Try THESE Alternatives to Almond Flour in 2021 * KETO FLOUR 101*
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- If you’re doing the keto diet and you’re ONLY using Almond and coconut flours - PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO. There are moreeee options out there. Stay updated 😇😇 #ketoflours
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I HATE almond flour!!!!! I am on the hunt for a baking mixture that replaces almond flour cup for cup because there are so many wonderful recipes out there. But as soon as I see almond flour, it's a hard pass for me. I tried a bread recipe with lupin flour, vital wheat gluten and oat fiber. It was ok for bread because you can load up the bread with deli meats and mustard and the bread taste is less prominent. But for sweet baked goods - I don't think it would be that great. Anyway, I appreciate your video and if you find such a blend of alternatives, please let me know!!
Of course!! I totally agree with you! Almond flour is just NOT good. I’m currently working on a pancake mix: I used almond flour and it turned out to be crumbly and too heavy.. I will let you know if I find something better 😊
@@omgitsCristina Thank you!! And same here. I have made similar comments all over the place. You can't tell me people love almond flour and I hope someone figures it out. I would love to know if you get a pancake mix to work out for you. I could enjoy pancakes like dessert. I love the keto lifestyle except for the sweets. I am very unsatisfied with the options. What ends up happening is that I have too many cheat days, just to get my sweets in.
Same thing.. i do have my cheat days.. but don’t worry I’m working on the recipe and hopefully have it “on air” soon 🙂🙂. Don’t miss it!
@@omgitsCristina I won't miss it. I subscribed!! Thank you!
I hated it in the beginning, it was too grainy. Run it thru the food processor before using it makes a big difference!!
if flaxseed is bitter, it means it's rancid and should be thrown out. ground flaxseed goes rancid very fast. it's better to have the whole flax seed and grind it yourself. fresh ground flaxseed is slightly nutty and very mild taste
yes and it needs to be kept in the refrigerator or freezer
Psyllium husk/powder is very, very different from xanthan gum.
Psyllium husk is excellent in breads and rolls and helps give them the bread-like texture.
I use xanthan gum for thickening gravies and sauces 😊
Thanks for the info 🙂🙃
I actually took psyllium for my stomach issues for years until keto fixed them. It's great to know I still have a use for it!
Psyllium husk is not good for long term health….maybe it does help with stomach issues etc, but it’s absolutely loaded with a silent assassin that is slowly and cumulatively poisoning you called oxalate.
@@trappedinroom1014I use psyllium husk, but not often. Just nice to have a roll or piece of bread once in awhile.
Just flaxseed meal in boiling water on the stove till thick let cool and make wraps between parchment paper
Just flax seed ? And are they soft ?
@@dizziechef9502 yes, 1 cup flaxseed meal plus 1 cup HOT water, bit of salt, can add herbs if you want. And yes, they are pliable.(makes 4 wraps)
Flax seed cooked down comes to a great clear gel also that is great for skin use.
That's easy
It’s like what they call fufu or Sembe in Africa.
Made from Corn, or it’s cornflour.
The way it’s made I mean.
for lupin, make sure the package says sweet white lupin...the other type of lupin can be a little bitter
Wow thank you for this review! The last one I had no idea about! Very cool 😎 subbed you.
Thank you 😊 for watching!
I love your goals on your ABOUT tab. God bless!
I use coconut flour for breading and frying pork chops as well as in some desserts. I love almond flour WITH oat fiber. Takes the baked goods up 10 notches as far as texture. Oat fiber is a godsend! Whey protein is good for donuts. Great review😍
Thanks! I’m glad you liked my review 🙂🙂
Keep keepin it real please and thank you!
Of course Jessica!! 😊😊
Thank you very informative will have to try I haven’t been on keto long so information always helps
You are welcome!! :) Any welcome please don't hesitate to ask me :)
So frank, funny, & informative! A new subscriber, definitely!
