What's a MedlinePlus swap to lighten up sour cream in a dip?

Mix it with plain yogurt.

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  1. Mix it with plain yogurt ✔
  2. Add more cheese
  3. Use whipped cream

Why: MedlinePlus suggests mixing sour cream with plain yogurt, or replacing half the cream cheese with hummus. These swaps keep the flavor while trimming fat and calories.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA suggests plain low-fat Greek yogurt with berries and walnuts for a satisfying breakfast.

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Answer: Mix it with plain yogurt. MedlinePlus suggests mixing sour cream with plain yogurt, or replacing half the cream cheese with hummus. These swaps keep the flavor while trimming fat and calories.

  1. Portion size (MedlinePlus) medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000337.htm
    You can try replacing half of the cream cheese with hummus or mix the sour cream with plain yogurt to make this easier.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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