Can you Substitue Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Butter in Recipes?

Because Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a great source of healthy monounsaturated fat and has a high smoke point, it’s a great substitute for certain recipes but won’t work for all. If a recipe calls for melted butter or olive oil, extra virgin olive oil is a great replacement. A good general rule for substitution is 3 parts EVOO to 4 parts butter. Translation: 1/4 cup butter = 3 tbsp EVOO, 1/2 cup butter = 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp EVOO, and 1 cup butter = 3/4 cup EVOO. To substitute EVOO for other oils, a 1:1 ratio is recommended. These substitutions work best for dishes such as banana breads and loafs, doughnuts, mousse, custard, ice cream, cakes (including flour less and upside down cakes), biscotti. So grab that Extra Virgin Olive Oil for that healthy addition to your recipes where you can.