Clean Cooking + Baking Oils

Clean Cooking + Baking Oils

Upgrading your cooking oils is one of the simplest, most impactful shifts you can make in your kitchen. Many conventional oils like canola, soybean, and vegetable oil are highly refined and processed with chemical solvents, which can strip nutrients and create unstable fats. Instead, reach for minimally processed oils that are cold pressed, rich in naturally occurring antioxidants, and stable at the temperatures we actually cook with.

For everyday cooking, we love avocado oil for its high smoke point, extra virgin olive oil for dressings and low to medium heat dishes, ghee for rich flavor and high heat searing, and virgin coconut oil for baking and gentle sautéing. These options deliver better fat profiles and real flavor without the inflammatory concerns that come with heavily processed seed oils.

Why Choose Clean Oils?

  • Minimally processed and free from chemical solvents so they maintain more vitamins and antioxidants
  • Naturally rich in antioxidants and stable fats making them nutrient dense options
  • Made with high levels of omega-3s
  • Better suited for high heat cooking and everyday use

 

For a deeper dive into how we choose non-toxic cooking and baking oils, read more on our Substack. Some of our favorite brands include Brightland, Chosen Foods, and 4th & Heart. Shop our Amazon Storefront for even more picks.

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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

This organic, unrefined virgin coconut oil has a subtle coconut aroma and flavor that works well in baking, in curries, and for medium heat sautéing, with a 285 degree smoke point. It is a pantry staple for both sweet and savory recipes, and an ideal substitute for butter in vegan recipes.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil (100% California)

Made exclusively from California-grown olives, this extra virgin olive oil is cold pressed and offers a fresh, smooth, medium-intensity flavor that is versatile enough for grilling, baking and sauteing, or as a finishing oil.

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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

This USDA-certified organic, regenerative, unrefined coconut oil is multi-use, doubling as a moisturizer while also offering a smooth flavor for baking, light sautéing, or raw recipes. Minimally processed and free from chemical additives, it’s a versatile pantry staple.

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"Drizzle" Extra Virigin Olive Oil

This bold extra virgin olive oil is made from hand-picked, early-harvest Picual olives for a rich, peppery flavor perfect for drizzling, dipping, and finishing dishes. It is single-origin, unblended, and fully transparent in sourcing with no refined oils or additives. We like it as a clean, high-quality olive oil that elevates any meal and is rich in antioxidants.

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Algae Cooking Oil

This innovative oil is derived from algae and naturally high in monounsaturated fats and omega-9, low saturated fat, and has a high 535 degree smoke point. With a light buttery flavor, it’s great for searing meats and roasting vegetables.

4th & Heart Ghee
Ghee (Original)

This clarified butter is made from the milk of grass-fed, pasture-raised cows with a high 485-degree smoke point and rich flavor. It is naturally lactose-free and free from additives, preservatives, and seed oils. We recommend it as a clean, nutrient-dense swap for conventional butter or cooking oils.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This olive oil has a custom blend of Arbosana and Koreneiki olives for a vibrant flavor with a peppery finish, perfect for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, and finished dishes. It’s rich in antioxidants, with a polyphenol count of over 280 mg/kg. With a smoke point of 455 degrees, it’s safe for cooking, too.

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Avocado Oil

This avocado oil has a mild flavor and has high heat stability that makes it versatile for everything from stir fries to homemade salad dressings. The oil is tested frequently for quality standards and extracted from avocados without typical solvents like hexane.

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Avocado Oil Spray

Made with pure avocado oil and no propellants, this spray offers a cleaner way to grease pans than traditional baking sprays. It delivers even coverage with a neutral flavor that works for eggs, sheet pan dinners, and baking, with a high 500 degree smoke point.

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Avocado Oil

This versatile avocado oil has a high 500-degree smoke point that makes it ideal for sautéing, roasting, and grilling, and it’s a clean swap for canola or vegetable oil. It is certified glyphosate-residue free and free from additives, preservatives, and seed oil blends. We recommend it as a neutral, clean cooking oil staple for everyday use that has a boost of healthy fats.

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Avocado Oil

This artisanal avocado oil is made with a blend of virgin and refined avocado oil so it retains flavor and nutrients without chemical solvents or artificial additives. With a mild fruity flavor and high smoke point, it is ideal for roasting vegetables, baking, and everyday sautéing on medium-high heat.

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