The Best Low Carb Gluten Free Baking Mix Recipe

When you are starting out on your gluten free journey, and you need a quick mix to whip up some favorites you can turn to the Best Low Carb Gluten Free Baking Mix!

Make some breakfast with my Baked Pecan Pancake Recipe, or maybe have some Keto Orange Chicken for dinner and some Low Carb Chocolate Cake for dessert!

This homemade baking mix is perfect for anyone on the keto diet, or low carb diet as it is only 9.5 g net carbs per 1 cup of mix.

It takes some adjusting to at first so you can get used to how it bakes up, but I have you covered as I am continually experimenting with it in my low carb baking.

Keep reading as I go over the ingredients used, how they work together with the other ingredients and what recipes I have used this Low Carb Gluten Free Baking Mix in!

I will also go over tips, substitutions and frequently asked questions to help you on your low carb baking journey with low carb flours.

Here is what makes this a healthier baking mix versus another keto flour blend

First consider that although a mix may be low in carbs or considered keto, does not mean that it is gluten free. A lot of keto quick mixes like Carbquik Biscuit mix, is made with Carbalose Flour.

Carbalose flour’s ingredients are enzyme-modified wheat components (high-protein patent wheat flour, wheat fiber, wheat protein, vital wheat gluten, wheat starch), fibers (oat and soy fiber), canola oil, salt, emulsifiers, enzymes and ascorbic acid. With all of the wheat in it, you might as well use traditional flour instead of the mixture of low carb-not-real-flours with all of the modifying that has happened to them.

It also contains inflammatory soy and canola oil which I would not recommend consuming at all. I needed a quick gluten free alternative that I could use to make my favorite baked goods and batter foods.

This is when I discovered Trim Healthy Mama Cookbooks. The baking mix from the Trim Healthy Mama cookbooks really got me going on how to navigate a gluten free and sugar free lifestyle so I came up with my own version with a few different variations.

I found that the recipe for the THM Baking Blend was an easy thing to replicate for my own needs, so my Low Carb mix was born.

It took a few trials of adding ingredients and taking ingredients away to dial in to what works with MY recipes. Now I am making Keto Cinnamon Donuts, Keto Orange Chicken, Keto Banana Bread and much more! The main ingredient is Oat Fiber.

Oat fiber is the husk of the oat grain and is different than oat flour. It is the non-nutritive husk of the oat after the germ or inner grain is extracted. Oat flour is made from the oat grain and contains carbs.

It is the bulk ingredient that is added to the baking mix that does not add carbs.

The supporting ingredients are coconut flour, almond flour, collagen and glucomannan or xanthan gum. These flours work together to provide protein structure, so it mimics regular gluten free all-purpose flour.

Leaving out these additional ingredients can be done, but the results will not be the same.

Many low-carb diets use only single flours like coconut flour alone, or a combination of coconut flour and almond flour. This baking mix allows you to use only one flour for your recipe and provides structure and bulk, so it has more of a normal taste than single flours.

What you need to make this Low Carb Gluten Free Baking Mix

• Oat Fiber
• Bob’s Red Mill Coconut Flour
• Flaxseed meal
• Bob’s Red Mill Fine Ground Almond Flour
• Collagen
• Glucomannon or Xanthan Gum
• A large airtight container that will fit in your fridge

Let’s put together this easy Low-Carb Flour Baking Mix

You will need a large container or wide mouth canning jar to store your low carb flour mix in.

Make sure it fits in your fridge as the shelf life will be extended if you keep it cold. As a general rule, it is best to keep anything containing flax seed meal in the fridge. The natural oils will spoil the mix if kept on the shelf for a long time.

It is easy to use in recipes for everyday use even from the fridge, so I just keep mine there.

In a large bowl, pour all of your measured ingredients in and whisk until combined.

Pour into a large wide mouth canning jar as I have done, or put into a large, lidded container.

Now you are ready to use this flour in my various low carb recipes.

It helps to let the mix come to room temperature before using so the absorption properties are released in the oat fiber and coconut flour.

Tips, Substitutions, and FAQs

• If you want to use plain whey protein powder instead of the collagen you can with the same results.
• Glucomannan or Xanthan Gum are interchangeable as they are both thickeners. You could also try guar gum if needed.
• Keep it simple when you only use 1/3 cup each of: coconut flour, almond flour and flax seed meal. It is a great alternative if you do not have the other ingredients. You may need to let it sit to soak up liquid from the recipe as without the oat fiber it needs more time to soak up that much liquid.
• You can also use psyllium husk powder in place of the oat fiber with similar results. 
• Consider substituting egg white powder instead of the collagen. It is actual powdered egg whites that provide protein and structure for the recipe.

Where can I get the specialty ingredients you have in the recipe like glucomannan and oat fiber? I recommend ordering your items online for best price and also brand options. I use the oar fiber from Nu Naturals and glucomannan from the NOW brand. I use glucomannan in other recipes of mine instead of xanthan gum as a thickener. It is a tasteless thickener that is derived from the konjac root. It helps to provide structure to the flour giving it a more normal taste like white wheat flour and helps the recipe hold together better.

Can I use this low carb baking mix in place of flour in my favorite recipes like a 1:1 all-purpose flour made with gluten free blends? Since this blend focuses on the bulk being oat fiber and coconut flour, you will have to calibrate the liquid components of your recipe to match the absorbing qualities of them. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of liquid, so you have to judge by the texture of the end result to compare. There has been a lot of experimenting done with this particular flour and it does not always work in a 1:1 situation. 

Can this be used in place of regular flour in savory dishes? It does not take as much experimenting to find savory dishes it works in as you are not competing with the science of baking. This low carb baking mix can be used in low-carb meals that require a breading such as Keto Orange Chicken or as a binder for meatloaf or meatballs. This is helpful flour helps make homemade convenience food a reality for those on a gluten free diet.

Can I substitute flaxseed meal with another ingredient? Flaxseed meal can be substituted with chia seed meal or ground sunflower seeds if you’re looking for a similar nutritional profile and binding properties. However, flaxseed meal is preferred for its high fiber content and ability to act as a natural binder in low-carb baking.

How do I prevent my baked goods from becoming too dry when using this mix? To prevent dryness, make sure to increase the amount of liquid in your recipes when using this mix. Coconut flour and oat fiber are highly absorbent, so adding extra eggs, oil, or other liquids is a great way to help keep your baked goods moist. You may also want to check your baked goods slightly before the recommended baking time to avoid overcooking.

What’s the difference between using glucomannan and xanthan gum in this mix? Glucomannan and xanthan gum both act as thickeners and binders in low-carb, gluten-free baking. Glucomannan, derived from the konjac plant, is often used for its ability to absorb water and create a gel-like texture. Xanthan gum, a bacterial byproduct, helps mimic the elasticity of gluten. You can use either based on your preference, but the texture may vary slightly depending on which one you choose.

What is the purpose of oat fiber in this low-carb baking mix? Oat fiber is a key ingredient in this low-carb baking mix because it adds bulk and texture without adding carbs. It provides a flour-like consistency and helps give baked goods structure, making them more similar to traditional recipes that use wheat flour.

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