Substitutes for butter

Some of these swaps make for moister, tastier baked goods.

Here are 36 ways to substitute for butter whether you're vegan, lactose free, need a healthy alternative or simply forgot some at the store!

If you don't have any butter on hand, here are 10 perfect butter substitutes for baking. Find out what they are, and get tips on how to use them!

So whether you're out of butter or trying to cut back for health reasons, it's important to be aware of the alternatives. There are options that are very similar in textures and taste, while also providing some unique benefits to your overall health.

A butter substitute is useful in both cooking and baking, so I found the best replacements for butter (and no one will be any the wiser)!

Find out how to substitute butter for shortening in your favorite baked goods, and what differences to expect, according to the BHG Test Kitchen.

Looking for a butter replacement? These are the 15 best tried and tested butter substitutes that can be used in all your favorite baking recipes!

These are the best butter substitutes that are completely dairy free that you can use when cooking or baking. Can be used in vegan recipes.

Are you baking with coconut oil yet?

What can you use instead of butter? Or oil? What alternative to butter would you use in cookies? We have several alternatives for butter and oil you can use in your next recipe including coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and applesauce.