Coconut Flour

Coconut Flour is one of our favorite healthy, gluten-free flours.

Unlike almond flour which can have a non-negligible impact on the environment, coconut flour is considered to have a moderate impact.

It’s also relatively cheap, and you can find it in many stores. It’s even possible to make your own from a dry coconut or from shredded coconut.

Coconut flour has a sweet and milk taste with a delicious flavor.

All our coconut flour recipes are easy to make and are triple-tested, so you are sure to succeed!

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What Is Coconut Flour?

Coconut flour is a great, simple, wholesome ingredient.

It’s made from dried coconut meat and ground into fine flour, similar to the way another of our favorite flour, almond flour, is made.

Coconut flour is:

• Edible raw or cooked
• Low in carbs
• Full of fiber and nutrients
• Cost-effective

The only drawback of coconut flour is that its high fiber content makes it extremely water absorbent.

As a result, coconut flour behaves completely differently from any other flour, making it an ingredient that cannot be 1:1 substituted.

Nutrition

Coconut Flour is one of the best flours for healthy baking and cooking.

It’s rich in micro and macronutrients.

One hundred grams of coconut flour contain:

• 350 Kcal
• 21 grams of Protein
• 10 grams of Fat
• 62 grams of Carbs
  • including 42 grams of Fiber

Coconut flour has a Glycemic Index (GI) of 45, which is far below wheat flour (70).

It’s also rich in minerals and vitamins:

• Iron: 7mg
• Potassium: 2,190mg

So in summary, it’s very rich in protein and fiber.

The nutrients in coconut flour give it several potential health benefits:

• Gluten-Free – It’s a good alternative to wheat flour (though it requires specific recipes).
• Grain-Free – As a result, it may reduce inflammation.
• High-Fiber – It, therefore, contributes to healthy guts and blood circulation.
• High-Protein
• High-Iron – A typical serving brings as much as 11% of your Daily Value.
• High-Potassium – Potassium is believed to contribute to good heart health