my homemade salsa.

    I like oregano in my chili

    Cilantro in a stir fry

    Sausage in my German pancakes
  • musenchild
    musenchild Posts: 182 Member
    Zucchini instead of pasta
  • Jenny_Taylia
    Jenny_Taylia Posts: 540 Member
    And rub the inside of a banana peel on your face, let it dry, wash it off...3 or 4 time a day for a week to get rid of acne.
  • cgarand
    cgarand Posts: 541 Member
    I made tuna with greek yogurt for the first time the other day and it was so delicious! Who needs mayo?
  • dr2k12
    dr2k12 Posts: 291 Member
    I simmer a stick of pepperoni in my spaghetti sauce and it is amazing...
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    Cocoa powder in my chilli,
    Cauliflower as a pizza base,
    Cauliflower blitzed up instead of a white pasta sauce.
  • WickedGarden
    WickedGarden Posts: 944 Member
    avocado instead of mayo in tuna sandwiches
    greek yogurt for sour cream
    applesauce for oil (in baking)
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    I made tuna with greek yogurt for the first time the other day and it was so delicious! Who needs mayo?

    Ever tried it with tzatziki? NOM!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    does greek yogurt in place of sour cream count?

    This is my favorite.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    does greek yogurt in place of sour cream count?

    This is my favorite.

    totally counts!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Another one- I'm not sure if this counts or not- but lately a staple of mine has been to make protein lattes- 1 scoop vanilla protein, 4oz milk, blend (mini blender for me), slowly blend in however much coffee (pumpkin spice lately!), and stevia and cinnamon to taste- then microwave result for 30s to reheat (careful- overheating will denature the protein and make it chunky- eew!). It gets a nice heady foam and tastes DELICIOUS!
  • briebear77
    briebear77 Posts: 253 Member
    One time I was so broke I used oatmeal for cat litter...it was kinda sad and pathetic. Luckily those days are (mostly) over!
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    I simmer a stick of pepperoni in my spaghetti sauce and it is amazing...

    That sounds really good! Thanks I want pepperoni now lol
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Ranch dressing mixed with tuna in pasta salad. Sooooo much better than mayo.

    Ranch on baked potatoes. Ranch with buffalo wings. Ranch and salsa as a dip.

    I have a stupid Ranch Tooth that won't shut up.

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  • mensasu
    mensasu Posts: 355 Member
    does greek yogurt in place of sour cream count?

    That's what I use when I make my fake mashed potatoes - using cauliflower, garlic and yogurt.
  • mensasu
    mensasu Posts: 355 Member
    And rub the inside of a banana peel on your face, let it dry, wash it off...3 or 4 time a day for a week to get rid of acne.

    And if you rub it against your teeth its supposed to whiten them (same with a slice of strawberry)
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    One time I was so broke I used oatmeal for cat litter...it was kinda sad and pathetic. Luckily those days are (mostly) over!
    Better than the other way around.
  • thelaurameister
    thelaurameister Posts: 689 Member
    Cottage cheese as salad dressing!
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Celery for baby teething
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    Celery for baby teething

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  • brokenhonu
    brokenhonu Posts: 21 Member
    applesauce or pumpkin in place of the oil in baked goods like muffins, cakes and quick breads
  • Eavie0513
    Eavie0513 Posts: 40 Member
    I dissolve a halls cough drop in water and have menthol tea sometimes when my nose is stuffy.
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    a pinch of cocoa powder or salt in coffee grounds when brewing a pot of coffee will cut the bitterness
    use a citrus peel on scuff marks on the floor or on a water spot on a wood table
    vinegar to clean shower heads, coffee makers and in the laundry to soften "scratchy" towels
    used coffee grounds in indoor planters to prevent gnats and other bugs
    chapstick on a light bulb/socket that gets stuck or is squeaky when you twist in the bulb
    cayenne pepper in the garden to keep the cats from using it as a litterbox
    water in a zip bag, inside a shoe that is tight....couple days in the freezer, no more tight shoe
  • DaisyHamilton
    DaisyHamilton Posts: 575 Member
    Avocados, cinnamon, eggs, honey, EVOO, bananas, mayo, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, crushed Aspirin,
    Hair and face masks!
  • amonkey794
    amonkey794 Posts: 651 Member
    saving some of these!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Lettuce leaves as an impromptu bikini.

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