Recipes with butter buds

Bright, citrusy California-style carrots tossed with fresh orange sections and zest. A fat-free vegetarian side dish that brings sunshine to any plate in just 30 minutes.

A scrumptious and spicy chicken dish that is bound to have everyone licking their lips after every bite.

Lemon pepper potatoes are oven-roasted red-skin potato chunks tossed with butter-flavored mix, lemon pepper, and fresh chives. Five-ingredient, low-fat side dish ready in an hour.

This generous broccoli and cheese omelet is a healthy breakfast recipe that is low in fat, cholesterol, and carbs, all without sacrificing flavor.

Low-fat potato, leek, mushroom, and spinach soup pureed smooth with no cream. A vibrant green, flavor-packed bowl ready in 45 minutes from pantry basics.

Old-school stovetop chocolate fudge made with vanilla pudding mix, Dutch cocoa, and a cold-towel cooling technique for smooth, creamy texture. No butter needed, topped with pecans.

Low-fat pineapple cheesecake pie made with cottage cheese instead of cream cheese, set with gelatin, and lightened with whipped egg whites. A no-bake, fluffy, tangy-sweet dessert with crushed pineapple.

Mashed sweet potatoes with orange juice, marmalade, and fresh ginger, baked under a crumbly oatmeal cookie topping. A sweet, citrusy twist on classic sweet potato casserole.

Fat-free banana split pie with cinnamon cookie crust, sugar-free vanilla pudding, crushed pineapple, and fresh strawberries. Layered no-bake dessert that captures the sundae shop in a slim slice.

Plantation shrimp with rice is a lightened Southern skillet dinner with sweet peppers, mushrooms, bay, and Worcestershire. The shrimp cook just until pink and fold into warm rice for a protein-packed low-fat main.

Wholesome whole wheat and oat scones made with oil instead of butter, studded with raisins or currants. Ready in 30 minutes with endless flavor variations.

Bread machine toffee nut wheat bread loaded with crunchy pecans, brown sugar, and a hint of coffee. Dump it in, press start, and fill the house with that warm, toasty aroma.

Low-fat brown sugar apple pie made with fat-free margarine crust and Butter Buds in place of real butter. Granny Smith apples spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh lemon zest.

Bread machine loaf made with crushed buttered popcorn mixed right into the dough. A quirky, buttery white bread with a subtle corn flavor and surprisingly soft crumb.

Lightened cranberry cake with whole berries on the bottom and a tender egg-white batter on top. A jewel-toned holiday dessert with naturally sweet-tart bite.

Bread machine pizza dough with beer and garlic that bakes into tender hand-tossed style crusts with crispy edges in just 7 minutes

A soft, vanilla-scented bread machine loaf studded with rainbow sprinkles. Just 5 minutes of prep, then the machine does the work. Kids go absolutely wild for this one.

Fat-free vegan asparagus soup with onions, leeks, and vegetable stock. No cream, no butter, just bright spring vegetables blended silky and strained smooth.

A lighter banana cake topped with cinnamon-sugar apple slices, made moist with mashed banana, yogurt, and honey instead of heaps of butter. The go-to recipe for using up your fall apple harvest.