Top 16 Low Carb Gluten Free Coconut Flour Recipes
Here are my top 16 low carb gluten free coconut flour recipes that I have tested many times and I know they work!
These keto coconut flour recipes are not only high protein but offer additional fiber, so the net carb count is lower, and they keep you fuller longer.
There are so many things you can make with coconut flour from easy breakfasts to keto cakes and snacks plus dinner recipes too!
I will tell you all about this versatile flour that will save you money in the long run as it only requires 1/3 the amount of other gluten free flours.
Baking with coconut flour is an easy way to stay low carb AND gluten free easily!
Keep reading as I cover all of the gluten-free recipes that I have created and tested, answer frequently asked questions you may have plus give you my top 16 coconut flour recipes you will love!
Coconut Flour and How it is Made
Coconut flour is made from 100% dehydrated coconut meat, and it contains no additional ingredients.
It is an excellent source of minerals such as copper, magnesium, manganese, and selenium.
Magnesium plays numerous vital roles in the body, especially in muscles!
Additionally, copper and selenium are essential minerals that, among other functions, have a primary role in the immune system!
The fiber found in this flour helped reduce triglycerides and the ratio of non-HDL to HDL cholesterol! Get the benefits like oatmeal but LOW CARB!
The coconut meat is pressed to produce coconut milk, then the pressed meat is dehydrated.
It is the ideal choice for anyone on a low carb diet or keto diet as it is extremely low in the grams of net carbs it contains.
Since it is a very absorbent flour it requires more eggs or liquid ingredients to produce the texture you want in a recipe.
Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour
I use both of these flours in my baking and any new recipes I create I use a combination of them as a little bit of coconut flour goes a long way in producing a wheat flour texture.
Almond flour is a great substitute for all purpose flour, but coconut flour is not a 1:1 substitute.
It doesn’t take very much coconut flour in each recipe like almond flour does.
Coconut flour is a very fine powder so it mimics starches in that way, but when used as the main flour in the recipe you need extra moisture.
Since it is great at creating a fine texture and soaking up moisture, I use in in combination with almond flour to more closely mimic traditional flour.
Both grain-free flours also contain a lot of nutrition without the need for fortification like wheat flour does.
If you have access to a lot of eggs, then coconut flour will be more economical for you in the long run versus other low carb flours.
In any given recipe you will use up to 1/2 cup total of coconut flour versus the equivalent in almond flour equaling 2-3 cups!
Using this flour is a great option to keep your grocery budget in check if you are creating your own gluten free and sugar free foods.
Although coconut flour is a tree nut flour, it is not technically in the family of nut flours like almond flour is.
It truly is the best alternative for cooking and baking if you have nut allergies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coconut Flour
Can you substitute almond flour with coconut flour?
No it is far more absorbent than almond flour. You need only 1/4 cup coconut flour to 1 cup almond flour. This is approximate as each recipe must be calibrated with the proper amount of eggs and leavening to work out.
Can you make your own coconut flour by grinding up shredded coconut?
No, it is not the same as coconut flour. Coconut flour is defatted, which is the process of removing the coconut oil from the meat before dehydrating. You would need to make coconut milk out of the unsweetened shredded coconut, then dehydrate the coconut flakes to get the dried coconut meat. Then you would grind to a fine powder. It is very time consuming and in the end, it is best to purchase coconut flour, so your low-carb recipe works out!
What are the best brands of coconut flour to buy for best results?
Out of all of the coconut flour brands I have tried, only two have ever given me the best results in all of my recipes.
The first one I recommend is Bob’s Red Mill Brand Coconut Flour. The consistency with this brand is impeccable and always works in all of my recipes! This is the only coconut flour that is readily available in grocery stores, even in small towns like mine!
The second one I recommend is Anthony’s Brand Coconut Flour. This brand is not readily found in store, but it is inexpensive and an excellent choice that I can order online in bulk.
These are the best options to choose from that I use all the time!
How should I store my coconut flour?
After opening your package of coconut flour, it is best to store it in the fridge in an airtight container. This helps preserve the healthy fats contained in the flour from going rancid. I use it straight from the fridge in my coconut flour keto recipes. There is no need for it to come to room temperature. You can also freeze coconut flour for longer storage.
