Best Almond Flour Recipes

As a gluten free baker, almond flour is a staple in my pantry. I go through more bags than I care to admit, which is unfortunate because almond flour can be quite pricey! Though I do love to get it from Thrive Market to save money.

It’s more popular now than ever due to it versatility and ability to add moisture and structure to baked goods. From macarons, muffins, cookies and more, this is a versatile flour I definitely recommend experimenting with!

Almond Flour vs. Almond Meal

Fine almond flour is made from blanched almonds without the skin, which results in a very fine flour. On the other hand, almond meal is made with whole almonds with the skin, so it has a much more grainy texture.

Some recipes are more forgiving than others so you can use them interchangeably, but general speaking, if a recipe calls for one, you don’t want to swap for the other.

Using fine blanched almond flour helps keep recipes light and fluffy, but in things like cookies, you can often safely use almond meal since they’re a bit more forgiving.

Swapping for Regular Flour

Almond flour works very differently than any other kind of flour and I don’t recommend swapping regular all purpose flour for almond flour.

Almond flour does not contain gluten, so generally, you want to use a recipe that specifically calls for almond flour if you’re looking to bake with it!

Storage Tips

If you’re like me and go through a bag of almond flour in a short time, you can safely store it in your pantry at room temperature.

Otherwise, you can store it in the fridge since its high fat content can cause it to go rancid pretty quickly.

Health benefits

Almond flour is naturally gluten free, and of course grain free, so it’s perfect for anyone looking to experiment with more grain free baking.

It’s much lower in carbs than other flours, so it’s keto friendly and can be used in a variety of baked goods.

1) Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins

One of my favorite almond flour recipes! These blueberry muffins are light, fluffy and perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.

2) Almond Flour Chocolate Cake

Three layer paleo chocolate cake on a plate.

Rich, chocolatey, moist and spongey, this almond flour cake is bound to impress! You’ll never guess it’s paleo, grain free, or refined sugar free when you take your first bite.

3) Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookie with a bite taken out to show texture.

These almond flour cookies taste just like the classic, but they’re completely grain free and made in one bowl! Perfectly chewy with the perfect first bite crunch. These are one of the most top rated recipes on Eat With Clarity for a reason!

4) Almond Flour Pancakes

Pancake recipe stacked on a plate made with almond flour.

Start your day right with a tall stack of grain free pancakes. I love topping these with coconut yogurt, blueberries and lots of maple syrup.

5) Grain Free Brownies

One brownie on the side to show texture.

One of my most popular almond flour recipes yet- and for good reason! These brownies are moist and have a gorgeous shiny crust like the classic!

6) Paleo Banana Muffins

Easy almond flour recipe with banana and chocolate chips.

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These almond flour banana muffins are the best because they’re kind of like a healthy cupcake that you get to eat for breakfast! They’re easy to make and paleo friendly.

7) Almond Flour Waffles

Two waffles on a plate with blueberries and maple syrup.

Crispy with a perfectly fluffy inside, these almond flour waffles are vegan, grain free and paleo! Loved by kids and adults, these are a weekend staple.

8) Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two almond flour cookies with a bite taken out to show texture.

Soft, fluffy, made in one bowl, and undetectably gluten (and grain!) free, these vegan chocolate cookies are the ultimate way to satisfy your late night sweet tooth.

9) Healthy Homemade Twix Bars

Easy almond flour recipe with caramel and chocolate.

With an almond flour shortbread crust, salted caramel filling and coated in an easy chocolate sauce, these homemade twix are the perfect way to satisfy a chocolate craving!

10) Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

Cake, made in a mug! This chocolate mug cake is made with a base of almond flour and *literally* takes one minute to make!

11) Chocolate Cupcakes

almond flour chocolate cupcakes with berries

These paleo friendly almond flour cupcakes are rich, moist and made in one bowl! They’re completely gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free but taste like the most indulgent chocolate cupcake.

12) Almond Flour Vanilla Cake

almond flour vanilla cake with jam in the middle

This almond flour cake has a rich vanilla flavor, moist texture and is both gluten free and grain free. It can easily be made refined sugar free, dairy free and is topped with a simple vanilla frosting

Even though technically all vegan cookie dough is edible, this healthier version is made with almond flour for lots of healthy fats and and even has three flavor possibilities!

14) Gluten Free Blondies

almond flour blondies with chocolate drizzle

These chocolate chip gluten free blondies are made in one bowl, no mixer required, and incredibly soft, chewy with a gooey center. They’re completely paleo and the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth!

15) Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

These almond flour sugar cookies are soft, chewy with a very *slight* crisp on the edges. They’re so easy to make (just one bowl!), and topped off with a simple dairy free icing. They’re naturally gluten free and perfect for any occasion!

If you try any of these recipes, be sure to tag me on instagram so I can see your creation!