Awesome!!! Welcome Mark!! 😄😄
Omg! Love u! I’m looking for something different to use for baking. I’m fearful of using Lupin only, but I’m going to try ur tip, half and half. ❤️
Aww thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you liked the video 🥰🙂🙂
I've recently found Watermelon seed flour. Very similar to almond flour - excellent for people with nut allergies.🍉
oh wow never knew about this!
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An excellent summary of keto baking goods. I've tried about half of them. I've found Almond flour and Coconut flour to be too crumbly for bread. Adding lots of Xanthan Gum helps, but then the dough won't rise. A good bread recipe that uses these ingredients can be found in the CZcams Video The Most DELICIOUS Keto Bread! The Closest Recipe to White Bread! (Lupin Flour Keto Bread) by I Don’t Sugar Coat. It uses Vital Wheat Gluten, Lupin Flour, Oat Fiber (GLO). I've used it for loafs of bread, sandwich buns and hamburger buns. Being able to eat sandwiches again is a huge treat.
Thanks for the amazing informative comment 🙂🙂🙂 very helpful’
You’re adorable. Love the way you present the material. I have never heard of lupin flour - if I can find in Canada I will try it. Subscribed. Looking forward to more content.
Welcome to the family! Thank you very much 🙂🙂 hope you have an awesome day 💕
Yes, it is in Canada. I purchased mine at our local health food store
Thanks I appreciated this video!!
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks for the video, it was great! I can’t eat almond flour and struggle to find good recipes without it. I would love to see more recipes with lupin flour, particularly breads and pizza bases, thanks.
Of course! You’re very welcome!!
Awesome info! Thankyou☺️🙌🏼
Thanks ☺️ 😇
I just got sunflower,walnut and pumpkin seed flours . I'm going to do some of " Keto Fuson"'s bread recipes.Nice video btw
You are awsome and what I've been hoping to find!! I'd decided to give up keto because I hate almond flour sooo much. Thank you for hope again!!
Aww 🥰 thank you for watching my videos 💕💕
THANK YOU OMG I JUST STARTED KETO AND IVE BEEN STRUGGLING CHILDDD... THANKS SO MUCH
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for including lupin four, no one else has. Lets Go!
Yay 😁 you’re welcome!
Vital wheat gluten is generally used in VERY SMALL amounts to improve the texture of breads (and sometimes cakes) mixed with a low gluten or lower protein flour to improve elasticity. I've never heard of it being used as a base flour. One way of upping the protein content of bread is to cook and drain some Quinoa and add it to the dough mix. Half a cup raw (then cooked) added in 500g of bread flour is great. High Fibre Loaf (Makes 2 1LB tins)
1/2 cup raw Quinoa - pre soak for I hour, rinse and drain
500g bread flour
1 1/2 TSP salt
10 ml sugar
10ml yeast
1/2 tsp dough enhancer
1 rounded tbsp Psyllium
1 tbsp nut oil
350 ml water
1 egg
2 tbsp milk powder (opt)
Other seeds optional
Use about half cup water to cook the Quinoa in the M/W for 10 min on high.
Put water, salt, egg, oil and sugar in the mixer.
When the Quinoa has cooled, add the other ingredients to the wet ones and mix till combined. Add the Quinoa and make sure the mix is not too dry. Mix until gluten is activated. Rest till doubled, shape, rise again and bake as usual. 190c for about 25 min. If it gets too brown on top, put a baking sheet on the rack above it. This comes out really tasty, fluffy and light. Not Keto but an improvement on plain white bread, taste wise and health wise. I like using peanut flour for pancakes, slight nutty flavour, and fine powder. They come out fluffy and light.
Thanks for the great tutorial
You’re welcome
So helpfull, thanks for posting.
You’re welcome 😇
Thank you this is great, we need more information and recipes on oat fiber, lupin and psyllium husk.
Yes we do! I have a couple in my channel! More to come 🙂🙂🙃🙃
LOVE THE BEGINNING OF YOUR VIDEO. Love your accent too ♥️
Thank you :))))))
🧡 great shannel
Thank you 😊
Very educational. Thank you.
You’re welcome 😇
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS EXPLANATION 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
You’re welcome 😊
awesome vid! Thanx! I personally love almond flour, you can use other nut flours too!
