Just Kate Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm making a box brownie mix for the kiddos (Ghirardelli...yum!) and I am wondering what kind of oil I should use. It calls for vegetable oil, but I have been using either coconut or olive oil in my cooking lately. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamolina Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I have made a brownie mix with olive oil before and they turned out just fine! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I haven't ever tried it, but I would probably go with the coconut oil. Coconut oil and sweets seem to mix well. Sweet and olive oil......? I wouldn't risk a box of Ghiradelli's on that gamble. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I always use olive oil and have never had a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 We make them with olive oil. No discernible olive oil taste as far as we are concerned around here. That is DS's favorite mix. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 You should use a flavorless oil in baking. I wouldn't use olive.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Do not use olive oil in sweets. I cooked a cake once with olive oil and it tasted like olive oil.:glare: It works great for regular bread. Use coconut oil. It is sweet by nature and will give a nice flavor. But with chocolate, butter would be really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I've never used coconut oil at all, so no idea there. I used olive oil in a pinch for some brownies and couldn't tell. It wasn't the best quality olive oil though! :lol: Most of the stuff I buy in the grocery store is barely fruity and kind of bland... Can you use butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 We didn't like the texture with coconut oil but love them with olive oil. No greasy taste/feel at all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNadine Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I've used coconut oil making brownies. They are amazing. It tastes like a Mounds brownie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 melted butter! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Or applesauce works as a sub for the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I use light olive oil when baking sweets, not EVOO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 melted butter! Measure and then melt; or melt and then measure? Or applesauce works as a sub for the oil. I use applesauce as the only "oil" in a banana muffin recipe. Would I do applesauce only or half and half (with some type of oil)? I've used coconut oil making brownies. They are amazing. It tastes like a Mounds brownie. Not sure what my kiddos would think about a Mounds brownie (they are not fans of the coconut flavor). I use light olive oil when baking sweets, not EVOO. I only have EVOO. Would this still work??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Applesauce is great...no taste affect, and a bit healthier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I always use EVOO in baking now. No difference. But I've also used applesauce in place of oil in brownies, and I like them. They are more cakey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I only have EVOO. Would this still work??? No. Are these the brownies with the frosting? I love those things. I would use very soft butter if I didn't have a suitable oil. IIRC water is also required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I only have EVOO. Would this still work??? It will have a noticeable olive oil taste. At least that is what happened when I used EVOO in a batch of brownies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I used grapeseed oil the last time I made brownies. They looked weird when they were done; I thought I'd burned them since they were so dark. However, they tasted amazing! I'm sure coconut oil would be fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 melted butter! :iagree: Measure, then melt. Or use the coconut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Butter or grapeseed oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Do not use olive oil in sweets. I cooked a cake once with olive oil and it tasted like olive oil.:glare: It works great for regular bread. Use coconut oil. It is sweet by nature and will give a nice flavor. But with chocolate, butter would be really good. I use the light (at least I think that is what it is called) olive oil which is flavorless and says it it is good for baking. We use it in brownies and cakes all the time:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Pampered Chef's orange infused oil. Oh. My. Heavens. It makes brownies taste SO good! If you're an orange/chocolate lover, you'll never make brownies any other way once you have them like this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 So? What did you use and how do they taste??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I use extra light olive oil, which has a very mild flavor, completely eclipsed by the chocolate. As it should be. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 So? What did you use and how do they taste??? Just saw this question (although it was posted a few days ago)...I used melted butter and the brownies were DELISH!!! Yum, yum... :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cdebbie Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I just made box brownies using coconut oil and they turned out great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Just saw this question (although it was posted a few days ago)...I used melted butter and the brownies were DELISH!!! Yum, yum... :) With melted butter (or ghee) is the only way I make brownies because it's so amazingly delicious. Now I want brownies. :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I use coconut and olive oils almost exclusively. I find that coconut oil can be a little greasy in baked goods, so a use a little bit less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco_Clark Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Any of those would work. Coconut oil is going to be the greasiest/moistest option, and depending on the quality of the oil may add a coconut flavor. I use it in baked goods all the time. EEVO would add an olive oil after taste. Those that mention using it and not tasting it are either nuts or using a very light olive oil. You might get away with it because it's a pretty chocolatey mix, but I wouldn't risk it. Applesauce works great but they are going to come out more "cakey" than "fudgy". My husband doesnt like it. :/ And butter would be the richest, best tasting, but not so healthy. Then again...they are brownies! I vote butter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I always use EVOO or butter. EVOO is used most often. I don't taste the difference (and I eat a lot of batter). But I like the taste of EVOO. Coconut oil will have a very strong taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 What is EVOO? Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 extra virgin olive oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 extra virgin olive oil Thank you! I was absolutely drawing a blank .... Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I use coconut and olive oils almost exclusively. I find that coconut oil can be a little greasy in baked goods, so a use a little bit less. I agree. I use a bit less of the called for amount when baking with coconut oil. Coconut oil is yummy in brownie mix though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've used olive oil and coconut oil in making brownies...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Or applesauce works as a sub for the oil. This works well with chocolate. (Although my cookbooks say to replace up to half of the oil, only, with applesauce, not the entirety.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Olive oil works surprisingly well in brownies. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Crummy olive oil is widely available and does not cost much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelmama1209 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 APPLESAUCE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 But does it give you crummy desserts? lol or perhaps crumby desserts?! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abordofs Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 There are "light-tasting" olive oils I have used in banana bread, and boxed Ghirardelli brownie mix without any odd flavor. Tried grapeseed oil today for the same brownie mix; worked just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Coconut oil works fine. So does melted butter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Zombie post resurrected by a first time poster... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I vote melted butter! Be aware that light olive oil is often mixed with vegetable oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aprilleigh Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I use olive oil (extra virgin) for pretty much everything that requires cooking oil of any kind. No one has ever noticed or complained and my brownies (I also use a boxed mix) disappear just as quickly as they did before I made the switch. If you're concerned, however, I'd go with coconut just because if you do notice a difference most people don't think twice about coconut in brownies (in fact, my grandmother used to make them special for me because I don't care for walnuts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 My sister always uses coconut oil in her boxed mixes. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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