If you haven't discovered Land-o-Lakes fat free half-n-half (in the purple container at your store), look for it. It is all but identical to standard half-n-half, with none of the fat, and the calories of whole milk. It works very well as a substitute for cream, half-n-half etc. It doesn't whip, however. If you don't mind the loss of the richness of cream, in exchange for the calorie reduction, it's worth it. I use it all of the time. It's great in coffee and on cereal, as well.