Nice! Thanks for watching 🙂
Excellent, excellent video thank you
Aww thanks!!! :)
Very informative, and you are adorable!
Aww 🥰 thank you!!
A review at high end market I saw many, many alternative flour options. I also saw baking mixes made by Swerve! I used almond flour in a carrot cake recipe and was perfect. I've also found recipes using riced cauliflower instead of flour! Just made a pizza recipe that was pretty good!
That’s awesome 👏!!!
I have used a bit of cashew flour which isn’t mentioned in some recipes works well too . I have also seen a nut blend flour in some stores ..
Omg... you are SO FUNNY!! 😂 Loved your video!! Thank you!! ❤
Lol thanks for watching :)
Good job thanks!
Thank youuuu 🙂🙂🙂
5:20 I 100% agree, especially with getting unflavored protein. The artificial sweeteners the sellers include can halt ketosis.
But with unflavored you can give it your own, better alternative sweetening.
Exactly!! 😊😊 thanks for watching!!!
Vital wheat gluten for pizza dough. Yum!! Mixed almond, gluten, and oat fiber. Xantham gum is really a good thickener.
Yes it is!! Thanks for watching!!
Almond gluten ? Do u mean almond flour ? There are so many things I need to learn.
I’m beginning to use flax egg at times too. I don’t know why lol. I guess cause I can.
@@dizziechef9502 there is a comma between almond and gluten. The pizza dough is made up of ground almonds, vital wheat gluten, and oat fiber.
Thank you for sharing this video, very informative. Is there a bread recipe you can recommend using the vital gluten and oat fibre?
As of right now , I haven’t tried any bread recipes. But I’m working on a bread 🥖 recipe and I will share it with you guys once it’s perfected 😊😊😊
Heavenly Fan has a recipe using these items.
Anthony’s is AWESOME
If you don't like the bitterness of regular flax meal, try golden flax meal which is not bitter. I much prefer the golden flax.
Lovely video! I was really hoping you'd have some great revelation for me, but sadly, it was all things I'm familiar with. I guess I'll just have to look up the carb counts of some glutenbfree flours.
Thanks for watching! I actually haven’t heard of that flour MUST be new! If I find some info I will comeback and let you know ☺️☺️☺️
I have been researching alternatives for almond flour. Thank you so much for the info you provided.
You’re welcome 😇
I made keto noodles with lupin flour, egg yolk powder, xanthan gum, sodium alginate and sodium lactate. THAT is a total game changer for pasta! I made what the recipe called for 98 calories and 1 carb for a big bowl full, I love pasta so it made 2 nice size servings. It beats 42 carbs and over 200 calories for 2 ounce serving of pasta. I split the recipe with my son in law, I didnt tell him how I made it until he was done eating, he said it was good!
I actually did that too.. I think it was good but a bit grainy. I have to play with the recipe a bit more and see if I can somehow improve it ;)
@@omgitsCristina I used a different lupin flour, Aviate, the noodles werent grainy at all. Not all lupin flours are the same. I bought it because someone on YT said it didnt have the bitter taste. I guess that would be another great quality of Aviate along side it not being grainy.
Ahh didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Recipe? 😊
Thank you for sharing 😍
You’re welcome ☺️
I find you entertaining lol...thanks for info following
Yay 😁 you’re welcome 😇 and thank you for watching
Thanks for the video. Can you recommend which keto flour has the lowest cost?
Honestly I think Almond flour is the cheapest
I’m glad I found you. I’m so very tired of Almond flour. It’s become very distasteful to me. I’m now trying lupin. But if you have better keto flours for us . I’m all ears
Of course!! More videos are coming up!!! ☺️
muchas gracias por la info!!
De nada Esther!!
Your videos make my day
Yay 😁 thanks for watching!!
Me gusta tu canal Cristina gracias 😊
Aww muchas gracias! 🙂
I love flaxseed meal
In Japan, Soya fiver powder ( remaining part after squeezed Tofu) is popular to use for KETO recipes. And also Conjac powder is used like psyllium powder. But we don’t have coconut flour..I have never seen in a supermarket in Japan..I really want to try to use coconut flour..!
