How to Make Homemade Coconut Flour

Coconut flour is a gluten-free flour that rivals traditional flours (wheat and grain) for taste and product consistency. Coconut flour also contains less carbohydrates than other flours. It has a high percentage of natural fiber, making it ideal for someone who is trying to lose weight. You can purchase coconut flour in many health food stores and in some grocery markets. It varies in price and can be quite expensive. It is possible to save on the price and make the coconut flour in your own home.

Things You'll Need

• Coconut
• Meat cleaver
• Water
• Spoon
• Oven
• Baking sheet
• Food processor

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Hold the coconut in one hand and locate the nut's seam. The seam will be in the center of the coconut and runs the entire length.

3. Tap the seam with the back of the cleaver until the nut breaks open.

4. Pour the milk from the coconut and discard.

5. Rinse the coconut with water. This removes any fibers that may have fallen onto the meat.

6. Scoop out the meat with your spoon. You may find it easier to flip your spoon around and line it up with the edge of the meat. Push down with your spoon to separate the meat from the nut.

7. Squeeze the coconut meat in your palms to remove any excess liquid.

8. Cut the coconut meat into small pieces and place on a cookie sheet. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the coconut is dry. Allow the coconut meat to completely cool.

9. Pop the pieces of coconut meat into the food processor and pulse. Do this until the meat turns into a fine powder. You now have coconut flour.

Tips & Warnings

• Coconut flour is very dry. When cooking with it, you may need to use extra water. Pulsing small amounts of coconut meat at a time makes the process easier.

• Be careful when working with knives.

References

• Opening a Coconut