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Coconut Flour Recipes

Coconut flour is essentially dried coconut in the form of a finely ground powder. However, you should opt for desiccated coconut that has the same texture but retains fat and other nutrients. The popularity of coconut flour is on the rise since it is a gluten-free, low-carb ingredient that is better than regular flour. Its signature coconut flavor and aroma are also a reason behind its rising fame. Recipes for coconut flour that don’t have any other strong flavored ingredient would have that signature coconut flavor you love.


Benefits of Coconut Flour

Compared to regular flour, coconut flour is a healthier and excellent alternative, especially for those who are allergic to gluten. Every tablespoon of coconut flour contains a lot more fiber and healthy fats while being low in carb. So, it’s healthier and the rich fragrance is a bonus. Its unique nutritional content also helps you keep your blood sugar in check and keeps you full for a longer duration. That means it can also aid you in weight loss. This also makes it the ingredient of choice for those who are on a grain-free, paleo, gluten-free, or keto diet.


Coconut Flour Recipes

Now that you’re aware of the health benefits of coconut flour you won’t have to feel guilty about making delicious dishes from this ingredient. Let’s check out a few awesome coconut flour recipes.


Coconut flour roti/tortilla

The greatest advantage of making a coconut flour roti or tortilla is that you don’t need to cheat on your keto diet. Moreover, like a regular roti or tortilla, it has a neutral taste that lets you enjoy the flavors of whatever fillings and sauces you use on it. The flatbread also goes great with your favorite Indian curries and gravies.


Ingredients:

  • ½ cup of coconut flour

  • 1 tablespoon oil, ghee, or butter or extra virgin coconut oil

  • A pinch of salt

  • A cup of hot water

  • 2 tablespoons of psyllium husk

Here are the steps to make coconut flour roti or tortilla:

  • Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and drizzle butter or ghee and add a bit of hot water as you start kneading the dough.

  • Add hot water and keep kneading it till you have a firm dough and let it rest for a few minutes.

  • Separate the dough into portions and roll it flat on parchment paper with a rolling pin.

  • You need to twist the parchment paper as you roll the dough to make it as circular as possible. You can also roll it into any shape and cut out the circular shape with the lid of a large metal bowl. Heat a pan with some oil, butter, or ghee and roast the flatbread on medium heat till it browns and cooks through.

Coconut Cookies

Coconut cookies are a healthy and savory snack that can give you an easier snack time with fewer calories. Moreover, they are keto-friendly. Each bowl of coconut cookies will give you less than 100 calories, 2 grams of protein, 9 grams of fat, and a lot of vitamin A and calcium.


Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons of almond flour

  • ½ cup of coconut flour

  • 1 teaspoon of almond or coconut milk

  • 1 teaspoon of heavy cream

  • A pinch of baking powder and baking soda

  • A pinch of salt

  • ¼ cup of unsweetened coconut flakes

  • ½ cup of sucralose sweetener

Here are the steps to make coconut cookies:

  • Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Beat the butter and sweetener in a bowl till you get a creamy consistency. After that add, heavy cream, almond milk, and eggs and beat them all together till the resulting liquid is smooth.

  • Mix in the dry ingredients in a different bowl and add the butter mixture slowly till the dough comes together.

  • After the dough is firm and soft enough, place equal portions of it on baking sheets and press them into shape.

  • Add the shredded coconut flakes on top of each cookie and bake in the preheated oven for around 17 minutes or till they become golden brown. Cool them down on a baking sheet for a few minutes before you transfer them to a wire rack.

Coconut Barfi

This coconut barfi is also keto-friendly and brilliant enough that each barfi has around 1 gram of carbohydrates. It lets you make fresh, aromatic barfis that lets you satisfy your sweet tooth without dropping your weight loss goals.


Ingredients:

Here are the steps to make coconut barfi:

  • Soak the desiccated coconut in coconut milk for around 45 minutes

  • In a separate bowl, add 20ml of coconut milk, saffron, and sweetener along with the fresh cream and cream cheese. The mixture should have the consistency of a thick syrup and should run down slowly from your spoon.

  • Heat a wok and melt the ghee on it. Keep a low flame and add the soaked coconut mixture.

  • Stir the mixture in the wok for five minutes and don’t let it stick to the wok. Once you see ghee releasing from the mixture, it’s time to add the cardamom powder.

  • Add the sweet syrup to the toasted coconut mixture and stir it well till the mixture combines and takes a compact form.

  • Take a buttered baking tray and spread out the mixture evenly. Scrape off excess mixture around the edges to use in a different tray.

  • Freeze the mixtures on trays for a few hours till they are cold and firm enough to be cut.

  • Cut the barfis into the familiar diagonal shape or any other shape of your choice. You can also add saffron threads, toasted cashews, and cream cheese on top of each barfi.

Now that you know about these savory, sweet, and healthy coconut flour recipes you should try them out for yourself. You can grab the main ingredient - Desiccated Coconut Powder from Cococnutty. It’s vegan, high in fiber, and also low in fat. All of that at a great price.







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