I subbed
coconut oil for butter in my granola recipe for health reasons, but from the first bite of granola warm out of the oven, I knew I'd never use butter again.
So this is my attempt at exchanging
coconut oil for butter in this banana cake recipe.
I was wondering... if you substitute
coconut oil for butter in the recipe, should it be 1/2 cup as well?
(I substituted
coconut oil for butter in my batch).
Keep in mind, when substituting
coconut oil for butter in baking recipes that butter is approximately 80 % fat and 20 % water.
Not exact matches
Hi Mariam, I do use healthy fats
in my sweet recipes and baking too,
for example nut
butters, avocado and
coconut oil.
Then add the cashew
butter,
coconut oil and cacao blending
for a few seconds before slowly adding
in the dates.
Put the nut
butter and
coconut oil in the food processor and mix
for 1 minute or so.
Once you've got your mixture you need a lovely hot frying pan (critical
for success) and a dollop of
coconut oil (or
butter if you tolerate dairy) to cook the pancakes
in.
And I can attest to the fact that solid
coconut oil is a good sub
for butter in pound cakes.
If you peek at the recipe
for our No - Bake Chocolate -
Coconut Peanut Butter Bars (https://twohealthykitchens.com/no-bake-chocolate-coconut-peanut-butter-bars/), for example, we use a little coconut oil in the chocolate layer there, too — just to help with spreadability, but in that recipe, the coconut oil is optional if you're willing to put in just a little more effort to do the spr
Coconut Peanut
Butter Bars (https://twohealthykitchens.com/no-bake-chocolate-
coconut-peanut-butter-bars/), for example, we use a little coconut oil in the chocolate layer there, too — just to help with spreadability, but in that recipe, the coconut oil is optional if you're willing to put in just a little more effort to do the spr
coconut-peanut-
butter-bars/),
for example, we use a little
coconut oil in the chocolate layer there, too — just to help with spreadability, but in that recipe, the coconut oil is optional if you're willing to put in just a little more effort to do the spr
coconut oil in the chocolate layer there, too — just to help with spreadability, but
in that recipe, the
coconut oil is optional if you're willing to put in just a little more effort to do the spr
coconut oil is optional if you're willing to put
in just a little more effort to do the spreading.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the
butter,
coconut oil, and sugar on medium high
for 3 - 4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Meanwhile... Make the crust: — Mix together almond and cashew meal (or whatever you have) with a mix of honey and
coconut oil (or you can just do one or the other or
butter — I like the mix because then it's sweet but not too sweet) until it is a sticky dough consistency — Press into the pie pan and chill until you're ready
for it — Pour
in the hot blueberry mixture — stir
in some fresh blueberries
for fun!
I did sub
coconut oil for butter,
coconut oil is so easy to sub 1:1 and has so many good bits
for you Also, I had no maple syrup on hand so just used the same amount
in honey although next time will use maple as I love the flavour of maple
in muffins and cakes.
3 cups soaked cashews (soaked
for 3 hours
in water) don't soak any longer 1 1/2 cups almond milk I cup fresh lime juice 2 teaspoon packed lime zest 3/4 cup agave or maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla A pinch or two of salt 3 tablespoons lecithin 3/4 cup
coconut oil or
coconut butter
If no liquid is called
for, as
in Bob's Red Mill GF Brownie Mix, use 3 eggs and 1/2 cup
butter or
coconut oil.
I'm trying to figure out how to budget
for healthy foods, and I figure if I buy
coconut oil, instead of
butter for baking, then, this would go a long way towards that goal, and I think
butter isn't as healthy
in our world, since it is probably from cows that are fed anti-biotics, and milk that is pasteurized and homogenized, what do you think??
Though these are drizzled
in butter, you can sub
in coconut oil for the same texture and
in my opinion, an even better taste.
In case you wanted to jump on the bandwagon with me, I'm dedicating this blog to all types of sweets that contain marshmallow, graham crackers, and chocolate.In all my baking, I now use unrefined coconut oil as a replacement for butter and oil in all my recipe
In case you wanted to jump on the bandwagon with me, I'm dedicating this blog to all types of sweets that contain marshmallow, graham crackers, and chocolate.
In all my baking, I now use unrefined coconut oil as a replacement for butter and oil in all my recipe
In all my baking, I now use unrefined
coconut oil as a replacement
for butter and
oil in all my recipe
in all my recipes.
For this recipe or any others, you simply replace the
butter or
oil with
coconut oil in a 1:1 ratio.
To cook or bake with
coconut oil, simply recipe any recipe that calls
for butter or
oil for coconut oil in a -LSB-...]
But I decided to add
coconut oil to the
butter along with a bunch of orange zest and cardamom
for an exotic little nibble that melts
in your mouth.
Vegans - you can easily make this vegan by using
coconut or olive
oil in place of the
butter called
for.
Ingredients: 190 g (1 1/2 cup) flour 40 g (3/4 cup) sliced
coconut, or shredded if you prefer 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 225 g (1 cup)
butter or avocado
oil for a healthier choice 220 g (1 cup) granulated sugar 2 eggs 10 strawberries, cut
in half 2 - 3 rhubarbs, cut into...
When making pies or flaky pastries, we recommend using
coconut oil in its solid state, just as you would
for butter or shortening.
Coconut oil can substitute
for butter in most baking recipes and can also replace margarine and vegetable oils
in most cases.
My other changes to the original pancake recipe were using pumpkin
in lieu of sweet potato (but I put
in more than called
for) and
coconut oil in place of
butter.
