Low or Fat Free Substitutions

CORNBREAD SUBSTITUTE FOR DIABETICS
1 c. uncooked cream of wheat1 c. self-rising flour1 c. buttermilk1/4 c. cooking oil1 egg4 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt
Combine all ingredients well. Pour into a greased skillet and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

CREAM CHEESE SUBSTITUTE
1 c. plain non-fat yogurt, drained
Line sieve with white paper towel. Put yogurt in. Place in bowl to drain. Leave overnight in refrigerator. Diet cream cheese in the morning.






This is for those of you who want to substitute something healthy or lowfat.

Sour Cream Substitutes
Plain low-fat yogurt1/2 cup cottage cheese blended with 1-1/2 teaspoon lemon juiceFat-free sour cream
Whipped Cream Substitutes
Chilled, whipped evaporated skim milk
Nondairy whipped topping made from polyunsaturated fat

Cream Substitutes
Evaporated MilkUse: Evaporated skim milk
Whole milk (as a beverage or in recipes) substitutes:Use: Skim, 1-percent or 2-percent milk
Ice cream substitutes:Low-fat or nonfat ice creamFrozen low-fat or nonfat yogurtFrozen fruit juice productsSorbet


Meat Substitutes
Ground beef substitutes:Extra lean ground beef Lean ground turkey or chicken
Bacon substitutesCanadian baconLean ham
Sausage substitutesLean ground turkey95-percent fat-free sausage
Whole Egg Substitutes
Two egg whites1/4 cup cholesterol-free liquid egg product1 egg white plus 2 teaspoons oilOne egg yolk equals one egg whiteOne egg (as thickener) equals 1 tablespoon flour
Mayonnaise and Salad Dressing Substitutes
Low-fat or fat-free mayonnaiseWhipped salad dressingPlain low-fat yogurt combined with low-fat cottage cheese