Swapping Butter the easy way
Butter is another staple ingredient in baking, it adds flavour, moisture and softness to sweet and savoury baked treats.
Either trying vegan baking the first time or need more tips to have a dairy-free baking experience, we can help you.
Here is a list of the ingredients that are best suited to swap butter out for a healthier options.
• Avocado
Avocados are a very healthy swap as they are a great source of vitamins, nutrients
and minerals.
Ideal for sweet and savoury dishes.
Ratio example: 1:1 (1 part butter = 1 part avocado)
• Coconut oil
This is a favourite swap as it is healthy and has a rich, great taste.
Ideal for cakes, muffins and many other desserts.
Also, a great swap to use for savoury dishes.
Ratio example: 1 cup butter = 3⁄4 cup coconut oil
• Olive oil
Olive oil as a swap is more suitable for savoury dishes, because it can have a strong
taste. There are many types of olive oils that you can choose from like extra virgin,
virgin, mild, pure, that can determine the taste in your baking.
Ratio example: 1 cup butter = 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• Applesauce
Great swap to use for cookies, cakes, banana bread or many other desserts.
You can use sweetened or unsweetened, depends on what types of dishes are you
baking.
Ratio example: 1 cup butter = 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• Ready-made vegan butter
For a no-fuss option you can go with a ready-made vegan butter that you can find
in your local shop or online.
Happy Baking!
Either trying vegan baking the first time or need more tips to have a dairy-free baking experience, we can help you.
Here is a list of the ingredients that are best suited to swap butter out for a healthier options.
• Avocado
Avocados are a very healthy swap as they are a great source of vitamins, nutrients
and minerals.
Ideal for sweet and savoury dishes.
Ratio example: 1:1 (1 part butter = 1 part avocado)
• Coconut oil
This is a favourite swap as it is healthy and has a rich, great taste.
Ideal for cakes, muffins and many other desserts.
Also, a great swap to use for savoury dishes.
Ratio example: 1 cup butter = 3⁄4 cup coconut oil
• Olive oil
Olive oil as a swap is more suitable for savoury dishes, because it can have a strong
taste. There are many types of olive oils that you can choose from like extra virgin,
virgin, mild, pure, that can determine the taste in your baking.
Ratio example: 1 cup butter = 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• Applesauce
Great swap to use for cookies, cakes, banana bread or many other desserts.
You can use sweetened or unsweetened, depends on what types of dishes are you
baking.
Ratio example: 1 cup butter = 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• Ready-made vegan butter
For a no-fuss option you can go with a ready-made vegan butter that you can find
in your local shop or online.
Happy Baking!