Source: Vladislav Noseek, AdobeStockThere are many different ways to replace regular wheat flour – for example, with almond flour. You don't even have to buy it separately; you can simply grind nuts yourself to the desired consistency. Almond flour is most commonly used in baking, but there are other options too. We're sharing 20 great recipes!
1. Almond Flour Buns
Source: pinterest.comAn excellent solution for those following a keto diet.
You will need: 5 eggs, 15 tbsp almond flour, 2.5 tsp baking powder, 5 tbsp butter.
Instructions: Whisk the eggs with almond flour and baking powder, add the melted butter, and mix the dough. Pour it into muffin molds and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
2. Syrniki (Cheese Pancakes) with Almond Flour
Source: sgastronomy.ruWonderful low-carb syrniki, which we recommend frying in clarified butter.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese (tvorog), 3 egg yolks, 1 pinch of salt, 5 tbsp almond flour, 2 tbsp coconut flour, sugar substitute.
Instructions: Mix the cottage cheese with egg yolks, salt, sugar substitute, and almond flour. Form the syrniki, roll them in coconut flour, and fry on both sides.
3. Viennese Waffles with Almond Flour
Source: pinterest.comA good recipe for a home waffle maker. Add sugar substitute if desired.
You will need: 4 eggs, 35 g almond flour, 65 ml 20% sour cream, a pinch of salt.
Instructions: Whisk all ingredients with a mixer until smooth. Bake waffles in a waffle maker according to instructions until golden.
4. Banana Muffin
Source: koolinar.ruA very original and delicious gluten-free and dairy-free muffin.
You will need: 60 g oat flour, 100 g rice flour, 70 g almond flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp coconut oil, 2 bananas, 100 g sugar, 60 ml water, 1/2 cup berries to taste, spices.
Instructions: Mash the bananas into a puree and mix with melted coconut oil and water. Separately mix all dry ingredients, then combine both mixtures. Fold in the berries, pour the dough into a mold, and bake the muffin for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Almond Cookies
Source: attuale.ruA classic recipe that no one can resist.
You will need: 250 g almond flour, 2 tbsp wheat flour, 130 g powdered sugar, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch of salt, 2 eggs, 0.5 tsp almond extract.
Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients and separately whisk the eggs with almond extract until stiff peaks form. Gently combine both mixtures with a spatula to keep the dough airy. Form small cookies and you can roll them in powdered sugar. Bake the almond cookies on parchment paper in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius.
6. Cottage Cheese Flatbreads with Cheese and Almond Flour
Source: mavink.comA hearty and quick snack made from simple ingredients.
You will need: 50 g hard cheese, 200 g cottage cheese, 70 g ham, 1 tbsp chopped herbs, 1 egg, 25 g almond flour, spices.
Instructions: Mash the cottage cheese, grate the cheese, finely chop the ham, and mix all ingredients. Roll out the flatbreads on parchment paper and bake them in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Almond Cream
Source: pinterest.comThis cream is also called frangipane, and it is suitable for baking and other desserts.
You will need: 60 g butter, 65 g powdered sugar, 65 g almond flour, 1.5 tsp amaretto liqueur or syrup, 1.5 tbsp wheat flour, 1 egg.
Instructions: Cream the soft butter with powdered sugar and add the egg. Mix, then add both types of flour, and finally – amaretto. Mix thoroughly again and refrigerate the cream for 10-15 minutes.
8. Homemade Macarons with Nutella
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruYou can make them with any filling – the base remains the same.
You will need: 100 g almond flour, 100 g powdered sugar, 2 egg whites, 90 g sugar, 1 pinch of citric acid, 200 g Nutella.
Instructions: Mix the sifted almond flour with powdered sugar. Whisk the egg whites with citric acid until stiff peaks form, gradually adding sugar. Gently combine this mixture with the flour mixture using a spatula. Using a pastry bag, pipe the cookies onto parchment paper and bake them in the oven for 15 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius. After 5 minutes – slightly open the oven door for 1 minute. Cool the halves on a wire rack and assemble the macarons with the filling.
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9. Financiers
Source: dzen.ruOriginal almond cakes with a special preparation technique.
You will need: 170 g butter, 250 g powdered sugar, 135 g almond flour, 55 g wheat flour, 5 egg whites, 40 g almonds, 20 g raisins.
Instructions: Melt the butter on the stove and simmer for a couple of minutes. Let it cool for 20 minutes. Mix the dry ingredients and combine them with the butter. Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the dough in several batches using a spatula. Pour the mixture into molds, decorate with almonds and raisins, and bake the cakes in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.