Oh wow! I have never heard of soya fiver powder.. interesting 🤔...
@@omgitsCristina it’s soy. I’m skeptical but doesn’t seem to have any I’ll effects for the millions of people of Asian descent who eat it.
Great idea. I make tofu all the time!!! 👏🏾👏🏾
Try Alishan for coconut flour/powder. If you live near Saitama (Hanno station) you can visit the shop/cafe in person and pick some up. Or order online or look out for it in bigger stores. Bio C Bon sell it.
Thank you for that great video !I tried almond flour combined with coconut flour or psyllium Husk and I did not like the texture sand like 😏. So I will try your ideas . I have a question : I used to make crunchy tofu bites and other fried or baked things with corn starch it was not bitter , what can I use as the best alternative ? I know arrowroot is more natural but it’s not low carb ❤
Great question! I would say Xantham hum is one of the best one. Good luck with your recipes!!! :)
@@omgitsCristina
Thank you ,I will try it ❤️👍🏻!
Oh my god so true the almond flour crust was terrible from Whole Foods flax is also super high oxalate.
Try shopping at netrition prices are sometimes better than the big A, especially for low carb/keto items.
Thank you for showing other low carb options. I can not take the taste of almond flour 😖
You’re welcome 😊
You say you don't have much use for flaxseed meal but I have one specific use for it: meatloaf! It firms up the loaf and the flavor goes well with the meat.
Ohhhh interesting 🤔 I have to try that then 🙂🙂 thanks!!!!
Thanks for the video! Can you substitute coconut flour in recipes for oat fibre?
You can.. but you need to add almond flour or another flour to combine with. If you don’t, then the mix will be bitter
Thank you.
you are welcome :)
You can use the coconut flour and flax to make hot cereal/porridge (similar to cream of wheat), or even an oatmeal if you add hemp hearts and/or coconut shavings.
Oh wow 😳 thanks for tips!! Will try them soon 🙂🙂
What an awesome idea thx for sharing that! I miss cream of wheat!
would love to hear more.. I LOVE Cream of wheat
@@empressona lowcarbmaven has a recepie on Pinterest called "coconut flour porridge"
I actually just finished my cornmeal (cream of wheat) video. It will be up this week!! 🤭🤭
Thanks for the video. I made a pizza with almond flour and it turned out reasonably well. But it did have a bit of a cakey taste. Was that the almond flour or the fact that I added an egg to my dough?
That’s the almond flour! It’s grainy :(
Ground up flax seed, if it's bitterly is typically gone rancid. Otherwise fantastic additive. Keep in mind you can mix these various options.
Exactly! Thanks 😊
A great video.Also just to update u that gram flour or chickpea flour is gluten free .Also cheaper then most of other flours you can get from Asian Indian s store.
Thanks for the info!
Thank you
You’re welcome 😇
new suscriber! can you make a french bread recipe for sandwiches with lupin flour
Coming soon 🙂🙂🙂
Hi OMG! Flaxseed can turn rancid and become bitter. Have you tried more than one bag or brand? Also, one correction: you stated that if a recipe calls for one cup of almond flour, you can do half a cup of almond and half a cup of lupin flour. Now, lupin flour is very absorbent, so you cannot substitute lupin flour cup for cup with almond flour. The ratio would be more like using a half cup of almond flour and one-quarter to three-eighths cup of lupin flour. The ratio is to use about 40% less lupin flour, I believe, which is more in the range of substituting cup for cup of lupin flour for coconut flour because their absorbency is similar. I am glad that I stumbled upon your channel! Great job!
I haven’t tried any other brands. I know there are plenty of flaxseed brands sold on Amazon! And thank you for the correction 🙂🙂
@@omgitsCristina you are such a cutiepie!!
Or increase your liquid.
New research from the Spanish National Research Council, CSIRO and UWA shows lupins have excellent anti-inflammatory properties. This means they have all the right ingredients to fight a host of modern-day chronic diseases.
Thanks for the info!
