Almond Flour Recipes You Can Try Today!

For a little bit of back story, almond flour is the gluten free nut flour that should normally consist of nothing but ground blanched with no skin almonds. It is frequently used as a low carb substitute for wheat flour in bread and other baked goods.

Almond flour is also usually considered to be a super food, it is low carb and contains far more nutritious than most other flours out there that you can get your hands on. Certain people are incredibly passionate about almond flour. Some people who go gluten free realize right away that the usual high carb, gluten free flours would not be my ticket to their better health.

In Malaysia, for the most part people tend to opt for wheat flour. But in Malaysia, they also often have the tendency of trying new things and this almond flour could be something that could prove to be a good substitute for the wheat flour in the current market. In a low carb kitchen, almond flour is a common ingredient frequently used for all kinds of baking. As almonds do not contain gluten, the dough made with it will not act like traditional dough. For example, it will not rise with yeast. When using it in baking, you will need something else in order to help you absorb and bind liquid. The most commonly used ingredients for this are grounded psyllium husk powder, protein powder or eggs. The first two can be purchased in health stores or online if you are not able find those in your grocery store.



Almond flour can even be used as a low carb breading. It can be mixed with spices and Parmesan cheese to give your chicken, fish or vegetables a nice and crunchy crust. Almond flour can also be incorporated with a variety of different foods ranging from bread, to pies to desserts and also pizzas. I will also include certain frequently asked questions along with certain recipes that contain almond flour that you could try at home!

Does almond flour work well with the keto diet?
Due to the fact that almond flour has more fat than protein and carbohydrates combined, almond flour is the perfect flour to be used in a keto diet. If you’re on a low carb, high fat (LCHF) diet you will most certainly want to take a look at certain keto diet recipes that can work well for you, either online or in books.

Is almond flour the best low carb flour?
When it comes to almond flour, is an optimal choice for many people who have used it in their meals because it is far more nutritious than the typical starchy and gluten free flours, particularly such as rice, corn, potato, and tapioca. It is also a great alternative for us due to the fact that it has fewer carbohydrates, and more protein in comparison to wheat flour itself, this can be easily proven by looking up certain nutrition information online. This is an option meant for the people looking to increase the amounts of nutrition’s that they are able to achieve with their flour.

Is almond flour healthy?
The definition of healthy differs from one person to another, so kindly realize what the word healthy means for you. However, it is a given fact that almond flour is low in carbs, high in fiber and plant protein, and it is a gluten free flour. Additionally, if you are trying out or experimenting with whole30 friendly or paleo baking, it is the perfect flour to be incorporated. Though the reason why people love using it when they are baking and think that it is a healthier option is due to its high fat content.

Almonds are a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids, which are the ones that benefit us and our body. Now, you should know that this formula does not work in and with every recipe, but people have also been playing around with decreasing the amounts of fat that they tend to use in their recipes and have found success often. If you are into experimenting, you should try playing around with the amounts of fats that you decide to put into your meals.



Can almond flour be used along with other type of flours during baking?
You sure are able to do so. As a matter of the fact, most recipes use almond flour along with other healthier flours like the coconut flour or oat flour. Almond flour is something very versatile and goes along well with other flours and this is one of the major benefits of this flour.

After all these questions that you may have pondered about, we are going to go over and through some recipes that can be useful for you to make and create something new for an occasion. Almond flour can be used for almost anything due to the versatile nature that the flour has. But, they are most commonly put together when making muffins, cookies and pancakes. They can also be used to make crackers and bread. These are all options that are going to be useful when preparing something new for yourself and your family.



1. Keto Raspberry Lemonade Muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup of blanched almond flour, one eight of an ounce of baking soda and Celtic sea salt, 3 large eggs, a quarter cup of grapeseed oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, quarter teaspoon of vanilla stevia and a cup of frozen raspberries.

Instructions: Pulse almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a food processor. Pulse in the eggs, oil, lemon zest, and stevia for 20 seconds. Stir the raspberries in by hand. Divide the batter between 8 paper lined muffin cups. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes. Let it cool for about 30 minutes and it is ready to be served.



2. Low-Carb Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Ingredients: 1 and a quarter cups of blanched almond flour, a quarter cup of cacao powder, quarter teaspoon of Celtic sea salt, half teaspoon of baking soda, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, quarter cup of honey, quarter teaspoon of vanilla stevia and 3 quarter cup of grated zucchini.

Instructions: Begin with combining almond flour and cacao powder. Pulse in salt and baking soda and then pulse in eggs, coconut oil, honey, and stevia. Shortly pulse in zucchini. Transfer the batter to a greased 6.5 x 4 inch small loaf pan, dusted with almond flour. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Cool for 2 hours and serve.



3. Sesame Crackers
Ingredients; 3 cups of blanched almond flour, 1 and a half teaspoon of Celtic sea salt, 1 cup of raw sesame seeds, 2 whisked large eggs and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Instructions: In a large bowl, stir the almond flour, salt, sesame seeds, eggs, and oil until well blended. Separate dough into two. Place each half of dough on two pieces of parchment paper. Roll out dough to one eight inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares using a knife. Transfer to two large baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for about 12 minutes, until golden brown. Let it cool and serve.



4. Silver Dollar Pancakes
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, 1 tablespoon of water, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 and a half cups of blanched almond flour, quarter teaspoon of Celtic sea salt, quarter teaspoon of baking soda, and grapeseed or coconut oil for cooking.

Instructions: In a large bowl whisk the eggs, water, vanilla and agave. Add the almond flour, salt and baking soda and mix until combined. Heat the coconut oil on a skillet on medium heat. Scoop 1 heap teaspoon of batter at a time onto the skillet. Pancakes will form little bubbles, when bubbles open, flip pancakes over and cook on the other side. Remove from heat and plate. Repeat the process with remaining batter, adding more oil to skillet as needed.



5. Primal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients: Quarter teaspoon of Celtic sea salt, baking soda and palm shortening, 2 cups of blanched almond flour, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and half a cup of chocolate chips.

Instructions: Combine the almond flour, salt, and baking soda into food processor. Pulse in shortening, honey, and vanilla until a dough forms. Remove blade and stir the chocolate chunks by hand. Scoop dough one tablespoon at a time onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Press the balls of dough down gently. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes and serve.

All the best trying these recipes out and thank you!