10. Cottage Cheese Buns with Almond and Flaxseed Flour
Source: mylittleketo.comBefore baking, sprinkle the buns with sesame seeds and other seeds.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 25 g flaxseed flour, 2 eggs, 20 g almond flour, 10 g psyllium, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Mash the cottage cheese and blend all ingredients in a blender. Form the buns with wet hands and bake them for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
11. Pancakes with Almond Flour
Source: balthazar.clubInstead of yogurt, you can use kefir or any other familiar base.
You will need: 300 g oat flour, 150 g almond flour, 20 g brown sugar, 10 g baking powder, 2 eggs, 400 ml Greek yogurt.
Instructions: Whisk the eggs with sugar, add yogurt, and whisk again. Add both types of flour with baking powder, mix the batter, let it rest for 10 minutes, and fry the pancakes in a pan.
12. Chicken in Almond Batter
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruAnother original way to use almond flour.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp almond flour, spices.
Instructions: Cut the chicken fillet into strips. Whisk the eggs, almond flour, and spices until smooth. Dip the chicken pieces in the resulting batter and fry them on both sides until cooked through.
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13. Almond Flour and Peanut Butter Cookies
Source: pro-orehi.ruThe nuttiest cookies you can imagine for tea.
You will need: 60 g almond flour, 5 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 egg white, 1 tsp coconut oil.
Instructions: Put all ingredients in a blender and blend. If needed, add a little more flour. Form the cookies and bake them in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
14. Cheese Muffin with Almond Flour
Source: eda.ruDelicious savory baked goods for an everyday snack.
You will need: 100 g almond flour, 2 eggs, 50 g hard cheese, 10 g baking powder, 50 ml olive oil, spices and herbs.
Instructions: Mix the sifted almond flour with baking powder, grate the cheese, and mix all ingredients. Let the dough stand for 5 minutes, pour the muffin into a mold, and bake it for about 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Pancakes with Soy Milk and Almond Flour
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruOther plant-based milks also work, the main thing is that they are unsweetened.
You will need: 100 g almond flour, 350 ml soy milk, 50 ml water, 30 g starch, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 15 g flaxseeds.
Instructions: Grind the flaxseeds into flour, cover with water, and let stand for 5 minutes. Then blend them with soy milk. Mix almond flour with starch and baking powder. Combine both mixtures, mix the batter, and fry thin pancakes on both sides over medium heat.
16. Almond Sponge Cake with Condensed Milk
Source: attuale.ruWhen ordinary sponge cakes get boring, it's time for experiments.
You will need: 250 g condensed milk, 4 eggs, 160 g wheat flour, 3 tbsp almond flour, 5 g baking powder, 1 pinch of salt.
Instructions: Whisk the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Separately whisk the yolks with condensed milk and add all the sifted flour with baking powder. Gently mix the dough and gradually fold in the egg white mixture with a spatula. Pour the dough into a mold and bake the sponge cake for about half an hour at 190 degrees Celsius.
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17. Almond-Coconut Bread
Source: pinterest.comNot the simplest in terms of ingredients, but incredibly delicious bread.
You will need: 2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 3 tbsp flaxseed meal, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp hemp oil, 4 eggs, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1.5 tsp baking powder, spices and seeds.
Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients and separately whisk the eggs with both types of oil and vinegar. Combine both mixtures, pour the dough into a mold, and bake the bread for 40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Orange-Almond Cake
Source: mirtesen.ruSuch an aromatic cake that even the neighbors will be envious.
You will need: 200 g sugar, 400 g almond flour, 4 eggs, 2 oranges, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp orange liqueur.
Instructions: Cover the oranges with water and boil for 25 minutes after coming to a boil. Cover them with new cold water and boil for another 25 minutes. Remove the seeds and blend the oranges with their peel.
Add almond flour, liqueur, and baking powder. Then add the whisked egg yolks. Finally, fold in the egg whites whisked to stiff peaks, pour the dough into a mold, and bake the cake for about 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Oatmeal Cookies with Almond Flour and Honey
Source: sgastronomy.ruAn excellent sweet snack for tea or coffee – loved by adults and children alike.
You will need: 200 g almond flour, 200 g shredded coconut, 150 g rolled oats, 200 g brown sugar, 2 g baking soda, 60 g honey, 60 g coconut oil.
Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients, add melted honey and coconut oil, and knead the mixture. Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto parchment paper and bake for up to 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Almond Pear Tart
Source: myberghoff.ruTry adding cinnamon, ginger, and other vibrant spices to the dough to taste.
You will need: 2-3 pears, 100 g almond flour, 50 g wheat flour, 100 g sugar, 2 eggs, 125 g butter, 30 g almond flakes, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Mix both types of flour with baking powder, and cream the soft butter with sugar and eggs. Combine both mixtures until smooth and pour the dough into a mold. Arrange sliced pears on top and bake the tart for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Sprinkle with almond flakes and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.