Almond flour is a superfood, it’s low-carb and far more nutritious than most other flours you can find. I’m incredibly passionate about almond flour! I went gluten-free in 1998 and knew right away that the usual high-carb, gluten-free flours would not be my ticket to health. Here are 10 low carb almond flour recipes that are great for Keto or Low-Carb diets.
The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook
I love almond flour so much that in 2008, I wrote an entire book of almond flour recipes called The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook (and provide nutrition information too)! It was the first grain-free cookbook from a major publisher. Random House has always been an incredible publisher well ahead of its time!
Is Almond Flour Good for the Keto Diet?
Because it has more fat than protein and carbohydrates combined, almond flour is the perfect keto flour. If you’re on a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet you’ll want to take a look at my Keto Diet Recipes page for sure!
Almond Flour is the Best Low-Carb Flour
Almond flour is an optimal choice for my family because it’s far more nutritious than typical starchy gluten-free flours such as rice, corn, potato, and tapioca. It’s also a great choice for us because it has fewer carbohydrates, and more protein than wheat flour itself, as you can see in the table below.
Nutrition Info (100g) | Carbs | Fiber | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
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Almond Flour | 19g | 10g | 9g | 22g | 50g |
White Wheat Flour | 76g | 2g | 74g | 10g | 1g |
Rice Flour | 80g | 2g | 78g | 6g | 1g |
Nut-Free Recipes for Those with Nut Allergies
While almond flour works well for my family, I do understand that it doesn’t work for everyone. Some people are allergic to nuts. That’s why I have tons of Nut-Free Recipes!
Low-Carb Almond Flour Recipes
The best thing about almond flour is that it tastes delicious! For those of you that love almond flour as much as I do, here are 10 great low-carb almond flour recipes!
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Keto Blueberry Lemon Bread
Keto Bread with Almond Flour
Keto Brownies
Keto Raspberry Lemonade Muffins
Banana Bread
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
Sesame Crackers
Silver Dollar Pancakes
Primal Chocolate Chip Cookies
What is Almond Flour?
Almond flour is blanched almonds, skins removed, that are very finely ground. I have tons of additional information on almond flour and also a fantastic article that answers a question I get asked a lot, which is: What’s the Difference Between Almond Flour and Coconut Flour?
Where to Buy Almond Flour?
Buying the right type of almond flour is critical for success in baking! For more information on where to buy the best almond flour go to my Why Almond Flour Page!
Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry
My latest New York Times Best Selling cookbook, Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, is gluten-free, grain-free, as well as dairy-free and nightshade-free! All of the recipes are low-carb and I provide nutrition information for all the folks on a Keto Diet counting their macros!
Barbara Kilpatrick says
I made the latest version of Simple Bread, but it was so thick to put in the tin! It certainly wasn’t a batter. Then it came out really dense…I followed the recipe perfectly! Are you sure its 2.5 cups of almond flour? Toasted very nicely though.
Elana says
Barbara, yes thanks for checking in about this again. As I mentioned, this bread is fairly dense. So glad you enjoyed it toasted :-)
Kim says
Sounds great. Can you use almond flour for gravy,ect.
Elana says
Kim, here’s my gravy recipe for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/herb-gravy/
Enjoy!
Elana
Light says
Are these recipes friendly to Type 2 Diabetics?
Elana says
Light, thanks for your comment! That would depend on what your medical practitioner has recommended for you, as well as what your goals are for daily macronutrient consumption :-)
Sarah says
Hi Elena
Been a fan for many years… many of your recipes are staples in our home. Then, a discovery…. looks like my 8 year old may be having an issue with almonds (and several other nuts) but not PECANS. I plan to play around with some of your recipes with pecan flour…. I’m guessing you may not have any experience with this substation but if you do or if you have any advice that comes to mind I’d love to hear!
Thanks for all your generous sharing over the years!
Sarah
Elana says
Sarah, thanks for your wonderful comment! We (my son and I both have celiac disease) have been fortunate enough to tolerate almonds so I haven’t played around much with other nut flours. I think you might like some of my coconut flour recipes for your 8 year old:
https://elanaspantry.com/ingredients/coconut-flour/
I hope you’ll keep me posted!
Elana
Elana says
Sarah, I just realized that I have a fantastic bread recipes that does not contain any almonds here:
https://elanaspantry.com/rochels-cashew-bread/
I hope your 8 year old loves this bread as much as we do!
Elana