We were really missing a nice bowl of hot cereal that didn't didn't
taste like coconut flour (not my husband's favorite).
There are a lot of grain free rolls out there though using
things like coconut flour or nut flour if that would work better for you.
Plus, it's made of quality paleo ingredients
like coconut flour for a light texture, and real maple syrup for subtle sweetness.
With the rise of celiac and gluten intolerance, many folks are learning to bake with uncommon grains and
starches like coconut flour, almond flour, tapioca starch and arrowroot powder.
Whole wheat flour can have some more nutrients which is always great, or you can use an alternative
flour like coconut flour.
The main challenge in making a recipe
like coconut flour pancakes is to use enough eggs to be successful, but balance the recipe to prevent the pancakes from tasting like, well, an omelet.
I don't recommend a substitute for coconut flour directly as it's very unique, but feel free to experiment with flax meal, which may work but won't produce a light and airy
cupcake like coconut flour will.
2oz cream cheese 2oz grated parmesan cheese 1 cup raw broccoli 1 egg 1 Tbsp coconut flour (you could use almond flour or other flour, but I'd at least double the amount since it won't soak up
liquid like coconut flour does) herbs (I added 1/2 tsp pizza seasoning)
The only thing is that they were a bit chewy but I knew this would happen (because whey + oat - based bars tend to get chewy if you don't add another powder in
there like coconut flour or even almond flour.)
If you're using almond pulp leftover from almond milk, the flour will definitely be less oily and more fibrous,
kinda like coconut flour.
We order
non-perishables like coconut flour, shredded coconut, olive oil, coconut oil, herbal teas, liquid castile soap, almond flour, etc. in bulk from Thrive Market at a discount.
# 2 I've had to drive around to several different stores before looking for something
simple like coconut flour or sugar substitutes, but ordering through Thrive sends it right to your door, free shipping too!
But the defatted ones are a little
bit like coconut flour, they are very fine and powdery and soak up a lot of liquid.
I tried making them but unfortunately mine did not turn out at all, they were dry and crumbly and tasted
mostly like coconut flour.
I'm faired the peanut flour can't be replaced here — it absorbs a lot of liquid, kind
of like coconut flour.
When I find
things like coconut flour, coconut sugar, and coconut oil at Costco, I do buy it there, it's just not always available every time I visit.
I don't recommend a substitute for coconut flour directly as it's very unique, but feel free to experiment with flax meal, which may work but won't produce a light and airy
cupcake like coconut flour will.
I am always slightly hesitant and anxious about introducing my recipes to people who haven't had weirdo
ingredients like coconut flour... But he's willing to try (and I had a backup idea if he didn't like it).
peanut flour is
like coconut flour in that its really absorbant and does nt really cook quite like normal flour.
Most of my family don't really like coconut flour
If you want the brownies to remain sugar free which includes all grain flours however, you could try
something like coconut flour, desiccated coconut, ground flaxseed or ground sunflower / pumpkin seeds.