Welcome to the world of coconut flour! If you haven’t already, it’s time to stock up on the goods. I absolutely love baking and cooking with coconut flour because it’s full of fiber and is even paleo-friendly. With the right ingredients it’s a great way to make your favorite treats grain & gluten free.
What is coconut flour?
Not to be confused with shredded coconut, coconut flour is made from coconut meat that has been dried and ground up into a fine powder. When coconut milk is made, the bits leftover are often turned into coconut flour suitable for cooking and baking.
How to use coconut flour for cooking and baking
Coconut flour is one of my favorite flours to bake with because a little goes a long way. It’s super absorbent, so you typically don’t need much when you’re cooking and baking. Coconut flour adds a natural sweetness to recipes, which makes it the perfect flour for treats and baked goods! Unlike regular flour, you can also safely use coconut flour in no bake recipes.
The recipes below are all divided into different categories and ways to use coconut flour. You’ll find muffins, bread & pancakes, cookies, brownies & bars, cakes and pies, no bake treats and even savory coconut flour recipes.
How do I substitute coconut flour for regular flour?
The short answer is I wouldn’t recommend it. Coconut flour bakes up much denser than regular flours because there is no gluten, so I’d always recommend sticking with the recipe ratios to ensure that your recipe comes out the way it’s supposed to. Coconut flour cannot be substituted 1:1 with regular flour.
How healthy is coconut flour?
Everyone’s nutritional needs and definitions of “healthy” are unique, but there are tons of health benefits to cooking and baking with coconut flour:
- Coconut flour is naturally grain and gluten free. This makes it a great flour to use in baking for people with celiac disease or who are sensitive to wheat and other grains.
- It’s lower in carbs. If you’re looking to watch your carb intake for any reason, recipes using coconut flour are a great alternative to ones that use an all purpose or wheat flour.
- It’s packed with nutrients. One of the best parts about coconut flour is that it naturally packs fiber, protein and healthy fats all while being gluten and grain free. The extra nutrients will make your recipes deliciously filling, and you’ll find that you won’t have to use as much sweetener because of the natural sweetness in coconut flour.
It’s time to stock up on this beloved coconut flour and get your bake on! I hope you find some new delicious, easy recipes using coconut flour that you love. If you make any of these, be sure to head to the recipe itself to leave a comment and a rating! I greatly appreciate it. Enjoy, xo!
Muffins, Breads & Pancakes
Paleo Chocolate Chip Coconut Flour Banana Bread
Double Chocolate Paleo Banana Bread
Grain Free Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread (2 different ways!)
Paleo Double Chocolate Tahini Banana Muffins
Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes with Wild Blueberry Maple Syrup
Double Chocolate Coconut Flour Muffins {grain free!}
Vegan Paleo Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Gluten Free Banana Coconut Waffles with Vegan Coconut Whip Cream
Paleo Orange-Kissed Loaf with Dark Chocolate Glaze
Paleo Zucchini Banana Bread Bars
Almond Butter Blueberry Paleo Waffles
Cookies
Almond Flour Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Velvet Chocolate Frosting
Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies (gluten free, grain free, paleo friendly)
Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting
Damn Good Paleo Chocolate Chunk Tahini Cookies
Grain Free Gingerdoodle Cookies
The Cutest Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
5-Ingredient Grain Free Maple Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft Almond Flour Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
The Best Paleo Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Paleo Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brownies & Bars
The Best Zucchini Brownies You’ll Ever Eat
Grain Free Santa Hat Brownie Cookie Cups
Paleo Chocolate Chip Tahini Blondies
Healthy Lemon Bars (gluten free, dairy free & paleo!)
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars with Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Crust
Grain Free Omega-3 Fudgy Walnut Skillet Brownies
Chocolate Chip Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bars
Grain Free Salted Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies
Grain Free Tahini Brownies (the best brownies I’ve ever eaten!)
One-Bowl Fudgy Pumpkin Paleo Brownies
Superfood Chocolate Chunk Paleo Coconut Flour Brownies
Paleo Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cakes & Pies
Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)
Mini Paleo Pumpkin Pies with Gingerbread Cookie Crust
Spiced Zucchini Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
The Best Healthy Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Eat (gluten free & paleo-friendly!)
The Best Paleo Chocolate Cake with Paleo Chocolate Frosting
Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
No Bake Treats Made with Coconut Flour
Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups! (low carb, vegan, gluten free)
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Paleo No Bake Cookie Dough Truffles
Healthy 4 Ingredient Reese’s Eggs
Healthy Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Savory Coconut Flour Recipes
How to Make the Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Summer Garden Crustless Zucchini Pie
Savory Chicken Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffins (keto + low carb)
Baked Paleo Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip
Thai Tuna Patties with Cilantro Cabbage Slaw
Paleo Turmeric Chicken Meatballs with Green Tahini Sauce
Vegan Macadamia Coconut Tofu Bowls
If you make any of these healthy coconut flour recipes, be sure to head to the recipe itself to leave a comment and a rating! I greatly appreciate it. Enjoy, xo!
