Low Fat Chive Cream Cheese

Elevate your breakfast spread or snack game with this irresistibly creamy and flavorful Low Fat Chive Cream Cheese! Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients like low-fat cream cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, and a generous dose of fresh, zesty chives, this guilt-free spread is as nutritious as it is delicious. Brightened with a hint of lemon juice and perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powders, it’s a healthier twist on the classic cream cheese spread, with only 10 minutes of prep time required. Perfect for slathering on bagels, pairing with crackers, or serving as a light vegetable dip, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a lighter, herbaceous option without sacrificing flavor. Plus, it’s easily customizable and doubles as a versatile make-ahead spread that will wow at any brunch table or snack platter!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Allow the low-fat cream cheese to sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to mix.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh chives and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt. Stir together until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the chopped chives to the cream cheese mixture along with the lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Using a spatula, fold the seasonings and chives into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Taste the cream cheese and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more chives or seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Transfer the low-fat chive cream cheese to a serving bowl or an airtight container for storage.

Step 8

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 9

Serve the chive cream cheese spread on your favorite bagels, crackers, or use it as a vegetable dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(262.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	592.6

Total Fat 40.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 81.6mg	0%
Sodium 1572.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 18.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 357.1mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 483.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.2%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 15.3%