Unsalted Butter

Top substitution options

Vegetable Shortening

4.0

Best in: Cookies, Pastries

Ratio: 1 cup Vegetable Shortening

Greek Yogurt

4.0

Best in: Cakes, Muffins, Quick Breads

Ratio: 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt

dairy

Coconut Oil

4.0

Best in: Cookies, Muffins

Ratio: 0.75 cup Coconut Oil

The solid state of coconut oil is great for creaming, melted for liquid applications

Vegetable Oil

3.0

Best in: Muffins

Ratio: 0.75 cup Vegetable Oil

Applesauce

3.0

Best in: Cookies, Cakes, Muffins

Ratio: 1 cup Applesauce

dairy

Avocado

3.0

Best in: Muffins

Ratio: 1 cup Avocado

Mash up the avocado to get a better consistency.

Cottage Cheese

2.5

Best in: Cakes, Muffins, Quick Breads

Ratio: 1 cup Cottage Cheese

dairy