10/12/2023
HOW TO REDUCE THE CALORIE COUNT OF MAC AND CHEESE?
Mac and cheese is typically made with rich, high calorie ingredients like pasta, cheese, and milk or cream. Some versions also include cream cheese or butter, which provide additional fat and calories.
These rich ingredients make mac and cheese a tasty dish to enjoy in moderation, but thankfully, there are easy swaps you can make to reduce the calorie content or make the dish healthier.
Here are a few healthier swaps for your macaroni and cheese:
Use high protein, high fiber pasta made from beans or chickpeas instead of plain macaroni to increase its protein and fiber contents.
Use cauliflower or broccoli florets instead of plain macaroni to reduce carbs and calories.
Follow the directions for “light preparation” on boxed mac and cheese products, as they require less butter and milk.
Add vegetables to your mac and cheese to increase the fiber and nutrient contents and decrease the calories per serving.
Halve the amount of cheese used and add herbs and spices to flavor the dish instead.
Swap cream and milk for unsweetened nut milk, which may reduce calories.
Use Neufchâtel cheese instead of cream cheese, which provides the same tangy flavor and creamy texture in fewer calories.
Add diced chicken breast or other lean protein sources, such as tuna or beans, to make the dish more filling and higher in protein.
Also, keep in mind that because mac and cheese is typically rich and calorie-laden, you should enjoy it in moderation and limit your serving size to no more than 1 cup (approximately 150–250 grams) per serving.
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