{"id":7526,"date":"2026-10-19T20:32:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/?p=7526"},"modified":"2026-11-03T22:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T22:16:19","slug":"vegan-butter-substitutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/vegan-butter-substitutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Butter Substitutes: How to Replace This Baking Staple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re baking a pie for Thanksgiving, muffins for a brunch potluck, or cookies just because you deserve them, you\u2019ll encounter butter in almost every recipe. That\u2019s great for flavor, but it\u2019s not exactly ideal if you\u2019re plant-based. Instead of letting this challenge stop you, use the vegan butter substitutes listed below to keep your recipes on track!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Whole-ingredient substitutes for butter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coconut oil, vegetable oil, and vegetable shortening are the most reliable plant-based butter substitutes, with applesauce being a somewhat popular pick too. If applesauce appeals to you as a butter replacement, you can sometimes use mashed ripe bananas or avocados, pumpkin puree, or pureed sweet potato in its place. These options are less common, but they\u2019re not without merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">1. Coconut oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Like butter, coconut oil is somewhat soft at room temperature, explaining why it\u2019s such a popular whole-ingredient dairy-free butter swap. But unlike butter, it completely melts at just a smidge over room temperature, so it isn\u2019t always a perfect replacement. Seek out refined coconut oil if you think coconut\u2019s flavor won\u2019t suit your recipe, since the refined version of this oil is free of coconut flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Any recipes other than pie crusts that require solid or cold butter, or any recipe that requires melted butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacement ratio:<\/strong> 1:1 (meaning one tablespoon of coconut oil replaces one tablespoon of butter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">2. Plant-based oils (including olive oil)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a liquid at room temperature, vegetable and plant oil (such as canola, olive, and algae oil) is among the plant-based butter substitutes that\u2019s easiest to find. However, since it\u2019s a liquid at room temperature, it can\u2019t replace butter in recipes that call for creaming butter or piping a butter-based frosting. Use it in place of melted butter instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, olive oil is notably flavorful and not quite right for certain sweet recipes. That said, its flavor may complement chocolatey, nutty, or savory recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Replacing melted butter in cakes, muffins, and cookies. Only use olive oil for savory, nutty, or chocolatey recipes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacement ratio:<\/strong> 3:4 oil to butter (for example, replace 4 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons of oil)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">3. Vegetable shortening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This plant-based baking ingredient is often associated with pie crusts, but that\u2019s only the start. Sure, break it out for your pumpkin and apple pies, but it\u2019s also a great pick for muffins and cookies. Plus, a little goes a long way. You\u2019ll use less shortening than the amount of butter called for in your recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Pie crusts, muffins, cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacement ratio:<\/strong> 4:5 shortening to butter (for example, replace 5 tablespoons of butter with 4 tablespoons of shortening)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">4. Applesauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No, it\u2019s not just for kids. Applesauce is an oil-free plant-based butter substitute (and, even more commonly, plant-based egg substitute) that\u2019s naturally moist and just a bit sweet, although otherwise lacking flavor so your star ingredients shine. Its high moisture content, though, means you may need to use less liquid or add more flour. Check your recipe for descriptions of how the batter should look, then adjust if needed after you\u2019ve mixed everything together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Cakes, brownies, quick breads, muffins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacement ratio:<\/strong> 1:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">5. Mashed overripe bananas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When you mash whole, overripe bananas, you get something like applesauce, so the same notes about less liquid and more flour apply. However, unlike applesauce, bananas\u2019 flavor typically comes out strongly in baking applications. That\u2019s great news if you like the taste of bananas and it complements your recipe (banana bread, anyone?). If not, consider a different plant-based butter replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Cakes, cookies, brownies, quick breads, muffins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacement ratio:<\/strong> 1:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">6. Pumpkin puree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Though a rarer choice, pumpkin puree can theoretically be used in all the same butter-replacing ways as applesauce, with all the same caveats about liquid and flour. Lots of plant-based folks find that pumpkin puree in place of butter doesn\u2019t impart a serious pumpkin flavor, but your mileage may vary. The one case in which you can almost always use pumpkin puree is with chocolate baked goods since chocolate\u2019s strong flavor masks any pumpkin taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Chocolate cakes, quick breads, muffins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacement ratio:<\/strong> 3:4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">7. Pureed sweet potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For a lower-moisture alternative to pumpkin puree, try pureeing some freshly baked sweet potatoes (discard the skin before pureeing!). It\u2019s effectively pumpkin puree with less moisture, though you may still need to add more flour or use a smaller volume of liquid ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Chocolate cakes, muffins, quick breads, frostings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacement ratio:<\/strong> 3:4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">8. Mashed ripe avocado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As a