Whether you eat a gluten-free diet or you’re just looking for alternatives to help make your baking a little healthier, there are many alternatives available.
Many of these alternatives have health benefits that regular flour cannot provide. This guide to alternative flours can help you navigate life beyond wheat.
Substitute These Alternative Flours For Traditional Wheat Flour
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Almond - Made from ground raw almonds, almond flour is a great substitute for cakes and cookies. Almond flour brings many health benefits to your cooking, including Vitamin E, protein, and good-for-you fats. Dense baked goods do especially well with almond flour, however it can also make a great crumble or substitute for bread crumbs in your favorite meals.
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Coconut - Coconut flour works well as a wheat substitute in many dishes. Whether you are making a meatloaf or you are cooking a loaf of bread, coconut flour’s texture and taste can add flavor to any dish. Coconut flour absorbs moisture very quickly, so when cooking with it you do not need as much as you would if cooking with wheat; conversely, you may also need to add a little extra moisture to your dishes. Coconut flour is high in fiber and good fats.
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Chickpea - One of the newer flour alternatives, chickpea flour is becoming popular with those that love to make their own pizza crusts, falafel, or Mediterranean dishes. Chickpea flour does have a strong taste, so you might want to avoid using it in baked goods. Chickpea flour can add a significant amount of protein, fiber and iron to a dish.
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Amaranth - Perfect for cookie recipes or other recipes that benefit from its nutty taste, amaranth flour is made by grinding the amaranth seed. Rich in fiber and protein amaranth can be a good substitute for wheat.
Substituting traditional wheat flour with these alternatives can be beneficial to your health. Incorporate these alternative flours into a clean eating lifestyle. Matrix Age Management believes a healthy, wholesome diet paired with exercise, sleep, hormone therapy and stress management can overhaul your life. To learn more about our program, contact us now.
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