FLOURS
- White/ All-Purpose flour is stripped of most of its nutritional value and can spike blood sugar levels
- Alternative flours are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals and protein.
Almond Flour:
- Low-carb and gluten-free option – adds protein and healthy fats to your dish. It also increases fiber, thus aiding in digestion.
- How to substitute: Although the ratio is 1:1, when replacing all-purpose flour, almond flour does require more of a binding agent. You may need to add an additional egg in the recipe.
Coconut Flour:
- For every cup of white flour, you will only need about 1/4 cup of coconut flour. Keep in mind that this flour substitute will also alter how many eggs you need to use in the recipe. For every 1/4 cup of flour, you will need to use 1 additional egg.
Oat Flour:
- Substitute 1 cup of regular white flour for 1 1/4 cup oat flour.
Whole Wheat Flour:
- Substitute up to half of the amount of white flour without changing anything. If you substitute 1:1, you may need to add a little more liquid to the recipe.