Many brownie recipes call for vegetable oil due to its mild flavor, though olive oil can commonly be substituted without impairing the rich taste of the brownies according to "Olive Oil Baking: Healthy Recipes That Increase Good Cholesterol and Reduce Saturated Fats." Olive oil used in moderation offers a variety of health benefits, including risk reduction of heart disease and increased HDL, which is commonly referred to as good cholesterol.
Step 1
Purchase extra light olive oil, which has the mildest flavor of all the types of olive oil, according to "Techniques of Healthy Cooking." This makes it an ideal substitute when baking brownies.
Step 2
Replace vegetable oil with extra light olive oil when preparing the brownie mix or recipe. Use the same amount that is called for in the recipe. If extra light olive oil is not available, "Olive Oil Desserts: Delicious and Healthy Heart Smart Baking," suggests substituting half the amount of vegetable oil with olive oil as doing this will mask the flavor of the olive oil.
Step 3
Follow all directions for baking the brownies as written. According to "Techniques of Healthy Cooking," the olive oil will not change how the brownies should be baked or prepared.
Things You'll Need
- Extra light olive oil
- Brownie mix or recipe
References
- "Olive Oil Baking: Healthy Recipes That Increase Good Cholesterol and Reduce Saturated Fats"; Lisa A. Sheldon; 2007
- "Olive Oil Desserts: Delicious and Healthy Heart Smart Baking"; Micki Sannar; 2009
- "Contemporary Nutrition," Gordon M. Wardlaw and Anne M Smith; 2007
- "Techniques of Healthy Cooking"; The Culinary Institute of America; 2007
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