how many grams in a teaspoon of coconut oil?

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things people ask

• How many teaspoons of coconut oil do I need to grease a loaf pan?
  One to two teaspoons (about 5 to 10 g) is plenty for a standard 9x5 loaf pan if you rub it in with a paper towel while the oil is soft. If the oil is fully solid, warm the pan briefly or melt the teaspoon first so it spreads instead of smearing in clumps. For mini muffin tins, half a teaspoon split across the cups is usually enough.
• Is a teaspoon of coconut oil a meaningful amount in a smoothie or oatmeal?
  Yes — 4.7 g of pure fat adds about 40 calories and noticeable mouthfeel to a single bowl or glass. It's a common stop-point for people adding it for satiety without going full tablespoon. Stir into hot oatmeal so it melts and coats the grains; in cold smoothies blend hard or it can re-solidify into tiny flecks against the cold liquid.
• Can I substitute a teaspoon of coconut oil for a teaspoon of butter when sautéing?
  For high-heat work, refined coconut oil is the better swap — its smoke point sits well above butter's, so you won't get the browning-then-burning that butter does at one teaspoon in a hot pan. Flavor shifts though: butter browns nutty, coconut oil stays cleaner. For finishing fish or eggs where you want milk-solid flavor, butter is still the call.

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