What Can You Substitute for Low Carb Flour?

Low carbohydrate diets have been around for many years now, and can be quite effective for losing weight. One baking ingredient that is hard to do without is flour, but there are some easy ways around using it.

Off the Shelf

Many food manufacturers now produce low-carbohydrate flours and mixes. In supermarkets today, you can find low-carbohydrate mixes for everything from pizza dough to tortillas that are already prepared and packaged.

Substitute Portions in Your Recipe

It is not always easy to substitute the entire amount of all-purpose flour needed in a recipe. An alternative is to substitute a portion of the flour needed with an alternative. If your recipe calls for 1 cup of all-purpose flour, use 1/2 cup and substitute the other 1/2 cup with whole wheat flour.

Soy Flour

Soy flour, made from soybeans, is a great substitute for all-purpose flour. The carbohydrate count is lower, and you should be able to find it easily in health food stores and some large supermarkets.

Almond Flour

Almond flour can be used as a substitute for all-purpose flour, and the end result will be a very similar taste. The carbohydrate count is much lower than in wheat flours.

Coconut Flour

Using coconut flour will reduce the amount of carbohydrates while also offering you more fiber. You can substitute up to 1/4 of the amount of flour called for in the recipe with coconut flour.

Flaxseed Flour

Using flaxseed flour is another great alternative. You can substitute a portion of your flour needs with flaxseed flour, but it is best not to substitute the entire amount as flaxseed flour can change the texture of what you are baking.

References

• Mr. Breakfast
• Skip the Low Fat
• Low Carb Diet Recipes