Explore the world of almond flour recipes! Ideal for gluten-free diets, almond flour offers a nutty flavor and endless recipe possibilities, from snacks to main courses.
This blog post is all about keeping things simple. I’ve put together more than 40 recipes using almond flour that are easy to make and don’t take much time. They’re perfect for busy days when you still want to eat something good that’s also good for you.
But First, What is Almond Flour?
Almond flour is simply ground almonds turned into flour. It’s a popular substitute for wheat flour, especially among those who follow a gluten-free diet. Almond flour is not only gluten-free but also low in carbohydrates and high in protein compared to traditional flour. This makes it a favorite for people watching their carb intake or those who need an extra protein boost.
Almond flour adds a moist, dense texture to baked goods, along with a subtly sweet almond flavor that can enhance a variety of recipes. Whether you’re baking a batch of muffins or thickening a sauce, almond flour can be a nutritious and tasty ingredient in your kitchen arsenal.
Almond Flour Versus Almond Meal
Almond flour and almond meal are both made from ground almonds, but they have some key differences. Almond flour is typically made from blanched almonds that have had the skin removed, resulting in a finer, lighter flour that’s ideal for baking recipes requiring a delicate texture.
On the other hand, almond meal is usually made from raw, unpeeled almonds, giving it a coarser texture and a more robust flavor due to the inclusion of the almond skins.
Despite these differences, almond flour and almond meal can sometimes be used interchangeably in recipes, though the results will vary in texture and appearance. Both are gluten-free and rich in nutrients, making them healthy alternatives to traditional wheat flour.
Both almond flour and almond meal bring a nutty taste and are packed with nutrients, making them a great choice for adding variety and health benefits to your cooking and baking adventures.
40+ Almond Flour Recipes
Best Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
Easy, healthy and delicious one bowl Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies that are rich in protein and naturally gluten-free and vegan.
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Chocolate Almond Flour Mug Cake
This deep chocolate Almond Flour Mug Cake is single serving-sized and can be made in just 60 seconds! Perfect for a quick dessert or afternoon pick-me-up,
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Gluten-Free Pecan Sandies
These Gluten-Free Pecan Sandies are perfect anytime, from cozy afternoons with a cup of tea to festive holiday gatherings. So easy to make!
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
Easy and healthy one-bowl gluten-free pumpkin muffins made with almond flour. Naturally dairy-free and refined sugar-free.
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Gluten free cherry cobbler that will make you feel like spring
This beautiful gluten free cherry cobbler will make you feel like spring with its touches of rose and cherry blossoms!
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White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies with Maple Syrup
Indulge in easy-to-make, guilt-free white chocolate chip cranberry cookies sweetened with maple syrup — a perfect gluten-free treat.
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Almond Flour Pizza Crust Recipe
A delicious high-protein gluten-free almond flour pizza crust made with butternut squash and brown lentils. Dairy-free.
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Fluffy Blender Almond Flour Banana Pancakes (Gluten Free) – fANNEtastic food
These blender almond flour banana pancakes are light & fluffy like traditional pancakes, gluten free, and sweetened with ripe bananas.
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Almond Coconut Bars
These delicious gluten-free & vegan almond coconut oat bars are filled with wholesome healthy ingredients, super easy to make and ridiculously tasty!
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Vegan Thumbprint Cookies
Vegan thumbprint cookies are easy and delicious! These soft and buttery almond flour based cookies with sweet jam filling are irresistible!
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars with White Chocolate Chips
Chewy gluten free pumpkin bars made with almond flour and white chocolate chips. This gluten-free baking recipes makes a perfect fall treat!
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Spiced Persimmon Muffins – Gluten-free, Vegan
Moist and perfectly spiced gluten-free, and vegan persimmon muffins made using almond flour. Easy and healthy one-bowl recipe to love!
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Buckwheat Banana Bread with Cacao (Gluten-Free)
A rich, moist, decadent gluten-free banana bread made with buckwheat flour, almond flour and raw cacao powder.
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Almond Flour Chocolate Cake
Almond Flour Chocolate Cake has a fudgy texture and is packed with chocolate flavor. Almond flour adds mild nuttiness, and makes this recipe completely
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Super delicious Gluten-Free Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies made with a blend of brown rice and almond flours & free of refined sugar!
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Best Keto Blueberry Scones Recipe (Gluten-Free, Low-Carb)
Make keto blueberry scones in less than 30 minutes! Use just 10 low carb ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and follow the easy recipe directions or watch along in the video.
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Slice
The perfect addition to lunch boxes big and small, this gluten-free zucchini slice ticks all the boxes. Loaded with veggies, low in carbs, gluten-free, and enjoyable both hot or cold.
