Ingredient Substitution Guide

Find quick cooking and baking ingredient substitutions. Search for alternatives when you're out of an ingredient.

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Butter

Dairy
Coconut oil1:1

Best for baking; adds slight coconut flavor

Applesauce1/2 cup per 1 cup butter

Reduces fat; best in moist cakes/muffins

Greek yogurt1/2 cup per 1 cup butter

Adds moisture and protein

Olive oil3/4 cup per 1 cup butter

Good for savory recipes

Eggs

Baking
Flax egg1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg

Let sit 5 min; works well in muffins and cookies

Banana1/4 cup mashed per egg

Adds sweetness; good for pancakes and quick breads

Applesauce1/4 cup per egg

Good for cakes; keeps things moist

Silken tofu1/4 cup blended per egg

Neutral flavor; great for dense baked goods

Milk

Dairy
Oat milk1:1

Creamy; good for most recipes

Almond milk1:1

Lighter; may need extra fat for richness

Coconut milk1:1

Rich; best for curries and desserts

Soy milk1:1

Closest protein content to dairy milk

All-Purpose Flour

Flour
Whole wheat flour3/4 cup per 1 cup AP

Denser result; add extra liquid

Almond flour1:1 (with binding agent)

Gluten-free; adds moisture and richness

Oat flour1:1

Make by blending oats; lighter flavor

Coconut flour1/4 cup per 1 cup AP

Very absorbent; needs extra eggs/liquid

Sugar (White)

Sweetener
Honey3/4 cup per 1 cup sugar

Reduce liquid by 1/4 cup; lower oven by 25F

Maple syrup3/4 cup per 1 cup sugar

Reduce liquid by 3 tbsp

Brown sugar1:1

Adds moisture and caramel flavor

Coconut sugar1:1

Lower glycemic; caramel-like flavor

Heavy Cream

Dairy
Coconut cream1:1

Whips well when chilled; adds coconut flavor

Milk + butter3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter

Good for sauces; doesn't whip

Cashew cream1:1

Blend soaked cashews with water

Evaporated milk1:1

Slightly sweeter; good in sauces

Sour Cream

Dairy
Greek yogurt1:1

Tangier; higher protein

Cottage cheese (blended)1:1

Blend until smooth

Cream cheese + milkMix to desired consistency

Richer result

Breadcrumbs

Baking
Rolled oats1:1

Pulse in blender for finer texture

Crushed crackers1:1

Saltines or Ritz work well

Cornflakes (crushed)1:1

Adds crunch; good for coating

Almond meal1:1

Gluten-free option

Soy Sauce

Condiment
Coconut aminos1:1

Lower sodium; slightly sweeter

Tamari1:1

Gluten-free soy sauce alternative

Worcestershire sauce1:1

Different flavor profile but adds umami

Vegetable Oil

Oil
Canola oil1:1

Neutral flavor; very similar

Melted coconut oil1:1

Mild coconut flavor

Applesauce1:1

For baking; reduces fat significantly

Avocado oil1:1

High smoke point; neutral flavor

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