Recipe calls for vegatable oil, i dont have any? substitute?

Question

im pregnant and really want to bake these brownies, but need vegetable oil....dont have any. can i just add an extra egg or something? more water?

Answer 1

well if u want a healthy one ... try any non stick spray or little bit of butter might do the trick...any other oil will work as well... such as canoil oil etc.

Answer 2

The oil works as an emulsifier, also gives moisture.

You can use applesauce,like the first answer said, or any pureed fruit.

Answer 3

applesauce...less fat so it's better for you also

Answer 4

Substitutes:

corn oil

OR safflower oil

OR melted shortening

OR cooking spray (for greasing pans)

*Personally I would use ANY oil I had avaliable especially if it's just 1 or 2 TB - (like OO EVOO , canola)  

Answer 5

You could use any salad oil like corn or olive . The olive might impart a different taste to the brownie.

Answer 6

You can use applesauce, but I find the result is usually very dry.  I actually prefer olive oil (not virgin olive oil) as it usually results in a moist, dense brownie.