Make a heart-healthy substitution for your family. Substitute olive oil for butter in many recipes, including baking. Use the below chart to convert your recipes and to reduce cholesterol and saturated fat content.
We get it, sometimes there is no substitute for butter - but this simple swap works more often than you might think, especially in recipes that call for softened or melted butter. Baked goods made with olive oil have great texture and stay moist longer. Try regular olive oil or light-tasting olive oil for a milder taste, or experiment with a fruitier extra virgin oil for more complexity.
Need some ideas? Try this recipe for Vegetable Frittata, Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Olive Oil or Olive Oil Brownies.
| BUTTER | OLIVE OIL |
|---|---|
| 1 TEASPOON | ¾ TEASPOON |
| 1 TABLESPOON | 2-¼ TEASPOONS |
| 2 TABLESPOONS | 1-½ TABLESPOONS |
| ¼ CUP (1/2 stick) | 3 TABLESPOONS |
| ½ CUP (1 stick) | ¼ CUP + 2 TABLESPOONS |
| ⅔ CUP | ½ CUP |
| ¾ CUP | ½ CUP + 1 TABLESPOON |
| 1 CUP (2 sticks) | ¾ CUP |
| 2 CUPS (4 sticks) | 1-½ CUPS |
If you are using the metric system, check to see if your recipe measures the butter in grams or ml.
Use the chart below to convert butter in milliliters (liquid measures) to olive oil in your recipes.
| Butter (mL) | Olive Oil (mL) |
| 100 ml | 75 ml |
| 200 ml | 150 ml |
| 300 ml | 225 ml |
| 400 ml | 300 ml |
| 500 ml | 375 ml |
| 600 ml | 450 ml |
| 700 ml | 525 ml |
| 800 ml | 600 ml |
| 900 ml | 675 ml |
| 1000 ml | 750 ml |
If your recipe lists butter in grams (by weight), use this chart to convert it into liquid measures (mL).
| Butter (g) | Olive Oil (mL) |
| 100 g | 78 ml |
| 200 g | 156 ml |
| 300 g | 234 ml |
| 400 g | 312 ml |
| 500 g | 390 ml |
| 600 g | 468 ml |
| 700 g | 546 ml |
| 800 g | 624 ml |
| 900 g | 702 ml |
| 1000 g | 780 ml |