For the Pumpkin Caramel,
in a small pan whisk together the maple syrup, peanut
butter,
coconut oil, pumpkin puree, mixed spices, and sea salt over medium - low heat until completely smooth and silky.
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For reference, I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten - free Flour instead of Debbie's flour mixture [only because I had some on hand], and Earth Balance Soy - free
Butter in place of sunflower butter, honey instead of coconut nectar, and olive oil in place of coconu
Butter in place of sunflower
butter, honey instead of coconut nectar, and olive oil in place of coconu
butter, honey instead of
coconut nectar, and olive
oil in place of
coconut oil.
Place almond
butter and
coconut oil in a microwave - safe bowl and cook on high
in the microwave
for about 30 seconds or until
oil is melted.
Remember that when cooking or baking with
coconut oil, simply replace it
in a 1:1 ratio
for any recipe that calls
for butter or
oil.
Since nuts have lots of healthy fat, you don't need much
butter (or
coconut oil, if you prefer)
in the recipe
for a rich, creamy texture.
5 tbsp melted vegan
butter /
coconut oil (just melt it by putting the
butter in a microwave - safe bowl and nuking it
for 30 seconds or until you can see that it's mostly melted)
1/3 cup almond flour 1 banana 1/8 cup almond
butter or sunbutter 3 fresh eggs, hormone free, omega 3 1/2 teaspoon pure stevia powder (if you can have unrefined sugars, you could substitute with 2 tablespoons
coconut sugar) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
coconut oil — use
for frying
in skillet and instead of
butter to serve raw honey — instead of syrup raw pecans — shelled
One question before I happily dive
in to make these: Does recipe call
for 1/2 cup
butter plus 1/2 cup ghee - or -
coconut oil?
Recently, I have started to replace
butter and vegetable
oil with
coconut oil in all the cakes and bakes as I have simply fallen
in love with the flavor they impart and its actually good
for your health too.
In a small bowl, mix peanut butter and coconut oil and place in microwave for 30 seconds, or until melte
In a small bowl, mix peanut
butter and
coconut oil and place
in microwave for 30 seconds, or until melte
in microwave
for 30 seconds, or until melted.
There is cashew
butter in the recipe, but, I think you can sub
for more
coconut oil and it will still work — just might be a bit less chewy.
Primal candy: melt and layer (or combine) any of the following ingredients: Cacao Powder Cacao
Butter Real cow butter Coconut oil Coconut flakes Nuts and dried fruit Sweetener of choice Spread out on a large baking sheet for «bark» or in deeper pans for «chunks&r
Butter Real cow
butter Coconut oil Coconut flakes Nuts and dried fruit Sweetener of choice Spread out on a large baking sheet for «bark» or in deeper pans for «chunks&r
butter Coconut oil Coconut flakes Nuts and dried fruit Sweetener of choice Spread out on a large baking sheet
for «bark» or
in deeper pans
for «chunks».
While you're waiting
for the cake to cool, prepare the Chocolate Topping by combining chocolate chips,
coconut oil, and peanut
butter in a microwave safe dish.
For the Middle: 3 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight in cold water 3/4 cup (185 ml) coconut oil 1/2 cup raw honey or maple syrup, for pure vegan Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 vanilla bean, seeded Optional: 100g smooth peanut but
For the Middle: 3 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
in cold water 3/4 cup (185 ml)
coconut oil 1/2 cup raw honey or maple syrup,
for pure vegan Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 vanilla bean, seeded Optional: 100g smooth peanut but
for pure vegan Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 vanilla bean, seeded Optional: 100g smooth peanut
butter
Mixing
butter with
coconut oil does taste incredible (but I definitely only use the refined
for that purpose — my husband does not appreciate even a hint of
coconut in his popcorn!).
Serves: 2 - 3 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 - 20 minutes Ingredients:
For the aubergine and cauliflower curry: 25g raw grass - fed butter (for a vegan option use 25g coconut oil) 1/2 head of cauliflower (cut into small florets) 1 aubergine (cubed and soaked in juice 1/2 lemon) 2 tbsp garam masala powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1
For the aubergine and cauliflower curry: 25g raw grass - fed
butter (
for a vegan option use 25g coconut oil) 1/2 head of cauliflower (cut into small florets) 1 aubergine (cubed and soaked in juice 1/2 lemon) 2 tbsp garam masala powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1
for a vegan option use 25g
coconut oil) 1/2 head of cauliflower (cut into small florets) 1 aubergine (cubed and soaked
in juice 1/2 lemon) 2 tbsp garam masala powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1...
It's pretty much one of those throw - everything -
in - a-bowl kind of thing, and the spices,
coconut oil and tahini totally make up
for the lack of
butter.
I read the suggestion
for coconut oil /
butter in place of the
butter; any egg white replacement ideas
for the vegans?
everyone
in my house loved them including my crazy picky 8 year old:) I did use
coconut oil instead of almond
butter and swapped mini chocolate chips
for the dark chocolate chips, baked
in mini muffin tins.
I subbed
in the
coconut oil for the almond
butter (just what I had on hand) and I filled half of mine with the chocolate chips and the other half I left plain and topped with sugar (stevia) and cinnamon.
I'm not vegan, so don't mind including the egg into the thimbles, but can i just switch the
butter for coconut oil in the original recipe or not?
I also subbed
in cows milk
for plant milk, and
butter for coconut oil since I was out of the latter.