Got coconuts? Make coconut flour with this simple recipe. I’ll show you how to do it, so you can use it for your favorite baking and coconut recipes.
As the interest in grain-free diets continues to increase, many cooks are looking to find a replacement for all-purpose flour in their baking.
What Is Coconut Flour?
Coconut flour is a gluten free “flour” that is essentially dried coconut in powdered form. It is made from the coconut solids that are left over after the meat been used to produce coconut milk. The solids are ground into a very fine, flour-like powder. The flour is popular for gluten free and low-carb baking, since it is low in carbohydrates and very high in fiber.
The Health Benefits Of Coconut Flour
It’s an excellent alternative to traditional wheat flour because it’s high in fiber (about 5 grams per tablespoon) and lowers the glycemic index (the measure of a food’s impact on blood sugar).1 In a nutshell, that means it helps you to feel fuller (and all that fiber helps to keep you regular), and the lower glycemic index means your blood sugar won’t spike as quickly as grain-based flours.2
Those who are Paleo, gluten free or grain free often opt for coconut flour (along with nut flours) for baking and cooking. Keep in mind with baking you can’t use a 1:1 ratio to wheat flour. Generally, you will use about 1/4 of the amount and a lot of eggs as coconut flour is very dense and dry.
If you’re new to baking and cooking with coconut flour, check out my top 100+ coconut flour recipes to get started. Read more
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