20 Best Oat Flour Recipes To Try! (Gluten-Free)

Using oat flour in recipes is a naturally gluten-free and healthy baking alternative. Find all the best oat flour recipes right here, including breads, breakfasts, and desserts, plus many easy tips for baking with oat flour.

best REcipes using oat flour

Looking for an alternative grain when baking for a gluten-free diet? Oat flour recipes make the best breads, muffins, desserts, and even savory creations!

I particularly love to use it because it’s much more affordable than all-purpose gluten-free flours, especially when you make your own oat flour at home. As you can see from the recipes shared on the site and in my gluten-free cookbook, I’ve mastered baking and cooking affordably!

Here you will find many easy oat flour recipes, many of which can be made effortlessly in a blender or food processor! Additionally, oatmeal flour adds a a slightly sweet, nutty flavor to baked goods, complimenting cookies, pie crusts, muffins, breads, and more.

Is oat flour gluten-free?

Yes, technically it contains no wheat or gluten. However, it may become cross-contaminated during processing if it was manufactured on shared equipment.

To make sure your recipes are 100% gluten-free, make your own oat flour using certified gluten-free oats or oatmeal. Alternatively, purchase gluten-free oat flour online, at your local grocery store, or at Trader Joe’s.

benefits of using oat flour

Using oat flour in recipes has many benefits over all-purpose flour. First of all, it is more densely packed with nutrients, like manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium, which is a great added health benefit!

Plus, higher amounts of protein and fiber win out over both regular and whole wheat flour, keeping you satiated longer. Oat’s soluble and insoluble fiber reduces blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

It is also more cost-effective than typical GF flours, such as almond flour, coconut flour, or a quality all-purpose gluten-free flour. If you are not gluten intolerant, use any plain oatmeal and make your own oat flour by blending into a fine powder. To assure 100% oat flour without cross-contamination, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.

Best oat flour recipes

More OATMEAL FLOUR recipes

• Blueberry Muffins with Crumble Topping
• Oat Flour Shortbread Cookies
• Vegan Gluten Free Crepes
• Gluten Free Lemon Curd Tart with Berries
• Peanut Butter Energy Balls
• Strawberry Oat Bars
• Vegan Oat Flour Blondies
• Easy Vanilla Vegan Cake

Tips for baking with oat flour versus all-purpose flour

When baking with 100% oat flour only, you will have to make some adjustments to the recipe, since oats do not contain gluten. This affects its ability to bind and causes a lack of elasticity versus regular flour.

1. A binding agent will have to be added, such as eggs, flax egg, arrowroot powder, or xanthan gum. Some recipes will also use starch heavy fruits, such as applesauce or bananas to bind the ingredients.
2. Also additional moisture to the recipe, since oats absorb liquids readily. Too much moisture, though, makes gummy baked goods, while too little will make them dry and crumbly. Compensate for the additional moisture with longer baking times.
3. Letting the mixture rest before baking enhances the texture because it gives a head start on moisture absorption. If a recipe doesn’t require an extended cooking time, like cookies, pancakes, or waffles, cooking right away might leave wet, undercooked center.

What can I substitute for oat flour?

Typically recipes using only oat flour won’t have an easy substitute because the ingredients are tailored to the moisture absorption of the flour.

However, if only a small amount of oat flour is used (less than 1/2 cup) you may substitute an all-purpose flour (regular or gluten free) or coconut flour. You may also refer to this resource for more oat flour substitutes.

store bought versus homemade oat flour

I make my own flour because I always have oats on hand. If you have a quality blender , it only takes a couple minutes to blend up your own!

You can also purchase oat flour, but you will pay more for the convenience. Where as almond flour ends up negligibly more affordable to make your own, homemade oat flour is definitely cheaper.

Blend the oats (rolled oats or quick-cooking) until it turns into a fine, powdery flour, about 1 minute. Check to make sure you don’t have any larger flecks of oats, and if so, blend again.

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