Almond flour is lower in carbs than traditional wheat flour, yet at the same time it has a slightly sweeter taste.
It’s also rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants, which are known to have many health benefits. In particular, it can reduce bad LDL cholesterol and insulin resistance.
It also happens to be on the low-FODMAP diet, which you might need to follow if you suffer with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
But, you don’t want to get stuck making the same old recipes with it time and again. That is why I’ve put together this shortlist of my favorite almond flour recipes from across the net, including both sweet and savory options.
I’ve tried to pick a good variety, and I’ve concentrated mainly on healthy options.
Let’s kick things off with a banger! These almond flour fluffy American pancakes are just delicious. They are tender and plush, and most notably – they are nutty!
They’re ready to eat in just 15 minutes, and the addition of vanilla extract is an excellent touch. I love them stacked high and with fruit on top and a drizzle of syrup!
These cute little cookies may look pretty ordinary, but trust me, they taste absolutely amazing! Better still, you only need 4 ingredients to make them, namely blanched almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and water.
They are rich and buttery, even though they don’t contain any butter, eggs, oil or dairy. They are vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free to boot.
What’s more, they are also low in calories, and there are loads of variations you can make, check the link for more details.
OMG – this dish is to die for! It’s so rich, indulgent, and above all chocolatey! It’s also very moist and fluffy and super simple to make. It only requires a handful of ingredients and is naturally gluten-free.
It’s got really flavorful ingredients, like cocoa powder, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and chocolate frosting. Yet it only comes to 220 calories per slice!
What I love about this recipe, besides the taste, is just how versatile it is. You can have it for breakfast, for brunch, as a snack, or as a dessert.
What’s more, these scones are filling, low in carbs, gluten-free, and rich in heart-healthy fats. It’s got such flavorful ingredients as maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, shredded coconut, and more.
I just love this recipe – the cookies come out crisp and buttery, and you can really taste the lemon zest. Moreover, the almond flavoring from the almond flour gets further boosted by the use of almond extract.
They’re easy to make, gluten-free, and each cookie comes to just 71 calories.
When I found out that this yummy biscotti dish is just 2 grams of carbs per serving (if you use keto honey), I could barely believe it! It’s an entirely grain-free take on the classic Italian cookie.
It’s got such flavorful ingredients as almond extract, honey, butter, cinnamon, and sliced nuts. If you wish, you can also add dried fruit. Coming in at just 110 calories per serving, this recipe is classed as keto-friendly.
This recipe gives you everything you want in a chocolate brownie – it’s rich, decadent, and ultra-fudgy.
Yet at the same time, it’s also relatively healthy – a great alternative to the usual sugary, refined flour variety. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, and only needs about 10 minutes of prep time. And the use of dark chocolate chips makes for an excellent finishing touch!
Well, I couldn’t include a brownie recipe without also including its cousin, the blondie! These blondies come out wonderfully chewy, gooey, and are packed with delicious morsels of chopped pecan nuts, and milk and white chocolate chips.
And it’s not too high in calories, coming in at just 222 calories per serving.
I just love the texture of the waffles in this recipe – crispy on the outside and deliciously fluffy on the outside. They are great for breakfast, or as a dessert, and are keto-friendly, since they have just 2 grams of net carbs per serving.
What’s more, only 6 ingredients are required, including the likes of cream cheese and vanilla extract. Better yet, each serving comes to under 200 calories!
I sure hope you decide to make these berry muffins – they’re light, nutty, and moist, not to mention gluten-free, high in protein, and low in carbs. They’re great for breakfast or as a between-meal snack.
It’s got some really flavorful ingredients, like lemon zest and juice, vanilla extract, honey, and your choice of berries, frozen or fresh.
This delicious banana bread recipe is loaded with healthy nutrients and sweetened only with bananas. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, and even paleo-friendly.
If you wish, you can also add some chocolate chips – optional but highly recommended! What’s more, each serving comes to only 257 calories.
What I love about this recipe, besides the amazing taste and texture, is just how quick and easy they are…
You can whip them up in less than 10 minutes, and they only require 3 ingredients, namely almond flour, mashed bananas, and eggs. If you wish, you can also add baking powder to make them even thicker and fluffier.
Something savory and cheesy, you say? Absolutely! They don’t need a lot of ingredients, just almond flour, salt, baking powder, eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and shredded cheddar cheese.
They’re easy to make, ready to eat in less than half an hour, and come to just 264 calories per muffin.
If you love carrot cake, but perhaps would prefer a lighter, healthier version, I can highly recommend this recipe. It’s made with almond flour, no refined sugars, and all the carrot cake flavors and textures you love.
It features flavorful ingredients, such as maple syrup, vanilla extract, juicy raisins, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes, and it has a healthy cream cheese frosting.
Want to sneak some veggies into your kid’s muffins? Then this is a great way to do it! They really won’t know the difference. These muffins are tender, decadent, and so, so chocolatey.
They are also sweet, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free. And if you wish to make them even more chocolatey, you can add some sugar-free dark chocolate chips. Optional, but highly recommended!
I’ve got another great savory recipe for you here – mushroom quiche.
The recipe walks you through every step, from the almond flour crust through to the yummy filling made up of ingredients like sliced mushrooms, shallots, heavy cream, black pepper, nutmeg, and grated swiss cheese.
If, like me, you love your pizza to be thin and crispy, then boy, have I got the recipe for you!
It’s healthy, paleo-friendly, and only uses 4 ingredients, namely almond flour, coconut oil, egg, and sea salt. It comes in at just 2 to 6 calories per slice, and you can top it however you wish!
OMG – I just love these peanut butter and chocolate cookies! They’re soft, chewy, and have a delicious light crumb. It’s got flavorful ingredients, such as smooth peanut butter, vanilla extract, and your choice of chocolate chips.
They only take about 15 minutes to make in total, and each cookie is only 157 calories!
Wrap Up
I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing through my shortlist of the top almond flour recipes, and more so, I hope you’ve found one that you like the sound of, and that you give it a go. Go forth and enjoy!
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Hi, my name is Helena Forsite and I am a self-proclaimed crafter. I love everything to do with DIYs, baking, crafting, and more!
When I was younger, fresh out of college, I developed a pretty strong anxiety disorder. I found it difficult to go to work, socialize with friends, or even get out of the house at all.
