Anybody have excellent butter substitutions?

valleycyclone

I want to lower my amount of unsaturated fats. I love to eat sauteed vegetables and fried eggs! I realize it probably won't provide the same flavor but I would love a healthier option. Thanks for the help!:)

HeidiCooksSupper

Extra virgin olive oil. -- our favorite is Colavita because we like its strong, peppery taste. We even like it on popcorn. You may prefer a milder brand.

Canola oil, especially expeller-pressed. We switched from buying the cheapest to buying the expeller-pressed at Trader Joe's because of the increased evidence that oil produced by using hexane & heat loses its healthy characteristics.

Here's a good article talking about the different types of fat: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2016/07/05/different-dietary-fat-different-risk-of-mortality/

Here's a good article about choosing canola oils: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2015/04/13/ask-the-expert-concerns-about-canola-oil/

valleycyclone

Thank you so much for the suggestions and articles!

juliebowman4

I eat sautéed veggies daily. And a fried egg at least 2x a week.
Buy a really great non-stick frying pan. No need for any oil or butter of any kind.

AlyssaPetsDogs

I usually will steam/saute veggies in a small amount of fat free chicken broth! Then I add a little salt and garlic powder or other seasoning! So good!

valleycyclone

Thanks everyone for great suggestions!

laurelisme

If you want butter taste try earth balance spread. I have dairy issues, so I use that. It tastes good and is plant based so less unsaturated fat.

vingogly

It's the trans fat in margarines that are the problem. Look for one with low trans fat content.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/butter-vs-margarine/faq-20058152

If I want butter, I want butter for the taste. I eat it occasionally - I'll go through maybe a stick of butter in a month. All things in moderation. Otherwise, I use Pam or olive oil for cooking and a non-stick pan, and a butter flavored spray on my veggies -- though sometimes I'll have a pat of butter on my veggies.

For those on coumadin: canola oil and soybean oil have the highest amount of vitamin K, so use these with caution.

Tresadaigle

Nuvel Canola & Olive oil Margarine is what I use. Only one with no soy. (allergies)

Francl27

I just use the spray stuff most of the time. Sometimes a bit of oil.

dklibert

I went to one of those specialty olive oil and vinegar stores recently. They sell an olive oil that has a buttery flavor. They suggested pouring a little in a jar and keeping in the frig. It will solidify and get about the color of butter but is still spreadable. bellanonnasoils.com/collections/fused-infused-olive-oils/products/butter-olive-oil

Sabine_Stroehm

vingogly wrote: »

It's the trans fat in margarines that are the problem. Look for one with low trans fat content.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/butter-vs-margarine/faq-20058152

If I want butter, I want butter for the taste. I eat it occasionally - I'll go through maybe a stick of butter in a month. All things in moderation. Otherwise, I use Pam or olive oil for cooking and a non-stick pan, and a butter flavored spray on my veggies -- though sometimes I'll have a pat of butter on my veggies.

For those on coumadin: canola oil and soybean oil have the highest amount of vitamin K, so use these with caution.

Yep. Just be sure you're not substituting butter for something worse.

Chadxx

juliebowman4 wrote: »

I eat sautéed veggies daily. And a fried egg at least 2x a week.
Buy a really great non-stick frying pan. No need for any oil or butter of any kind.

This or literally just a few drops of oil spread across the pan before heating it.

valleycyclone

Wow, a lot of people have replied! Thank you so much for all the ideas! I will test definitely be testing these out.

Evamutt

I use olive oil or real butter. I use 1-2 tsp or sometime i do use 1 tbl but it's in my eating plan. Margarine is 1 molecule away from plastic & didn't start off to be edible

lizandrashaw

Not for veggies, but if you are baking muffins or cake, you can substitute unsweetened applesauce for most or all of your butter/oil.

BiomedDent

Butter bud sachets. I use them to mix into things.http://www.lakeland.co.uk/6744/Butter-Buds®-40-Sachets-Of-Dried-Low-Fat-Butter

sllm1

I just eat the butter.

vanmlller

Well I can't under stand why you would not want to eat butter.....olive oil, coconut butter or ghee...we know eating a high fat diet with low carbs no sugar.... = healthy weight lose ....
Diet foods are franken foods and they make us fat.... check movie ...hungry for change... I do this myself and I promise it works ....and its healthy ...you don't have to suffer to balance your body ...you can loose weight enjoy food and be happy ...amazing but true ...

Queenmunchy

I use 2-3g of good quality butter when I saute because it tastes awesome!

Francl27

I just use olive oil or butter spray.

jennybearlv

crazyravr wrote: »

The only real substitute for butter is much higher quality butter.

This! I use Kerrygold which is the only decent easy-to-find butter sold in my part of the US.

Use less butter and nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron cookware.
Use less butter and substitute the remainder with an unflavored oil like canola.
Use less butter or a vegetable oil and season well with herbs and spices.
Use extra-virgin olive oil for low temperature cooking or toss steamed veggies in it after cooking. Different flavor, but still good.
Substitute lard. Just kidding.

Evamutt

I only use real butter. Margarine is 1 molecule away from plastic

CooCooPuff

I use margarine for some foods I cook for my sister, but there is no contest for baking. Use real butter.

leanjogreen18

Earth Balance Original (vegan) but there are other options as well like Olive Oil, Soy free etc.

Yummy I don't miss butter at all.

Hearts_2015

johunt615 wrote: »

Earth Balance Original (vegan) but there are other options as well like Olive Oil, Soy free etc.

Yummy I don't miss butter at all.

Ya got my vote for Earth Balance Olive Oil spread, they sell stick for baking as well.
Earth Balance Mindful Mayo Dressing with Olive Oil is fabulous as well!

ThePoeToaster

Coconut oil is an excellent substitute.

Hearts_2015

crazyravr wrote: »

johunt615 wrote: »

Earth Balance Original (vegan) but there are other options as well like Olive Oil, Soy free etc.

Yummy I don't miss butter at all.

Yes but why did you replace the real good thing with imitation? You aren't saving cals or much else?

I know this wasn't exactly directed toward me..... :laugh:
I didn't quit butter for Earth Balance I buy both for different uses.

I bake using butter or EVOO in my recipes, depending. I also use coconut oil and a few others.

Not often a rapeseed user unless it's in something and I'm unaware. I did notice the links up above so I'll read up and see what I learn.

I hear so much on Canola Oil it's a bit confusing. @crazyravr You seem knowledgeable... what's your take on canola oil?

Hearts_2015

crazyravr wrote: »

My take on canola or any other cheap veggie oil is that I dont use it. Ever.
Also I am far FAR from knowledgeable haha

Thanks for your input, yea yea I've read some of your posts... you can't back out of it that easily. @crazyravr

I appreciate your feedback as I read your profile earlier, you cook, you use only good ingredients, yea I'd say there's some knowledge there.

lizandrashaw

If you're cooking something like muffins or quick bread, you can substitute applesauce for all oils/fats.

Helloitsdan

What's wrong with using butter?

I like coconut oil or olive oil but when butter is useful I use it.