Does coconut flour impart a coconut flavor to the recipes?
It can impart a coconut flavor to recipes where the coconut flour is a stand-alone like in the case of keto cookies or keto bread. When you use it in combination with almond flour, as I do in a lot of recipes, the flavor is muted and is not detectable.
Tips to keep in mind when working with Coconut Flour
- Remember to scoop the coconut flour then level when measuring. If you get even 1 tbsp extra in your measuring cup of coconut flour it can make your recipe not turn out. I always scoop mine, but you may find some recipes that spoon it into the measuring cup. Make sure you always level off the top though for accurate measuring.
- Make sure you sift the dry ingredients of your recipe together as coconut flour tends to clump and you do not want clumps in your recipe. Sometimes I forget to sift it in, so in this case I just reach in the mixing bowl and use my fingers to break up the clumps in the dry ingredients.
- Leave enough time for your recipe to sit a bit after adding your wet ingredients to the recipe so the coconut flour can soak it up. This helps on the final texture of your baked goods as well.
- Make sure you use large eggs in low carb coconut flour recipes, so you get the right amount of egg to absorb the amount of coconut flour called for.
- If you are using egg whites instead of whole eggs measure them for the equivalency of a large egg. 2 egg whites equal one whole egg.
- Make sure you do not let your baked goods sit in the baking dish for very long. Remove them from the baking dish as soon as you are instructed in the recipe card, or if not instructed, remove it to a cooling rack. If you do not do this, the coconut flour will absorb the steam that is created in the cooling process and become soggy.
Now let’s see all of the simple recipes I have using this keto flour!
1.) Keto Low Carb Blender Pancakes:
Everyone loves pancakes so how fitting to have a Keto Low Carb Blender Pancake that features high-fiber coconut flour.
This simple recipe is made quickly in the blender with cream cheese and is perfect for meal prep as you can make up a large batch and have them on hand to re-heat through the week!
Don’t forget to use your favorite toppings on a stack of these pancakes like peanut butter, sugar free chocolate syrup, or my Sugar Free Copycat IHOP Butter Pecan Syrup!
2.) Gluten Free Blackberry Muffins:
These easy muffins will be your favorite go-to snack for a grab & go breakfast filled with fiber and flavor! Using keto maple syrup as a sweetener, these golden brown muffins are dairy free, keto and low carb so you cannot go wrong!
Feel free to switch out the berries for raspberries, blueberries or strawberries that have been chopped! You can also try sprinkling some keto brown sugar or coconut sugar on top of the muffin batter before baking for a crunchy top that is perfect for anyone’s sweet tooth!
3.) Easy Keto Bagel Recipe with Coconut Flour:
There are a lot of recipes that use fathead dough with mozzarella cheese, but I wanted something that wasn’t heavy on dairy, so this bagel was born!
It has a soft texture that is a cross between a donut and a soft real bagel. I actually prefer that it is not SO chewy that its hard to chew!
They are some of the most delicious bagels I have had, next to the real deal, since going gluten free in 2014.
This recipe does use xanthan gum to help maintain the chewiness and reduce the “muffin” texture it may have without it. It is the only thing I will say you should not leave out!
With a net carb count of 1.2g of carbs per bagel, it is a perfect choice for anyone following a ketogenic diet!
4.) High Protein Dairy Free Blueberry Breakfast Bread:
This is a low-carb bread that is perfect for snacking on at any time!
It is not your usual coconut flour bread recipe as this is more of a sweet snack versus a regular bread.
It is an easy recipe for a low carb quick bread that you will look forward to in the morning or as an afternoon snack!
It calls for melted coconut oil, so you need to make sure all of your other ingredients are also at a low temperature or room temperature, so it does not harden the coconut oil when you add them.
Dotted with fresh berries, it is hard NOT to want to eat the whole loaf! If it is cut into 8 slices, then a slice of this delicious bread has only 3g carb/1.5g fiber/2.3g protein.
5.) Healthy Keto Cinnamon French Toast Recipe (No Bread):
This recipe makes a type of keto coconut bread in a cast iron skillet lined with parchment paper then fry it up for a crisp crust just like French toast!
It has the texture of regular wheat bread soaked in egg like traditional French toast but without the carbs or regular flour!
