What Is Coconut Flour?
Once coconut meat has been dried, it is finely ground to make flour. Unlike wheat or other types of grain flours, coconut flour is finer and much softer.
Full of fibre, protein and gluten free, coconut flour is a healthy alternative to those who are gluten intolerant, or for those who are looking to cut down on the amount of wheat products they use. Coconut flour is a good choice for those on a low carb diet because it is low in sugar and has a low rating on the Glycemic Index.
Coconut flour is perfect for anyone on the Paleo diet.
How To Store Coconut Flour
Store Coconut Flour in an airtight container to keep it fresh. It has the same life span as regular flours. You can increase its lifespan to about a year by storing it in the freezer.
How To Cook With Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is perfect for grain free diets. It can be used by those who are gluten intolerant or those who are on grain free Paleo or Keto diets. You can use coconut flour to make muffins, cakes or bread or sauces.
Coconut flour has a unique flavor that you need to keep in mind, because it may not be a “flavor fit” for every recipe.
Coconut flour is harder to cook or bake with than regular flour. It is very soft and absorbent and soaks up liquids like a sponge. This can result in a very dense and often dry product. You either need to increase the liquids in your recipe OR decrease the amount of coconut flour you use.
An easy way to start working with coconut flour is to use it as the coating for chicken nuggets, fish fillets or fried shrimp. You can also substitute it in sauces and curries (cut the quantity used in half).
When you first start cooking and baking with coconut flour it is best to find recipes that have been created specifically for the flour, because the ratio of liquids to flour are drastically different than those you are used to.
Here is one of my favorite muffin recipes using coconut flour and coconut oil. Totally sugar free.
Sugar Free Banana Strawberry Muffins
Where To Buy Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is harder to come by than regular grain flours. It is NOT stocked in most of the grocery stores in my area. I have found it on occasion in larger Costco stores, but it is not available in the smaller Costco that is closest to me.
As you have probably already figured out … my go-to online grocery is Amazon.
Here are some good choices for trying out coconut flour.
Viva Naturals Organic Non-GMO and Gluten-Free Coconut Flour, 4 Pound
- FRESH & DELICIOUS ORGANIC COCONUT FLOUR - Gently milled from some of the worlds freshest, milky-white organic coconuts, our fine and silky coconut flour is the perfect flour substitute for white flour. Unbleached and unrefined, it adds exotic taste, texture, and flair to your favorite baked goods and recipes.
- AMAZING FOR GLUTEN FREE PANCAKES, BREAD, COOKIES & MORE - As a health-conscious alternative to regular flour with just a hint of coconut flavor, organic coconut flour is a delicate and versatile nut flour for gluten-free baking. It makes pancakes fluffier, cookies lighter and less calorie dense, and makes bread gluten- and guilt-free. Simply substitute one cup of wheat flour with a heaping ¼ cup of coconut flour for delicious results.
- THE PERFECT FLOUR SUBSTITUTE FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS LIFESTYLES - Naturally high in fiber, and low in both sodium and fat, coconut flour is the ideal flour substitute for anyone who enjoys eating clean. Coconut flower is gluten free, so you can cook, bake, and eat guilt-free! Its a popular choice for coconut flour tortillas, coconut flour chips, and coconut flour bread.
- CERTIFIED VEGAN & PALEO PLANT-BASED FLOUR - Known as harina de coco, our gluten-free coconut flour is certified vegan and paleo, making it a super-useful baking and cooking ingredient for a variety of different eating habits and dietary lifestyles. Use it as a base for gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free cookies, gluten-free bread, and more!
- QUALITY & SATISFACTION MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE - Harvested from fresh, non-GMO coconuts organically grown and harvested on the sun-soaked fields of the Philippines, our coconut flour pure, finely sifted, and of the highest quality. Were so confident youll enjoy the taste, quality, and flavor that we offer a 90-day money back
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By the way, Viva Naturals is one of my favorite companies, with literally DOZENS of their natural food products and supplements on the Amazon best seller lists.
Though a four pound bag of Coconut Flour can go a long way, there are folks who want to buy in larger quantities. Unfortunately Viva Naturals doesn’t sell in bulk, so here is an alternative for anyone who does a lot of baking and cooking.
Nutiva Organic Coconut Flour, 25 Pound
- ORGANICALLY GROWN and NATURALLY MILLED: Nutiva starts with organically grown, responsibly harvested, non-GMO coconut flesh, naturally dried and finely ground to yield a mildly sweet, richly textured flour without the use of dangerous and harmful chemicals.
- GLUTEN FREE AND LOWER GLYCEMIC INDEX: Nutiva Organic, non-GMO, Unrefined, Granulated Coconut Flour has a lower glycemic index than other traditionally grown and milled wheat flour and does not contain gluten.
- EASY SUBSTITUTE AND PREMIUM DIET COMPATIBILITY: Nutiva Organic Coconut Flour is an excellent ingredient for baking and a nutritious option for vegetarian, vegan, whole food, paleo, ketogenic, and gluten-free diets.
- COMMITMENT TO QUALITY: Nutiva only uses sustainably grown, responsibly harvested, and naturally processed Southeast Asian coconuts that stringently adhere to USDA certified organic and non-GMO guidelines to deliver superfood that is good for you and good for the planet.
- EASY TO USE PACKAGING: Nutiva USDA Certified Organic, non-GMO, Unrefined Granulated Coconut Flour comes in an easy to use, resealable BPA free bag.
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