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Paleo Chocolate Peanut Banana Bread
Nutty and not-to-sweet, this chocolate peanut banana bread recipe takes the classic peanut butter chocolate flavour combination and bakes it into a loaf.
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Easy Sweet Potato Cookies – Best Sweet Potato Cookie (GF/Vegan)
These easy sweet potato cookies made with mashed sweet potato, oats and almond flour are soft, chewy, lightly spiced and just slightly sweet!
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Matcha Almond Flour Brownies
These Matcha Almond Flour Brownies are made with almond flour and a few ingredients. They’re nutty, earthy and not too sweet.
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Almond Flour Cupcakes With Cashew Butter (Gluten-Free)
Dress these almond flour cupcakes up for any occasion! These gluten-free cupcakes are decadent, easy to make, and the perfect table addition. @fitasamamabear
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Strawberry Almond Galette – Paleo Strawberry Galette with Almonds
Simple and rustic, galettes are the perfect dessert when you’re craving pie but don’t want to put all the effort in. This paleo strawberry almond galette will satisfy any sweet tooth in a healthy way!
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Vegan Edible Cookie Dough
This homemade vegan edible cookie dough recipe is safe to eat raw and easy to make, perfect for a healthy – ish dessert or afternoon treat.
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Almond Apple Cake with Apple Roses
With a fine, spongy almond crumb and the delicate sweetness of honey, this almond apple cake with apple roses is the ultimate dessert.
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Vegan Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies
Almond flour oatmeal cookies that are both vegan and gluten-free and can be made either soft or crispy. You can have the ready in under 30 minutes and you can customize the add-ins.
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Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
These Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins are the BEST! They’re moist, fluffy, and both gluten-free and grain-free. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthier midday snack.
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Gluten Free Banana Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Gluten Free Banana Bars! Made with almond flour and chocolate chips, they are healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast.
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Easy Double-Baked Almond Croissants
These Double-Baked Almond Croissants are an easy way to impress friends and family. Day-old croissants are revived with a frangipane filling.
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Incredible gluten free apple pie with a lattice pie top
Wow your guests with a gluten free apple pie, complete with a perfectly woven lattice pie top. Low sugar and full of tart apples!
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Matcha Coconut Snowballs
Delicious, gluten-free, coconut almond snowballs. Place almond flour, coconut, maple syrup, almond extract into a food processor and blitz until combined.
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The Best Rosh Hashanah Gluten Free Honey Cake Recipe
This Rosh Hashanah gluten free honey cake recipe is moist and bursting with honey, with a lovely glaze and a gorgeous candied walnuts topping.
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Keto Lemon Cupcakes
These Keto Lemon Cupcakes have a light and fluffy texture, with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy lemon flavor, topped with a super creamy sugar-free lemon frosting.
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Gluten free chocolate pistachio cake
This layered gluten free chocolate pistachio cake is like a fancy dark chocolate pistachio tart that requires no baking! An almond and pistachio shell filled with a dreamy pistachio cream layer, topped with a thick vegan chocolate ganache and finished with a sprinkle of pistachio nuts.
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Keto Mixed Berry Crumble
This Mixed Berry Crumble is loaded with juicy blackberries, blueberries and raspberries topped with a streusel crumble topping and baked until crisp.
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Chinese Almond Cookies | Vegan Almond Cookies
Chinese Almond Cookies | Vegan Almond Cookies – Baking, Cookies, Desserts, Eggless, Nuts, Snacks, Vegan Chinese Almond Cookies
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Almond Flour Lemon Cookies
We love this Almond Flour Lemon Cookies recipe! These soft and chewy treats are bursting with tangy lemon flavor and naturally gluten free.
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Almond Flour Banana Muffins (Gluten Free)
These Almond Flour Banana Muffins are fluffy and lightly sweet with lots of flavor! They’re also gluten free friendly!
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Orange and Date Gluten Free Hamantaschen
Orange and Date Gluten free Hamantaschen bring a familiar, nostalgic taste to Purim. This is the flavor of Israeli Purim celebrations!
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Paleo Carrot Cake with Almond flour
Make this moist, delicious, gluten-free, and paleo carrot cake with almond flour, a coconut “cream cheese” frosting, and walnuts!
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Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Turn your overripe bananas into simple and satisfying gluten-free banana chocolate chip muffins. These tasty muffins are an easy recipe that fits perfectly into a gluten-free diet, and will become an instant favorite with kids and adults alike.
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Keto Chocolate Cake
Moist and fluffy Keto chocolate cake layered with a rich and creamy sugar-free ganache frosting is the ultimate low carb dessert everyone will love!
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Banana Protein Muffins
These healthy Banana Protein Muffins with almond flour are a delicious option for breakfast or midday snack. Packed with 17 grams of protein!
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