Lower-Fat Ingredient Substitutes
Browse 4 lower-fat substitutes across 4 ingredients. The listed use notes include breakfast, sandwiches, salads and cheesecake.
Ingredient groups to start with
🥓 Bacon
Turkey Bacon is tagged lower-fat; listed uses include breakfast, sandwiches and salads.
🧀 Cream Cheese
Ricotta is tagged lower-fat; listed uses include cheesecake, pasta fillings and baked dishes.
🧀 Ricotta
Cottage Cheese is tagged lower-fat; listed uses include lasagna, stuffed shells and baked dishes.
🍶 Sour Cream
Greek Yogurt is tagged lower-fat; listed uses include dips, baking, toppings and dressings.
Turkey Bacon
Lower fat, similar smoky flavor. Won't get as crispy.
Ricotta
Blend until smooth for best results. Lighter and slightly grainy. Lower in fat than cream cheese. Best in cooked applications.
Cottage Cheese
Blend smooth for best texture. Very similar protein content and mild flavor. Works especially well in lasagna and stuffed pasta where texture gets mixed in.
Greek Yogurt
The best substitute — same tangy flavor, similar thick texture. Lower in fat but higher in protein. Works in virtually every recipe that calls for sour cream.
Lower-Fat substitute FAQs
What makes a substitute lower-fat?
A substitute is tagged lower-fat when that tag appears in SwapChef's curated substitute data. Always check labels for allergens, additives, and cross-contamination if the diet is strict.
How should I choose a lower-fat substitute?
Use the listed ratio, notes, cautions, and “listed for” uses to match the substitute to your recipe goal.