Going low carb can be tricky especially when you want to dive in and create your favorite baking recipes to make them keto friendly. Keto flours will take some getting used to and several experiments to get the ratio right has just substituting these flours for traditional flour isn’t a wise idea it’s best to learn which soaks up liquid like a sponge which would mean adjusting your liquid. I would suggest getting your training wheels on and try out some of the many delicious recipes online first to get your footing then you can move on to trying out your own recipe substitution and even then I would say work with smaller batches first then when you think you have figured it out go ahead and bake up a storm. Here I will give a short synopsis of four of the most popular keto low carb flours, so let’s dive in.

Almond Flour

First up we have the all-purpose flour of keto world Almond flour this nutty buttery flour is great for a wide range of baking goodies from bread, cakes, cookies, cheesecake crust, breading meats the list goes on and on.

Almond flour is finely grounded from blanched almonds which give it that really smooth texture which makes it great to use for so many baking goods.

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It’s best to keep it refrigerated or frozen so as to keep it fresh. Almond flour can be found in store and online and the prices  ranges from so you just have to find the one that works best for you.

 Coconut Flour

Another  popular low carb flour is the coconut flour derived from from the dried pulp of the coconut then grounded into a fine flour. Coconut flour is high in fiber which is great for the body as fiber is known to keep you regular and may aid in weight loss this flour contains

It is great for cookies, cakes, muffins etc but keep in mind that because of the high fiber content coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture so this needs to be kept in mind while baking you may need to up your liquids.  Store in an air tight contain and in your refrigerator the cost ranges from store to store.

Flax seed Meal

Flax seed is grounded with their skin on and creates a coarse powder which is called Flax seed meal. It as a very earthy nutty flavor and for some like myself it can take a little getting used to on its own I tend to love it more mixed with other flours, this meal contains a wealth of nutrients beneficial to our bodies it contains

Flax seeds are great for breads, cookies muffins etc. it is also a great egg re-placer  you can use one tablespoon of flax seed meal and 3 tablespoons of liquid to replace each egg in your recipes. Store in the refrigerator, you can look for the price to range from store to store.

Almond Meal

Just like its counterpart Almond flour this is also derived from almonds with the difference being that Almond flour comes from almonds which the skins are removed  then blanched and grounded which gives it its finer texture while Almond meal is grounded with the skin and isn’t blanched which makes it a courser  it contains

As with Almond flour it’s best to keep it refrigerated or frozen so as to keep it fresh, prices  can range from store to store.

To sum it up low carb flours are truly a great alternative to traditional flour they are healthy and while they may take some getting used to in terms of figuring out how to replace your favorite recipes they are really worth it so give them a try nothing beats low carb and gluten free.