Description

Almond flour, also known as almond meal, is composed of 100% blanched and ground almonds. The blanching process removes the skin, and then the nuts are ground into a fine powder. According to the USDA, almonds contain minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. Many people choose to use almond flour because almonds are such a rich source of nutrients, making this type of flour better for your overall health than normal flour. Other people, such as those with Coeliac disease or gluten intolerance, use almond flour because it doesn’t contain any gluten. This flour is also quite versatile in many different baking applications. The flavor of this flour can also give your recipes a unique punch, instead of plain traditional flour.

Almond Flour Nutrition

There is a notable amount of nutrients found in almond flour, including high concentrations of healthy fats, dietary fiber, and protein. In 125 grams of almond flour, there is 14% of your daily protein requirements, as well as nearly 10% of the dietary fiber you need each day. It is also a great source of carbohydrates, particularly for people who are replacing wheat flour in their diet. There is also a significant amount of vitamin E, more than 100% of your daily requirement per serving, in addition to good amounts of iron, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Benefits

1.      Heart Health

2.      Anticancer Potential

3.      Energy

4.      Weight Loss

5.      Diabetes

6.      Digestion

7.      Bone Health

8.      Growth and Development

Almond Flour Uses

There are countless wonderful uses for almond flour, as it can replace regular flour in almost every recipe. You can substitute an equal volume of this flour for regular flour, although you may need to use slightly more of your rising agent since almond flour is a bit heavier than regular flour. If you are only using the flour for flavor, many people suggest using half almond flour and half wheat flour to ensure normal rising.

Some of the most popular uses of this flour are in cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and bread, particularly because of the delicious nutty flavor that comes from the flour. Making pizza crusts with this flour is also popular, or you can use it to coat certain meats before frying. Essentially, you can use this flour in any of the same ways as regular flour!