How to effectively replace butter in baking: culinary tricks

02.02.2025 03:10

Butter is often added to baked goods.

However, it happens that there is no butter or a less caloric dessert is required.

In this case, there are several simple and affordable replacements that will help preserve the taste of your favorite dish.

Vegetable oil

Regular sunflower or olive oil can easily replace butter.

So, for 1 cup of butter, take 3/4 cup of vegetable oil.

baking
Photo: © TUT NEWS

This option is suitable for muffins, pies and cookies.

Yogurt or sour cream

Yogurt or sour cream make baked goods more tender.

Replace butter with an equal amount of yogurt or sour cream.

Banana puree

Banana puree is suitable for sweet pastries, muffins or pies.

It adds natural sweetness and moistness to the dessert.

Replace the butter with an equal amount of puree.

In general, butter can be easily replaced with healthier or more affordable ingredients.

Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources

Content
  1. Vegetable oil
  2. Yogurt or sour cream
  3. Banana puree