Walnut fl is dark but awesome good for mixing it with cinnamon ect and peacan flour is very Keto. Found all in Walmart nj
NH
Hazelnut flour is the dark one but delious
I hate coconut flour and almond flour for keto baking! I also don't like xanthum gum because it can be slimy. I like lupin flour, oat fiber, vital wheat gluten, and pecan flour. I also find that if I have to use almond flour then I put in the blender or food processor so it can have a smoother texture. Thanks for sharing different alternatives.
You’re welcome 😇 thanks for watching!!
What to use in breadings fried chicken?
Other alternative grain/ seed sources to use as flour, after grinding ... sorghum, buckwheat, sunflower seeds ...
Thanks for the info 🙂🙃
Carbquick is keto friendly too but best mixed with lupin flour or others
Oh yes! It’s also called carbalose four! I made pancakes 🥞 using this flour and it was the closest thing to a real pancake
@@omgitsCristina yup me too!
Flax is great for brownies. I have made some really good brownies with it, but curse or blessing, it is pure fiber
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I have been looking for a good substitute for almond flour because we have almond allergies. Thanks
You’re welcome ☺️
Hi Christina have you ever tried sunflower seed flour?
I haven’t.. but I heard it’s pretty good. Similar to almond flour :)
Hi ! Do You now a good substitute for Vital Wheat Gluten Flour ? Cheers, Chris
I would say Lupin flour
Flaxseed have a bitterness because once you grind it oxidastes, it also loses all its properties. You need to grind as u go, also golden have a more mild flavor.
Ohh thanks for letting me know :)
Ok , I’m very interested in lupin flour. My friends mom used to always use lupin flour. I tried it. And I’m so tired of almond flour so lupin is my next flour. I just need to find recipes. Ty
😊😊 yess lupin flour is the way to go!!!
@@omgitsCristina I just made up chaffles with THM mix. I’m happy with the taste. Although the whole mix has 2 Tbs of almond flour, I didn’t taste the almond. But I have a multi nut mix with a mixture of nuts. I’ll try that next. I’m on the hunt for anything but almond flour. Update on the THM effort for a chaffle. Taste was not eggy, I used egg white, chaffle was very dry. Next time I’ll use Olive oil Mayo. 1 T. Experimenting.
I use Lupina brand lupin flour. It's not bitter at all. I saw a review of 3 brands, he said the Miracle Flour was bitter, and there was another, I forget the name. 2 were great, 1 was bitter. The other non-bitter lupin was the only one that said "sweet white lupin" on the label, if that helps.
I'm still experimenting with baking. Mixed results. But I use lupin to dredge meats in to fry/oven fry. It's great, you can't tell by the taste that it's not wheat flour. In baking it tastes the same, the issue is getting a good texture.
I'm going to try some of the recipes I recently found, that use paneer.
I get mine from Netrition, it's the best price. I wait until I want a LOT of stuff, so I can get free shipping. Lupin flour keeps very well, none of mine has gone rancid or anything.
Great for pancakes isopure
That’s true!!
Thanks. I am allergic to coconut, and coconut products are in just about everything. I can't even use coconut oil on my skin without getting a rash.
Oh wow 😮 that really sucks! But hopefully these alternatives are helpful 🙂🙂☺️
Nice video thanks. Protein powder is not keto as pure protein spikes insulin.
Do you have a apple fritter crumble topping made with King Arthur keto flour ?
I don’t 😞 but I will have a recipe about it soon🙂
Wheat gluten is very inflammatory and a lot of people have allergies, myself included. Inflammation is the root of a lot of health problems and diseases as well as hinders weight loss. Also oat flour is not keto because of the high carb content. Its actually more lower carb or Paleo. Great video. Thanks for letting us know what is out there.
Oat fibre and oar flour are different things.
Psyllium husk is a fiber additive that I found in the laxative section. I hate it too lol
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What do you think of Tiger Flour and Cassava Flour?
I haven’t tried tiger flour or cassava flour. But I read cassava flour has too many carbs.. be careful
Have you tried golden flaxseed? Not bitter
Not golden flaxseed.. but flaxseed in general have a very strong flavored..