6.) Sugar Free Keto Vanilla Cake Recipe (Gluten Free):
It is the base for so many of my creations and is my version of a classic yellow cake you will want to make anytime you need a dessert for a party!
This sugar free keto vanilla cake recipe is gluten free and can easily be made dairy free with an easy substitute of unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk and still result in a tender crumb!
7.) Crustless Keto Chicken Pot Pie:
Made in a large skillet, this pot pie is so very versatile and can be customized with the meat you like!
Use matching broths for best flavor. Chicken with chicken. Beef with beef. I used chicken broth when I used ham.
You can also change up the veggies to fit your budget and carbs you want to use!
8.) Easy Keto Sausage Breakfast Bars Recipe (Gluten Free):
Making this Easy Keto Sausage Breakfast Bars Recipe is a fantastic way to kick off your day with a delicious, low-carb, gluten-free treat.
Packed with the savory goodness of breakfast sausage, the lightness of coconut flour, and the richness of shredded cheese, these bars are a perfect healthy breakfast!
Whether you’re a meal prepper looking for keto breakfast ideas or someone seeking an easy, satisfying holiday morning meal, these breakfast bars check all the boxes.
9.) Easy Gluten Free Pancake Dippers Recipe without Milk:
This Easy Gluten Free Pancake Dippers Recipe without Milk gives you all of the nostalgic flavors of those breakfast favorites but in a mini gluten free, dairy free dipper.
With a little added vanilla extract and maple extract these pancake dippers have a sweet undertone to them that is perfectly paired with some breakfast sausage crumbles.
10.) Gluten Free Butterless Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:
Out of all of my memories of childhood, warm chocolate chip cookies were in the top 5!
I have made hundreds of different chocolate chip cookie recipes over the course of my life and these Gluten Free Butterless Chocolate Chip Cookies are the best cookies! They turn out to be a cross between chewy cookies with a little bit of cake cookie thanks to the addition of Nutiva Palm Shortening.
I use sugar free chocolate chips to make sure to keep this low carb and sugar free. You can also use a chopped dark chocolate bar as well!
The cookie dough must be pressed flat on the baking sheet as these keto coconut flour cookies do not spread as they bake. You can turn these into sugar cookies when you omit the chocolate chips next time and roll the balls of dough in sugar before pressing and baking. They will have a texture like shortbread cookies.
11.) Gluten Free Coconut Crunch Donuts (Hostess Copycat):
These Gluten Free Coconut Crunch Donuts really do taste like the Hostess Mini Donuts with the sweet crunchy texture of your childhood favorites!
The caramelized crunch of the toasted coconut and the soft, pillowy cake donut that has been covered in a sugar free glaze makes these the best copycat recipe for keto coconut crunch donuts.
12.) Low Carb Baking Mix:
This mix of various flours, including coconut flour, helps make the best texture for many of my recipes. Coconut flour is mixed with almond flour, gelatin and more.
13.) Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Bisconie Recipe (Keto):
It is the well-known breakfast treat or afternoon snack, a scone, paired with the favorite qualities of an amazing biscotti, it’s a Bisconie!
My Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Bisconie Recipe will have you looking forward to coffee time as they are so delicious and addictive!
14.) EASY GLUTEN FREE KETO APPLESAUCE BREAD (LOW CARB):
This Easy Gluten Free Keto Applesauce Bread is the perfect celebration of apples in a healthy, low carb way loaded with warm spices! At 6.8g net carbs for a generous 1/10th slice, you will be in applesauce bread heaven!
15.) KETO COPYCAT KRUSTEAZ PUMPKIN STREUSEL BREAD RECIPE:
It is a keto pumpkin bread recipe that uses coconut flour and nut butter as a base that is crowned with a spiced crumbly streusel! Not only is this low-carb pumpkin bread gluten free, and grain free but is also dairy free too!
16.) KETO APPLE SKILLET CAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL DRIZZLE (GLUTEN FREE):
So many caramel apples that it is only natural to capture the intense fall flavor in the perfect fall dessert, a warm, gooey Keto Apple Skillet Cake with Salted Caramel Drizzle!
It has all the moist crumbs you would expect from an apple cake with loads of “caramel-infused apples” flavor.
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