Ready to go a little nuts in the kitchen? Pick up a bag of Almond Flour! Made from just one ingredient —premium almonds—this versatile gluten free, grain free flour is a great choice for all kinds of baked goods. Plus, it can be used to bread veggies, meat and fish! Because it’s only almonds, this flour adds a rich, nutty flavor and moist texture to everything from cookies and cakes to pancakes and pie crust.
So let's get ready to share the natural goodness of almonds! Whether you’re new to cooking with Almond Flour or looking for fresh inspiration for your next gathering, we've got easy, delectable recipes that will bring everyone to the table.
To make our delicious Almond Flour, we select the finest blanched California almonds and grind them super fine to create a superior gluten free, low-carb flour. Masterfully crafted for paleo, keto and grain free baking and cooking, our single-ingredient almond meal adds a rich, buttery flavor and moist texture to your favorite recipes.
But wait, there’s more! We also offer our Natural Almond Flour! Because this flour includes the skins of the almonds, it adds a little extra color and flavor to your recipes. Both flours are excellent in pie crust, muffins, cake and more.
While almonds are naturally gluten free, people with celiac need to be extra vigilant to protect themselves from cross contamination from wheat, rye or barley. Fortunately, you can rest assured that we pioneered the gluten free movement here at Bob’s Red Mill, and we’ve set the standard for safe, delicious gluten free foods for the past 40+ years.
While some almond flours may be milled on equipment that also handles gluten, every product with our red “GF” seal has not only been processed and packaged in our 100% gluten free facility, but it's been tested and confirmed gluten free, so you can enjoy it worry free, whether you’re cooking for yourself or sharing with someone you love.
If you haven’t cooked with almond flour before, you may wonder—am I actually going to use this entire bag, or is it going to the back of my pantry to be forgotten? First of all: to keep it fresh as long as possible, you should refrigerate or freeze your almond flour. Second: you need a list of foolproof, surefire recipes using almond flour, so you can fully experience the benefits of this versatile flour. Fortunately, we’ve gathered our best tried-and-true almond flour recipes that will get you from breakfast to dessert. They’re your fast-track to homemade perfection!
Almond flour pancakes are made for everyday magic. Even newbies can quickly master them, and they’re so tasty, you’ll want to make them again and again. One of our favorite almond flour pancake recipes is this Almond Flour Pancakes or Waffles five-star fave. Rich Almond Flour is an easy swap for wheat flour in this classic recipe, which also includes Tapioca Flour, a sprinkle of sugar, eggs, milk and melted butter.
Another delightful almond flour pancake recipe is Rachel Mansfield’s Carrot Cake Pancakes, a keeper for spring or fall. The nuttiness of our Almond Flour is a wonderful complement to the natural sweetness of freshly grated carrots. This dairy-free recipe gets an extra kick from ground cinnamon and a crunchy topping of chopped walnuts.
Sometimes you need some fast (and tasty) fuel as you run out the door, whether you're on your way to work or hustling the kids to baseball practice. Avoid the drive-through and prep some satisfying almond flour muffins you'll feel good about sharing! These Marbled Banana Bread Almond Flour Muffins are my personal favorite right now. The combination of sweet bananas, buttery almond flour and rich chocolate create muffins that are rich and tender, with a soft, cake-like "bite." Optional chocolate chips take them over the top!
These Blackberry Almond Streusel Muffins are special enough for a fancy brunch! Sweet, juicy blackberries and crunchy sliced almonds add flavor and texture to these handheld treats, made with a combination of Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour, Almond Flour and Organic Chia Seeds. A buttery streusel topping adds that "wow" factor.
These addictively crisp and tasty Almond and Parmesan Crackers are so effortless to make, you'll want to keep them on hand all week long. The goodness of almonds, finely ground to an ideal texture, lends a rich, nutty taste and incredible crunch to these versatile snacks. Keep them on hand for charcuterie boards, school lunches and more!
Need something dairy free? We’ve got you! These Nooch Crackers are one of the most popular recipes on our site, because they’re so simple (and so darn delicious). Made with Almond Flour (of course) and Golden Flaxseed Meal, these crisp, go-with-anything snacks get a “cheezy” burst of flavor and color from our vegan-friendly Nutritional Yeast.
Need a totally doable, no-fail dinner for the whole family? Try these 5 Ingredient Almond Chicken Tenders from Chef Billy Parisi. Here, our flavorful Almond Flour takes the place of breadcrumbs to coat tender, juicy chicken fingers baked up hot and crispy in the oven. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for a tasty homemade meal that’s packed with protein.
The best part about Almond Flour is it can be used in all kinds of recipes, imparting them with buttery flavor, incredible texture and fewer carbs. That’s why Almond Flour is an essential ingredient in paleo and keto pantries, so you can share decadent and impressive desserts while still meeting your nutritional goals.
Spring baking is coming—is there a better time to make a pie? We think not. This Perfect Paleo Pie Crust is made with just four simple ingredients and is so quick to make, it's like a graham cracker crust, but with the nutty goodness of almonds. It’s wonderful for fruit and cream pies, but the rich flavor of almonds also pairs well with savory quiche or chicken pot pie!
You probably know that Samoas are one of the most popular Girl Scout cookies ever. But what are you supposed to do the rest of the year, after cookie season is over? Enter our irresistible Samoa Cookie Bars. These delicious, caramelly cookies are made with the goodness of our high-quality Almond Flour and topped with a naturally sweetened topping of Medjool dates, luscious almond butter and toasted coconut. Drizzled with a little dark chocolate, it's the ideal better-for-you treat any time of the year.
Need a delicious dessert for tea time, parties or lunch boxes? These Orange Brown Butter Madeleines are a cross between a cookie and a tiny cake, flavored with aromatic browned butter and orange zest, and made gluten free with our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and golden Almond Flour. A simple orange glaze levels up these melt-in-your mouth morsels with a minimum of effort.
Whether you’re in your keto era or your Golden Girls era, this Keto Pecan Pie Cheesecake simply cannot be missed. This gluten free and keto-friendly pecan pie cheesecake is a mashup of two decadent desserts: a lightly cinnamon-spiced Almond Flour crust is filled with smooth and creamy cinnamon-vanilla cheesecake, then finished with a buttery pecan pie topping.
If you only try one almond flour recipe in this article, let it be our Magically Moist Almond Cake, a.k.a. Amazing Almond Cake, a.k.a. the one with 37 five-star reviews. It may be the most popular cake recipe on our site, thanks to its lightly sweet flavor, luxurious texture and easy instructions. Not only is it delicious as-is (or with some buttercream frosting), but we’ve had devotees use it as a base for upside-down cake, chocolate cake and even tiramisu! It’s the ideal beginner-friendly, lower-carb recipe to keep on hand for special celebrations.
Another universal favorite? Cupcakes! These Almond Flour Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream have all the flavor and nutritional benefits of Almond Flour in an easy-to-serve (and transport) form. Bring these gluten free cupcakes to your next birthday party or picnic, and enjoy the oohs and ahhs of everyone who tastes them.
We fully realize that for some people, it’s not dessert if it’s not chocolate (I feel that way myself). That’s why we’re big fans of this Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte, made with the goodness of Almond Flour, bittersweet chocolate, eggs and honey. This moist, decadent cake is a breeze to bake, and it only needs a sprinkle of powdered sugar to complement its dark, velvety exterior.
We hope these recipes help you make something special in the kitchen—not just incredible homemade meals, but moments of connection as you gather family and friends around the table to share the natural goodness of almonds.
What are your favorite almond flour recipes? Post your go-tos below!