What would you suggest I use instead of cornflower please?
I’ve seen a lovely lemon cheesecake recipe but it contains cornflower to bind, which has too many carbs.
I simply despise both Coconut and almond flour.
I reside in the UK but can get many of the ingredients on Amazon.
Thank you very much.
Are you talking about cornmeal or perhaps cornstarch?
If so, I recommend xanthan gum to thicken up any batter.
@@omgitsCristina
Sorry, I only know of “cornflower”. We use it to make a roux for sauces and to thicken gravy.
I have not heard of the gum you mention, but may be able to purchase on line.
Many thanks.
Hi Again,
I can get the gum you mentioned on line. How much should I use for this recipe please?
I’ve got a substitute sugar, which is very, very sweet, so shall not use much. But I promise to return and tell you what it’s like once I’ve made it.
Can’t wait. Thank you.
It depends on the recipe - 1/2 teaspoon should be enough
Christina, I see you use lupin. I’m beginning to use lupin. I’m kind of tired of the almond taste. I am looking for a recipe for mock apple fritter made with Chayote . Ive seen those cook the chayote for the apples but no one cooks with lupin . I need a fritter recipe. Mock apple fritter. I’m hoping you have an idea for me to make a fritter.
Hii!! Yeah I’m tired of almond flour!! I will definitely write it on my list of request ☺️ stay tuned!!!
I’ve used lupin, not a lot of coconut. I’m not a fan of almond flour. I’m going to try cashew flour.
Nicee!! I haven’t tried cashew flour so let me know how it goes 🙂
I have Celiac Disease. What do you suggest to replace Vital Wheat gluten?0
Hi! I recommend you to stay on Almond and Coconut flours since both are gluten free. Now this article says to replace vital wheat gluten with oat fiber or even protein powder.
www.beyondceliac.org/gluten-free-diet/baking/intro-to-flour/
Hope this helps ☺️☺️
Also: LUPIN FLOUR is very popular now and it’s gluten free 😊
Thank you. Not impressed w/Almond Flour’s mealy texture w/Coconut Flour. Will try it w/Cassava next time.
Please tell me they taste better!!
They dooo!!! 🙂🙂
I am wondering about sunflower seed flour. Any thoughts??
I haven’t used it.. but it’s probably graining like the almond flour.
I cannot consume lupin flour. It gives me awful gastro problems. I substitute cassava flour. Works best for me. I can't use almond flour as my son is allergic.
I'm surprised you didn't mention cassava flour.
Thank you. I don't mind Almond flour but I can't have almonds for the same reason I can't have spinach. It's high in Oxalates which are bad for people like me who have kidneys stones.
You’re welcome 😇
Have you made a wheat free bread with Lupin Flour?
Kinda - not loaf of bread but sandwich 🥪 slices- check my CZcams channel.. is a 2 minute sliced bread with lupin flour
You started to mention an optional replacement for vital gluten...what was that? I've been researching options for this and collagen/gelatin seems to be the only readily available protein that has stretch. Thoughts?
I would say Lupin flour is the way to go!
@@omgitsCristina I have used Lupin in several new recipes I have been trying. It's by far the best flour replacement I've found. I've just been trying to find something to mimic the pull/texture of gluten. There are similar proteins in other grains but they aren't available commercially yet.
Yeah I definitely I agree with you. Hopefully a company launches a good replacement soon
Carbalose flour is popular tooo!
Its really nice that there are folks that do not like the gritty texture of almond and coconut flours. Some folks have some bizzare tastes when it comes to texture, not just taste. Its been almost 3 mos into my diabetic diet and the hunt for low carb recipes. As many folkds here have stated, as soon as i see coconutt or almond flour i usually end up passing/not watching the videos. I have watched so many and have tried so many recipes, its very discouraging. Gkad to have found reviews like this, and other non-coconut/almond based recipes. Hopefully this week i can get the ingredients to start making some more realistic low carb foods... and not these gritty crap look alikes.
Thanks for the comment! Glad I was able to help a bit 😄