Finding a good substitute for coconut oil is easy. I've got a bunch of choices that are great for cooking and baking! If you're allergic to coconut, don't have any coconut oil, or just don't like how it tastes, there are plenty of other things you can use instead. Check out this list to see what other options you have for replacing coconut oil.
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Instructions
Use extra virgin 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon lard, or 1 tablespoon tallow in an equal 1:1 ratio to substitute for coconut oil in any recipe. Olive oil and butter are best for baking, and tallow is exceptional for cooking.
Other cooking oils can also be used very successfully, depending on what you have in the pantry and/or your recipe. Consider the desired flavor of your end result when picking one of these handy options.
The alternatives mentioned include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Butter, Lard, Beef Tallow, Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil, Avocado Oil, Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Applesauce, Cooking Spray, Hazelnut Oil, Hempseed Oil, Refined Peanut Oil, Safflower Oil, Shea Butter, and Neem Oil.
Notes
*Nutritional information is calculated for olive oil (EVOO) only.