naturally fatty fruit, avocado is a great fit for plant-based baking even before you consider its creamy, buttery texture. That texture is why avocado is suitable for whipping, creaming, piping, and other frosting-related steps in a recipe. That said, its green tint can add an unpleasant hue to baked goods, so it\u2019s best reserved for chocolate recipes \u2014 that beautiful brown cocoa color will block out any avocado tint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Chocolate cakes, frostings, brownies, cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacement ratio:<\/strong> 1:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Plant-based butter substitutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, store-bought plant-based substitutes for butter are more convenient and reliable than whole-ingredient replacements. They\u2019re typically made from a base fat such as coconut, sunflower, canola, or avocado oil (or a blend of many oils) and processed with emulsifiers for stability, water for texture, and salt for flavor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, a stick of store-bought plant-based butter is exactly half a cup, which takes the hassle out of recipes that call for half a cup of butter or multiples of this amount. Additionally, these butters are often packaged in paper that indicates where you can slice the stick to get one tablespoon, two tablespoons, and so on. And for pie crusts specifically, cold plant-based butter (or vegetable shortening) is typically more reliable than whole-ingredient swaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, from its highly processed nature to its extra salt, store-bought plant-based butters aren\u2019t for everyone. And if you buy a tub instead of choosing plant-based butter sticks, scooping out the right amount for your recipe can quickly get messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">How to choose the best butter substitutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right butter substitute depends on your preferences and the recipe. Ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Are there any substitutes my recipe immediately eliminates?<\/strong> Avocado is probably a no-go for non-chocolate recipes. Coconut oil might work for pie crusts, but you may see better results with store-bought plant-based butter replacements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What\u2019s easiest for me to find?<\/strong> Olive oil and most vegetable oils are just about everywhere, as is applesauce and other produce-based substitutes. Packaged plant-based butter substitutes are farther and fewer between.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What matters more to me: convenience or flavor?<\/strong> Olive oil is convenient \u2014 you just pour it out of its container \u2014 but it may overpower other flavors. Refined coconut oil is less convenient since it\u2019s not pourable at room temperature, but it\u2019s an excellent substitute with no impact on flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What does the exact recipe say?<\/strong> Check the notes (and, if it\u2019s an online recipe, reader comments and recipe creator replies), not just the ingredient list and steps. You\u2019ll probably encounter information about which plant-based butter substitutes will and won\u2019t work for the recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Am I willing to risk an imperfect bake?<\/strong> If you\u2019re working with a recipe that isn\u2019t inherently plant-based, all these guidelines will help you find a great substitute, but they aren\u2019t perfect. You might just need to try a certain substitute and be okay with a first batch that doesn\u2019t come out great. Try again with a different replacement, and you might just pull off the perfect bake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Adjusting recipes to accommodate for butter substitutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With certain whole-ingredient plant-based butter replacements, you might need to use a smaller volume of wet ingredients or a greater amount of flour. It\u2019s a bit challenging to know exactly how much more or less to use without giving the recipe a go, though the recipe notes or reader comments and creator replies may offer valuable advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using store-bought substitutes, you may want to use less salt than your recipe calls for. Your recipe may specify unsalted butter, and whereas animal-product butter is readily available in salted and unsalted varieties, almost all packaged plant-based butter contains salt. Tread carefully, though. Even a little too much salt may make your baked goods taste more puckering than comforting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">What are the best vegan butter substitutes for baking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your recipe, the best plant-based butter substitutes for baking are coconut oil, vegetable oil, vegetable shortening, applesauce, mashed overripe bananas, mashed ripe avocados, pumpkin puree, and pureed sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">What are the best vegan butter substitutes for cooking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Coconut oil and vegetable oil are the best plant-based butter substitutes for cooking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Which plant-based butter substitute is the healthiest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Although no plant-based butter substitute is inherently unhealthy, you may prefer applesauce, mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, or pureed sweet potatoes for a low- or no-fat option. If you\u2019re looking to lessen calories in general, applesauce or pumpkin puree may be your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Shop plant-based butter swaps with Purple Carrot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For whole-ingredient butter replacements for your cake, muffin, and cookie recipes, look no further than Purple Carrot. With options such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/algae-cooking-oil?category=Grocery\">algae oil<\/a> in our grocery store \u2014 not to mention chef- and dietitian-prepared meal kits and ready-to-eat meals \u2014 you\u2019ll be in fully plant-based hands for solo bakes, dinner parties, and holiday gatherings. <a href=\"http:\/\/purplecarrot.com\/shop\">Shop Purple Carrot today<\/a> for $100 off your first month of deliveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re baking a pie for Thanksgiving, muffins for a brunch potluck, or cookies just because you deserve them, you\u2019ll encounter butter in almost every recipe. That\u2019s great for flavor, but it\u2019s not exactly ideal if you\u2019re plant-based. 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