if you want to make these wheat free, you can use rice flour
of coconut flour as a replacement.
I have used a few different brands
of coconut flour as well.
Do not add the same amount
of coconut flour as oat flour — it is extremely absorbent, so begin by mixing all of the other ingredients in the recipe, and then add just a few teaspoons of coconut flour at a time.
I added 4 tbsp
of coconut flour as opposed to 1, as well as half a tsp of xanthum gum and a tbsp of da vinci vanilla syrup.
So please do use the small amount
of coconut flour as it helps these maintain their structure.
I was thinking
of coconut flour as I find that flour thickens many of my recipes up.
Not exact matches
Hi Ella, I want to make these brownies this weekend, but one
of my friends has a nut allergy... Is it possible to substitute almond
flour with a different
flour, such
as buckwheat / spelt /
coconut / any other?
Instead
of being made with ingredients such
as flour, butter and sugar, I use ingredients such
as oats, nuts,
coconut oil and maple syrup.
I think
coconut flour might not work
as it needs a lot
of extra liqued
as coconut flour is very absorbent.
I count this
as part
of the additional liquid needed when using
coconut flour.
As you begin working with
coconut flour and modifying your favorite recipes, make a note
of what you add, subtract or change so that you know how to improve on results or repeat your success the next time around.
As to the other suggestion
of coconut flour, be careful, that extra fiber can wake you up in the middle
of the night if you know what I mean.
Hi Ruth, if it has too much fruit in it for you, you could try reducing it a bit
as for the
coconut flour I don't see why you couldn't use it but I haven't tried it so I am not sure
of the result you would get.
No problem, the ingredients for these treats at least are made
of real food ingredients — such
as ground almonds,
coconut flour, and even avocados!
i have to say i doubled all the ingradients and i got 14 very tiny cookies... so i really don't see how you got 12 small cookies out
of just three tablespoons
of flour... also i had to add some
flour as they got quite runny, it think maybe too much
coconut oil... they break very easily, not good for guests, they do not look very nice, mostly came out
as crums, but they taste good anyway.
This Grain - free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread uses
coconut flour as the
flour and a very small amount
of agave
as the sweeter.
For those
of us who don't like or can't eat
coconut flour, I've started using white bean
flour in recipes
as a substitute.
Mine worked with these substitutions -
of - necessity: 1 Baked in 5 ″ x 9 ″ glass loaf pan 2 Used parchment paper, not greased pan 3 ran out
of coconut oil so it was 3/4 parts
coconut oil, 1/4 olive oil 4 Once again, used Trader Joe's almond meal, didn't have blanched alm
flour on hand today Yes,
as you commented jgentry, it was the perfect blend
of almond and
coconut flours so
as not to be almond
flour dry or c -
flour sweet.
I guess it was still too watery
as I had to add 2 tablespoons
of coconut flour and a little arrowroot starch.
Also, you can try adding a couple tablespoons
of coconut flour if yours is sticky
as well.
We liked the cookies small,
as coconut flour can tend to be like eating a spoon
of peanut butter — rather thick and clingy in your mouth.
Made with a crisp, buttery gluten - free crust, and a filling
of juicy cherries and a mixed nut frangipane — a blend
of almond,
coconut, walnut, and pecan
flour from Pamela's Products Nut Flour Blend, these darling little tarts are as delicious -LSB
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The potato and
coconut milk act
as thickeners, in the absence
of which you can thicken with cornflour or wheat
flour.
Her tempting chocolaty treats are made with
coconut oil,
coconut sugar and a combination
of coconut and gluten - free
flour,
as well
as ground ginger and
of course the best dark chocolate you can lay your hands on.
3 / 4C Light spelt
flour (or other
flour of your choice) 1 / 4C Cocoa 1 / 8t Salt 3 / 4t Baking powder 1 / 2C
Coconut sugar (I like to use coconut sugar in my baking as it's less processed than other sweeteners, it's also less sweet than refined sugar so these are more chocolatey than super sweet, perfect for this chocolate lover) 2T Tahini 2T Oil (I used rapeseed, but any neutral oil is fine) 1T Ground flaxseed 1 / 4C Non-dairy milk (You might need 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of milk if your tahini is very
Coconut sugar (I like to use
coconut sugar in my baking as it's less processed than other sweeteners, it's also less sweet than refined sugar so these are more chocolatey than super sweet, perfect for this chocolate lover) 2T Tahini 2T Oil (I used rapeseed, but any neutral oil is fine) 1T Ground flaxseed 1 / 4C Non-dairy milk (You might need 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of milk if your tahini is very
coconut sugar in my baking
as it's less processed than other sweeteners, it's also less sweet than refined sugar so these are more chocolatey than super sweet, perfect for this chocolate lover) 2T Tahini 2T Oil (I used rapeseed, but any neutral oil is fine) 1T Ground flaxseed 1 / 4C Non-dairy milk (You might need 1 or 2 extra tablespoons
of milk if your tahini is very thick.
