There are 2 secret weapon ingredients that I keep stocked in my kitchen at all times. One sweet, the other savory and they’re BOTH very good for you. They’re both great ways to lower the fat content in some of your favorite recipes! Here they are…from my secret weapon arsenal to yours.

Pumpkin. I use canned pumpkin to make virtually fat free muffins. These are my go-to dessert…make them all the time! There is something really awesome that happens when you mix canned pumpkin with a boxed cake mix. Seriously! This killer low-fat muffins recipe uses NO oil or eggs. All it calls for is a can of pumpkin and a boxed cake mix. We always use devils food for fudgey muffins or a spice cake mix for a fun twist. They’re really dense and moist.

…and Greek Yogurt. YESSS!!! This stuff is awesome-sauce! There is NO fat and it’s slap dab FULL of protein! Here are all of the things you can do with it.

• Use instead of sour cream for baked potatoes, tacos, dips, etc.
• Replacement for mayonnaise in salads, dressings or dips – and even on sandwiches.

I love it for salads, dips and especially as a sour cream replacement – but I have to say that I haven’t quite nailed down a good recipe for ranch salad dressing using it. Let’s just face it…not much else compares to full fat ranch dressing. Others have great success making Tzatziki sauce with it. I’ve made it – and it IS good! I love to snack on that with some crackers or chopped veggies.

• Great for breakfast or snacks in place of regular yogurt. It’s delicious with honey and your favorite granola. I love to layer granola and this yogurt. Add fresh fruit…and it’s the bomb {dot} com!

Here are a couple of the recipes I’ve created using Greek Yogurt in place of mayonnaise or dressing.

Sweet and Sour Tuna Salad

Skinny BLT Chicken Pasta Salad

Do you have secret weapon ingredients that you can’t live without? If so, I’d love to hear all about them!! I’m always looking to add new weapons to my healthier foods “arsenal”. Please be sure to share them with us!!

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