margarine substitute
in pancakes.

Margarine in pancake batter prevents sticking and adds a subtle richness. The swap should mix into thin batter without separating.

top substitutes

01

Coconut Oil

6.7best for pancakes
1 cup : 1 cup

Dairy-free, solid at room temp, slight coconut taste

02

Olive Oil

6.7best for pancakes
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use less, best for savory baking and cooking

03

Whipped Butter

6.7best for pancakes
3 tbsp : 2 tbsp

Reduce amount, whipped is aerated

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04

Ghee

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer flavor, no water content so reduce by 1 tbsp

05

Avocado Oil

6.7
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Neutral taste, use 3/4 cup; best for moist cakes

06

Salted Butter

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Dairy-free, add pinch of salt

07

Butter

4.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Adds dairy flavor and slight saltiness; firmer texture makes flakier pie crusts and pastries

08

Sour Cream

4.0
1:1

Adds tang and moisture; use 1:1 in baking for tender crumb, not for spreading

09

Stick Butter

4.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Dairy-free swap, similar texture

10

Shortening

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Swap 1:1; shortening is firmer and flavor-neutral, makes tender biscuits and flaky pie crust

11

Vegetable Oil

3.3
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use 3/4 cup oil per cup, works in quick breads

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