Lighten Up Appetizer Recipes

Answer 1

Some of the ingredients commonly used in appetizer recipes can be full of fat and calories. A few simple tweaks can not only lighten them up, but some can even add nutritional value.

One common ingredient in appetizer recipes is sour cream. Consider using plain Greek yogurt instead, and enjoy added protein and other nutrients while reducing fat and calories.

Another common ingredient is cream cheese. A simple switch with Neufchatel cheese can save 1/3 of the fat and many of the calories that come along with cream cheese. When making dips and other cold appetizers, you can save even more fat and calories by using the fat free version. This is not recommended for hot appetizer recipes however, as the lower fat substitute can become gritty when heated.