flaxseed oil substitutes

4 substitutes · avg score 10.0 · Golden oil cold-pressed from flaxseeds with a grassy, slightly bitter, nutty flavor and low smoke point. Used unheated in dressings, smoothies, and as a nutritional drizzle.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Walnut Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Nutty finishing oil, don't heat

02

Olive Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Good for dressings and drizzling

03

Avocado Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Mild flavor for cold applications

04

Sesame Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Toasty nutty oil; stronger flavor than flaxseed oil, use for finishing and dressings not frying

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