I just made this using your suggestion
of corn
flour + plain and it worked a treat,
as did the
coconut choc shot (I also swapped the sugar for a teaspoon
of lucuma).
I used
coconut flour instead
of shredded
coconut as I didn't think my kids would like the texture.
Coconut flour tends to require the addition
of many, many eggs
as it absorbs so much moisture.
This rich, moist chocolate cake uses a mixture
of coconut flour and almond meal
as its base.
Most any Paleo bread will work in this, you just have to make sure that it's using almond
flour or
coconut flour instead
of all - purpose
flour,
as this will take care
of any grain concerns and will allow you to have this the traditional way.
A couple
of things though, I used almond
flour / meal (1 1/3 cup
as recommended) and instead
of honey or maple syrup, I used organic brown rice syrup, used the same amount
as listed for maple syrup, AND I added a handful
of unsweetened organic
coconut flakes for added texture and flavor... turned out PERFECT!!
I'm thinking
of making these for a party next weekend — I might up the
coconut flour and remove the almond meal though
as there's a nut allergy I have to cater for.
It's great for adding
coconut flavor and can serve other purposes, but not very useful
as a thickening agent (after all it's just tiny shavings
of coconut that are hardly more absorbant than a nut
flour).
At least two varieties
of the brand Jane Bakes cookies are labeled gluten - free yet list whole wheat
flour as the first ingredient — Hazelnut & Chocolate and
Coconut & Caramel.
I think that the whole wheat
flour wouldn't work
as well only because
coconut flour is super absorbant so it soaks up a lot
of the liquid where wheat
flour may not do that.
If using
coconut flour as a substitute for the entire amount
of traditional
flour, be aware that you'll need to adjust your recipe accordingly.
If it's
as absorbent
as coconut flour, then you'll need about 1/2 cup
of pumpkin purée in place
of the almond milk.
* For the
coconut flour + shredded
coconut, I'm really not a fan
of wasting ingredients, so I would just start with a small amount and roll the chicken in em» until they were evenly coated, adding more
as necessary.
If the egg white protein powder is closer to the absorbency
of regular
flour (remember,
coconut flour is about 3x
as absorbent
as any other
flour!)
Some recipes call for almond
flour or a combination
of coconut flour and some arrowroot powder, but the cookie we always have in the freezer uses almond butter
as a base and was created by Danielle Walker
of Against all Grain blog and several cookbooks.
Coconut flour can be used
as a substitute for up to 1/3 the normal amount
of a recipe's
flour.
- The recipe calls for
coconut oil, but is otherwise free
of other
coconut products such
as coconut flour or
coconut milk.
I've tried and failed a couple
of times to incorporate
coconut oil
as the main fat... potentially because I used spelt
flour and / or because the oil wasn't cold enough (it was thick but melty).
and since my doctor is encouraging me to really go for it in terms
of using things like
coconut flour, and really paying attention to carbs, fats, and eating food
as close to the way it come from nature, I am hoping this will be a fun and encouraging place to do those things.
I doubled the recipe and it made just enough for my family
of 4 (2 sons and my husband
as well
as my 7 month pregnant self) Don't let the amount
of ingredients scare you,
coconut flour is very unique and requires stepping out
of your comfort zone when baking!
Though you can always use white sugar, white
flour, and vegetable oil, I believe in the power
of whole wheat
flour,
coconut sugar, and a combination
of coconut oil and unsweetened apple sauce
as well!
Coconut flour is very soft, so I wouldn't use too much
of it in this recipe,
as the pancakes will probably crumble.
So, for the whole food forms
of coconut such
as the butter, cream,
flour (just ground
coconut meat), or the fresh meat instead, and add a little
coconut to your diet!
1 cup almond
flour 2 tablespoons
coconut oil pinch
of sea salt or himalayan pink salt 1/4 cup agave nectar or other liquid sweetener such
as raw honey (not vegan) OR for zero calorie sweetener, use 3 drops
of liquid Stevia + 3 - 4 tablespoon non-dairy milk 1/2 tablespoon natural peppermint extract
The second time I used
coconut flour as well, but I added about 1/3 cup
of milk (you could use
coconut milk) and 2tbs
of melted butter (could use
coconut oil or perhaps even avocado) and I also added some semisweet chocolate chips.