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Best Substitutes for Coconut Flour — What to Use Instead

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Almond Flour: 4 cups per 1 cup coconut flour — Coconut flour is 4x more absorbent than almond flour.

Cassava Flour: 1:1 (approximately) — Adjust liquid as needed. Both grain-free.

Overview

Top substitute for coconut flour: Almond Flour (4 cups per 1 cup coconut flour). Coconut flour is 4x more absorbent than almond flour. Plus 1 more alternatives.

Key Details

  • Almond Flour: 4 cups per 1 cup coconut flour — Coconut flour is 4x more absorbent than almond flour.
  • Cassava Flour: 1:1 (approximately) — Adjust liquid as needed. Both grain-free.

Why This Matters

  • Coconut Flour is a common ingredient that may need substituting
  • Dietary restrictions (vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free) may require alternatives
  • Sometimes you simply run out of an ingredient mid-recipe
  • Allergies or intolerances may necessitate a swap

How To

  1. 1Best overall substitute: Almond Flour at 4 cups per 1 cup coconut flour
  2. 2Consider the role of the ingredient (flavor, texture, binding, leavening)
  3. 3Test substitutes in small batches first
  4. 4Adjust other ingredients as noted for best results
  5. 5Some substitutes work better in certain recipes than others

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best substitute for coconut flour is Almond Flour at 4 cups per 1 cup coconut flour. Coconut flour is 4x more absorbent than almond flour.