Coconut flour makes the perfect base for baking, especially if you’re gluten-free. It has a vanilla-cake-like scent, and comes with so many health benefits. So, we’ve gathered the best coconut flour recipes to help you explore this amazing grain replacer. There isn’t just one way to use this flour, so feel free to find a recipe you like. Don’t forget we have these and many others on our Food Monster App!
1. Raw Coconut Flour Carrot Cake
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Carrot cake is a staple on our dessert menu but when you throw a cream coconut frosting into the mix, you get a truly special cake. This Raw Coconut Flour Carrot Cake by Lisa Dobler is moist, delicious, and looks impressive as well.
2. Almond Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Bars
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This Almond Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Bars by Daniela Modesto is impossibly easy to make. You need 7 ingredients and there is no baking involved. Almond butter, coconut flour, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla create a nice thick base for the layer of luscious chocolate and almond butter that’s finished with a few generous pinches of salt. It’s undeniable that sweet and salty compliment each other, bringing out the best in any sweet recipe. So check out this easy dessert, let your taste buds celebrate and let’s give a round of applause to salt!
3. Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies
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If you love the deliciously fragrant combination of apples and cinnamon, this recipe is for you! These Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies by Katrina Nixon are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They are filled with fiber rich ingredients like apples, coconut flour, coconut oil, cinnamon, and sunflower seeds. Serve these nice and warm and know that you’re eating your way to wellness!
4. Coconut Flour Baked Doughnuts
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A Sunday-morning-treat or a delicious weeknight dessert. Enjoy a healthier version of traditionally fried doughnuts all week guilt-free with these Coconut Flour Baked Doughnuts by Hayley Canning. They’re made with simple ingredients and can be a perfect dessert to bring to a potluck or dinner party.
6. Black Bean S’mores Brownies
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Utilizing black beans in brownie recipes is amazing because they are accessible, affordable, packed with protein, easy to use and create the perfect, buttery soft texture! These Black Bean S’mores Brownies by Gabrielle St. Claire combine two of your all-time favorite sweets: fudgy brownies and ooey gooey s’mores. If you are in the mood for an indulgent treat that really isn’t that bad for you, whip up a batch of these brownies.
7. Sugar-Free Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies
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The original for this PB & J take on a classic blondie is a mouthwatering recipe from Averie Cooks.These Sugar-Free Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies by Annie Oliverio make a good snack if you’re looking for something sweet, but don’t want a sugar crash. With the flavor of peanut butter and jelly, you’ll be reminded of the perfectly crafted childhood snack.
8. 5-Ingredient Paleo Waffles
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Grain-free? Don’t let that stop you from digging into a plate of these 5-Ingredient Paleo Waffles by Nathalie Sader! Made from plantains and coconut flour, these crisp, golden waffles are paleo-friendly and completely vegan. Serve topped with your favorite fruit and plenty of maply syrup.
9. Chocolate-Covered No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars
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Everyone knows that raw cookie dough is the best part about making cookies. And don’t these Chocolate-Covered No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars by Melanie Sorrentino look scrumptious? Bonus — they’re super easy to make. The egg-free chocolate chip cookie dough is made from almond flour and coconut flour sweetened naturally with maple syrup and it’s covered with a ganache-esque layer of smooth, chocolatey goodness.
10. Coconut Flour Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter Sauce
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Sweet, savory, and crispy … Could you get any better than these Coconut Flour Crusted Sweet Potatoes With Brown Butter Sauce by Gabrielle St. Claire? Tender roasted sweet potatoes are roasted, mashed, then mixed with flax and coated with coconut flour so it fries up nice and crispy. These have a pleasant “crunch” on the outside that is a nice contrast to the tender inside. Plus, it’s topped with a delicious brown butter sage sauce!
11. Almond and Coconut Flour Sponge Cake
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Fluffy, moist sponge cake, no egg whites or dairy required! Instead, this Almond and Coconut Flour Sponge Cake by Lilia Jankowska is made with coconut flour, toasted almond oil, and the magical aquafaba (or liquid from a can of chickpeas). Use this sponge cake for some decadent cake creations, or enjoy a simple version with just a dusting of powdered sugar and plenty of fruit on top.
12. Paleo Cranberry Lemon Bites
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These Paleo Cranberry Lemon Bites by Kat Condon little bites of energy are the perfect paleo and vegan snack. Made from a combination of almond flour and coconut flour, these grain-free bites are deliciously tart!
13. Coconut Flour Almond Butter Truffles
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Need an easy (but very delicious) dessert? These Coconut Flour Almond Butter Truffles by Sheri Silver contain just four ingredients and are completely gluten and dairy free. In this recipe, coconut flour and almond butter are blended together, coated in vegan chocolate, and then frozen solid. The result is a dense, decadent truffle that is not only scrumptious but wholesome!
14. No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Bars
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Dark chocolate and sweet, gooey raspberry filling sit atop a crumbly coconut flour crust in these no-bake bars. These No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Bars by Maya Popovich are chewy and soft, and the trio of flavors go perfectly together. The chill they maintain from being set in the freezer makes them a refreshing and sweet option to go with your cup of tea.
15. Raw Cheese Crackers with Almond Butter
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Craving those peanut butter and cracker snacks you had as a kid? These are a wonderful and healthier alternative! These Raw Cheez Crackers With Almond Butter by Annie Oliverio come together so easily and require no baking! The addition of the almond butter adds protein and helps keep you fuller for longer.
Coconut flour can be used in all sorts of recipes. If you’re a fan of coconut flour and want more gluten-free baking tips, check out this Ultimate Guide to Gluten-Free Flour and this information about Cassava Root! If it’s more gluten-free recipes you want, here are 15 Gluten-Free Bread Recipes!
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