Best Almond Flour Recipes

Look no further for the best almond flour recipes with over 35 recipes for almond flour desserts, breads, pancakes, muffins, savory dinners, and snacks all in one place! Many are perfect for gluten-free, paleo, low carb, and keto diets. Learn how to make almond flour at home, the benefits, nutrition, and tricks for making recipes a success! 

Benefits of Cooking and Baking with Almond Flour

Almond flour has increasingly gained in popularity because of how it fits in specialized diets, such as gluten-free, low carb, paleo, and keto. However, many of the benefits go beyond just nutrition.

Healthy almond flour recipes makes baked goods and savory dishes taste rich and satisfying, and includes great nutritional value. Since it is made from ground almonds, all the health benefits that apply to eating almonds also apply to almond flour.

It’s also grain-free, dairy-free, high in fat and low in carbs, making it a healthy alternative to regular flour.

Almond Flour Nutrition

According to the USDA, it provides the following nutritional value per 1/4 cup serving. Wheat flour contains 102 calories, .5 grams fat, 22 grams carbs, and 4 grams protein.

• Calories: 170
• Fat: 15 g
• Saturated fat: 1 g
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 0 mg
• Calcium: 66 mg
• Iron: 1 mg
• Potassium: 190 mg

Almond Flour Benefits

Recipes using almond flour have gained in popularity due to some of the health benefits listed below and the rich, nutty flavor it adds to dishes.

1. High in healthy fat and low in carbohydrates
2. Good source of fiber, vitamin E, monounsaturated fats and magnesium
3. May help reduce bad LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and insulin resistance
4. Can be used as a substitute for regular flour in foods such as: baked goods, casserole topping, coating on proteins, pie crust, pastries, pancakes, biscuits and more.

Types of Almond Flour

Blanched Almond Flour:

A blanched almond means the layer of skin enclosing the nut has been removed. Because blanched almond flour is ground almonds without their skin, it will have a consistent cream color (free of red-brown flecks of skin), as well as a smooth texture.

It is also more finely ground, lighter, and particularly good for making pastries and other delicate baked goods. Removing the skin does not impact the nutritional benefit. Whether the flour is blanched or unblanched, the benefits remain the same.

Suggested Uses: cookies, brownies, pastries, macarons, pancakes, cakes

Almond Meal:

For the most part, almond meal can be used interchangeably with almond flour. Almond meal is made of unblanched almonds, or almonds with their skins on.

It is less finely ground than blanched flour. This gives it a more coarse texture, which makes it great for gluten free bread crumbs and crust for proteins such as pork, chicken or fish.

Suggested Uses: bread crumbs, outer coating on proteins, scones, fruit crumble

Unblanched Almond Flour:

Unblanched almond flour means the almond skin has been left on. The red-brown flecks in the flour can affect the appearance of some dishes. This is beneficial for some dishes, giving it a more rustic look.

It is also said to be heavier than blanched almond flour. One deterrent can be that, while very healthy, unblanched flour is more fibrous than blanched flour and may cause digestive issues for some.

Suggested uses: pie crust, scones, biscuits

Almond Flour Dessert Recipes

Cookies, cakes, brownies, and more – can all be made with almond flour. Since almond flour is naturally gluten-free, this is especially good news for people who suffer from celiac or have gluten sensitivities.

For more gluten-free baking recipes, be sure to check out 80+ Best Gluten-Free Desserts or Easy Flourless Cookies recipes!

Almond Flour Muffins, Breads, Pancakes Recipes  

By using almond flour in your muffins, bread and pancakes – your breakfast and sandwiches can be nutritious and just as tasty as it ever has been.

savory Almond Flour Recipes – dinners and snacks  

Almond flour can be used in many savory dishes, as well as sweets. Consider using it in lunch, dinner, snacks, and savory dish recipes to decrease carbs and create dishes for the family.

Can I Make Almond Flour At Home? 

Yes. Making almond flour, or almond meal, at home is both simple and cost effective. With little equipment, and some almonds, you will have your own almond flour to use in no time.

Equipment needed:

• Food processor or blender
• 8 ounces unsalted almonds, blanched or unblanched

How to Make Almond Flour or Meal:

1. Place blanched, or unblanched, almonds into a food processor or blender. Blanched almonds are used for almond flour, while unblanched are used in almond meal.
2. Process the almonds until they are finely ground. Be sure to not over-process or the oils will release and you will end up with almond butter! It’s best done in short pulses or spurts to control the grinding.

Tips to Remember:

• For a more finely ground flour, a powerful blender works better than the food processor.
• You can use more than 8 ounces of almonds, but for best results – do not grind more than 8 ounces at a time.
• Starting with almonds that are cut, slivered, or chopped will process quicker and yield better results.

How to Blanch Almonds

If you would like to blanch your own almonds bring a small pan of water to boil. Toss in raw, unsalted almonds and boil for 60 seconds. Drain the almonds and rinse with cold water to cool them off. Lastly, squeeze each almond to remove the skin.

What Can I Make with Almond Meal?

• Fruit crumble
• Gluten free bread crumbs for casseroles
• Meatballs
• Scones
• Crust for proteins such as pork, chicken or fish
• Tortillas
• Pizza crust
• Biscuits

How to Store Almond Flour

Almond flour is best stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year. If you use it frequently, store in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator.

It may also be stored in the freezer, but allow it to come to room temperature before using for baked goods.

Substituting Almond Flour for Regular Flour

Because of the weight of the flours, a one-to-one conversion isn’t always possible. In addition to weighing less than regular flour, almond flour also contains more moisture, which changes the chemistry of baked goods.

It’s tempting to replace regular flour with almond flour in recipes because of its many benefits – like being grain and gluten free, as well as low carb. If you’d like to experiment on your own, keep some of the following tips in mind:

• Increase the amount of almond flour by 25%, so for every 1 cup flour, use 1 1/4 cup almond flour.
• Add extra leavening to offset the density of almond flour. 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, baking soda, or combination of both will help.
• Use less liquid in the recipe since almond flour adds more moisture. Using an egg yolk instead of the whole add egg or cutting back on moisture containing ingredients, such as milk, bananas, applesauce, or sour cream.

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