Almond Flour
Whether you’re eating gluten-free, paleo, or just staying up to speed on today’s top food trends, flour alternatives are probably on your radar. Almond flour is made by grinding blanched almonds (with the skins removed), which creates a light and airy texture. If you’re the DIY type, it’s easy to experiment with making your own. All you need is a bag of blanched or slivered almonds. Pulse them in a high-speed blender until finely ground, and keep an eye on everything—too much friction will turn your almonds into almond butter instead! It’s a delicious treat, but not exactly what you’re after.
5 Ways to Use Almond Flour
Whether your grind your own or stock up on a favorite brand (more on those below), there are plenty of ways to use almond flour in the kitchen.
- Meatballs or meatloaf: Nix breadcrumbs and beef up your meat with almond flour.
- Pancake batter: An almond flour short stack is light, fluffy, and wheat-free.
- Fried foods: Use almond flour to create a delicious crust for fish, chicken tenders, or wings.
- Paleo pasta: Give your pasta dough a protein boost by mixing together almond flour, tapioca starch, eggs, and water.
- Pizza crust: It’s a natural choice for gluten-free pizza crust (that also helps keep your meal lower in carbs).
Top Almond Flour Brands
You can’t go wrong with any of these top almond flour brands.
King Arthur Flour
King Arthur Flour has been in business for more than two centuries, first as an English import, and now with American roots. The brand offers baking staples home cooks rely on every day. King Arthur Flour is also committed to protecting the environment and supporting ethical farming practices.
King Arthur Flour Almond Flour
For cakes, cookies, and breads, you’ll love this almond flour made with blanched, whole almonds that deliver protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Bob’s Red Mill
This brand has been milling flour the old fashioned way since 1978. Its line of whole grain products range from alternative flours like almond flour and Paleo baking flour to masa harina and rolled oats.
Bob’s Red Mill Superfine Almond Flour
This extra-fine flour easily adds lightness to your favorite recipes like pancakes and waffles, plus every serving offers protein, fiber, and calcium.
Thrive Market
Thrive Market Goods is a line of more than 500 products that raise the bar for pantry basics. From olive oil to tomato sauce, plus paper goods, bath tissue, and more, our innovation team works with top-tier producers and suppliers to bring you products that are better for you and the planet.
Thrive Market Almond Flour
Try this Certified Gluten-Free flour made from non-GMO ground almonds that’ll lend rich and buttery flavor to your baked goods.
Almond Flour Recipes and Baking Tips
Grab a bag of almond flour and get cooking.
Cooking With Almond Flour
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Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
This batch of GF muffins uses ghee for a moist texture, plus warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon.
Paleo Rosemary Biscuits
Don’t wait for your next holiday meal to make these almond flour biscuits. They’re golden brown, flaky, and Paleo-friendly.