
The Best Seed Oil-Free Swap Outs at the Grocery Store
Navigating the grocery store with a mission to avoid seed oils can feel like an uphill battle. Seed oils like canola, soybean, sunflower, and safflower have infiltrated everything from salad dressings to snacks, often masquerading as "healthier" options. But there’s good news: more brands are leaning into cleaner ingredients, giving us plenty of seed oil-free alternatives. Here are some of the best seed oil-free swap-outs to add to your cart.
Written By: Kristine Tran

Cooking Oils
Swap Out: Vegetable oil, canola oil, soybean oil and choose these minimally processed options instead
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A classic for sautéing, roasting, and dressings. Look for cold-pressed options to retain nutrients.
- Avocado Oil: High smoke point and neutral flavor make it perfect for high-heat cooking. Try Chosen Foods
- Coconut Oil: Ideal for baking and certain sautés, with a slightly sweet taste.
- Butter or Ghee: For a rich, natural flavor in cooking and baking. Try 4th & Heart
Watch out for oils blended with seed oils and additives, pretending to be the real-deal.

Plant-based Milks
Swap Out: Plant-based milks and creams made with canola oil, sunflower oil, and natural flavors for these super simple alternatives
- Malk Organics: Almond and oat milks without added oils
- Elmhurst 1925: Minimalist, clean-ingredient plant milks.
- Coconut Milk: Full-fat canned options are great for cooking and baking.

Chips, Crackers and Snacks
Swap Out: Chips fried in sunflower, safflower, or canola oil for these simple-ingredient snacks
- NUFS Crackers: Made with extra virgin olive oil, discover our Hot Honey Crackers!
- Siete Grain-Free Chips: Fried in avocado oil and available in delicious flavors.
- Lesser Evil Popcorn: Popped in organic coconut oil for a seed oil-free snack.

Salad Dressing
Swap Out: Dressings made with soybean or sunflower oil with these tasty options:
- Primal Kitchen: Avocado oil-based dressings in flavors like Green Goddess and Caesar.
- DIY: Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard for a quick, seed oil-free dressing.

Nut Butters
Swap Out: Peanut and almond butters with added vegetable oils with these simple alternatives:
- Whole Foods 365 Nut Butters: Affordable, made with minimal ingredients, and seed oil-free.
- Once Again: Made with nuts - that's it!

Sweet Treats
Swap Out: Desserts with hydrogenated oils or seed oils
- Hu Kitchen Chocolate: Paleo-friendly and made without seed oils.
- Honey Mamas Truffle Bars: Made with simple ingredients but still decadent and indulgent
- IQ Bar: For those looking for a low sugar, functional snack
Tips for Shopping Seed Oil-Free
- Read Labels Carefully: Ingredients like "vegetable oil" often disguise seed oils. You may also find Olive Oil featured on the front label, but seed oils hidden in the ingredient lists.
- Stick to Whole Foods: Fresh fruits, veggies, meats, and grains are naturally seed oil-free, nutritious, and satiating.
- Shop Specialty Stores: Health food stores and online retailers often stock clean-label, seed oil-free products.
Avoiding seed oils doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or convenience. With these simple seed oil-free swaps, you can enjoy clean, delicious foods that align with your wellness goals. Happy seed oil-free shopping!
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