When Smart-Beats took their truly fat free margarine off the market (and replaced it with one high in fat but labeled "Better than Fat Free") I had to try to invent a butter-like spread for my baked potatoes. Here's what I came up with:

Mix thoroughly while over low heat or 10-second microwave bursts. Adjust for desired thickness, but tastes better and keeps potato more moist when consistency is slightly runny.

* I use "Better than Milk?" Light powdered soy milk, mixed according to the container directions. It is not sweetened and enhances the butter-flavor.

One serving has 21 calories, about 8 percent calories from fat (0.12 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate and about 1 g of protein).

180 mg sodium.

Can be combined in a blender with fresh chopped garlic or garlic powder to make "Garlic-Buttah" for a fat free garlic bread.

Recipes are not copyrightable, and we are happy to share them. Giving credit to the Healing Heart Foundation (or the Healthy Heart Handbook) would be appreciated.

Neal Pinckney <> Healing Heart Foundation <> Makaha, Hawaii <> AH6HM