Coconut Flour Flat Bread - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

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A low carb coconut flour flat bread that works with either a sweet or savoury filling. It is very flexible so can be rolled up and used in recipes such as enchiladas. Or a quick low carb pizza base too. I enjoy it as a bread with dips or filled with cheese and coleslaw.

This is an old recipe of my mine that I thought that I would revisit and update. It's rather scary how old it is and how long I have overlooked it too. So many recipes, not enough time!

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It is difficult for me to put this coconut flour flatbread into a category as they can be slightly sweet due to the coconut flour, but are versatile enough to be used as a savory flat bread.

They do have a delicate coconut taste, so if you want to use them as a sandwich wrap use a filling that would compliment the coconut flavour, perhaps some shredded chicken, lemon mayonnaise and lettuce? You decide, you're the one eating it, not me. I recently had mine with some Roasted Red Pepper dip - very tasty!

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Recipe Tips

The mixture of this coconut flour flatbread is fairly thick so you will need to spread it over the frying pan with a spatula as you pour it in. Be quick, be nimble and try your best to get a circle! Or be creative and quickly make a shape. If it ends up a strange shape, just confidently snap "that's what I was planning to do". I do it all the time in an assertive manner and am never questioned! Smother it with melted cheese and no-one will question you...

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If you are making mayonnaise or ice cream and wondering what to do with the remaining egg whites rather than a boring egg white omelette, then whip a batch of these coconut flour flatbreads. Alternatively, if you are wondering what to do with the left over egg yolks after making this recipe you have a few options. Lemon curd is always a delicious option. Or a coconut dessert!

More low carb bread recipes

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Coconut Flour Flatbread

Angela Coleby

An easy low carb coconut flour flatbread to that can be used as a wrap or serve with a dip.

3.80 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Bread

Cuisine gluten free, Low Carb

Servings 3 Flatbreads

Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder optional
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.

  • Heat a frying pan on a medium heat. Add about one tablespoon of butter and melt.

  • Pour a third of the mixture into the pan and smooth out quickly with a spatula.

  • Cook until the edges are brown, then flip over and cook the other side.

  • Repeat for the rest of the batter.

  • Fill with your filling of choice..sweet or savoury.

  • Eat and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 3 flatbreads

Nutrition

Serving: 1flatbreadCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 3gFiber: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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  1. Linda

    Should I ground my psyllium husk into a fine powder or can I use it as is?

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      I would grind it into a fine powder.

      Reply

  2. Anu

    This is great! I used double cream instead of coconut milk as I didn't have any and skipped the optional seasonings as I wanted a neutral flavour, and it was just right. I must admit I do find egg whites more eggy than whole eggs, so next time I'll make this with 2 whole eggs instead of 3 egg whites. Thank you so much for this recipe, it's easy and convenient and very tasty.

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    • Angela Coleby

      Glad you enjoyed it and I like the use of double cream

      Reply

  3. Martha

    Found the batter super thin?

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      You might have added too much water as the absorbency between brands of coconut flour can vary. Next time, add the water a quarter cup at a time.

      Reply

      • Cath

        You say try a quarter
        cup at a time,but it only asks for 1 tablespoon?

        Reply

        • Angela Coleby

          I think you might be mixing up my other coconut flour flatbread with psyllium husk powder which uses a cup of water.

          Reply

  4. Susan

    Perfect from the first time. My go to recipe for coconut naan, pancakes, tortilla, crepes. Thank you! Yummy!! ?

    Reply

  5. Angela

    Can I substitute the coconut flour with almond flour ?

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      I've not yet tried that. The quantity would have to increase though.

      Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      Yes I did.

      Reply

  6. Brooke Bailey

    Don you use lite coconut milk or the whole fat kind?

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      The whole fat type.

      Reply

  7. sally

    Hi
    I am looking forward to trying this recipe but if I am using egg whites from a container how much would I use in place of using the egg whites of 3 eggs?
    Thanks

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      I'm not too sure, I would guess about 3 to 4 tablespoons.

      Reply

  8. Nancy

    Do these freeze well?

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      I haven't tried but can't see why not.

      Reply

  9. Jaslyn

    Can you just use 1 whole egg instead of the white?

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      You could, but it might be a bit more "eggy" in taste. Enjoy it!

      Reply

  10. Linda

    looks good. i want to make it but why just egg whites? can we add the whole egg?

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      I find that the egg white keeps it light and not too "eggy" but feel free to add the whole egg. Hope you enjoy it and thanks for popping by!

      Reply

  11. Dawn

    What in the world is 1/16th of a teaspoon???? How does one measure that, exactly?

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      Hi Dawn, it's a quarter of a quarter teaspoon...or just a "dash" in other words!

      Reply

      • Dawn Y

        Oh, yes...duh! Now that I read your comment, I realize I knew that...thank you! I should do the math lol

        Reply

    • Monica

      They actually make measuring sizes of this now.. I never saw it until a few months ago

      Reply

  12. Linda

    I can't eat eggs....anyone try flax eggs or something else?

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      I haven't...flax eggs might work..let me know how it goes!

      Reply

  13. img

    Can this be made in a microwave?

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      Hi, I'm not too sure to be honest. Give it a try and let me know how it works out!

      Reply

  14. Elle (@thewaybyelle)

    I made this tonight on my griddle and then used it as a pizza crust. VERY GOOD! THANK YOU!

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      Thanks Elle! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  15. Kelly

    This is so good! and it will save me money.

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      Hope you enjoy it Kelly!

      Reply

  16. Catherine B

    I made these the other day, almost exact recipe, but there wasn't any liquid in it and they don't fold at ALL. I did add a couiple tablesp. of water to it, but no go. Maybe milk would help.. I'll try again. I also found that the flavor is a little odd, so I shouldve added spices..

    Reply

    • Divalicious

      I would add more coconut milk perhaps..spice it up with some herbs? Hope the next one works out okay for you.

      Reply

      • Harry

        Same thing happened to my first attempt, didn't run like batter, was more like a wet dough. Added more water but by then was too late. I always find that coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture, perhaps that was the reason?

        Reply

Coconut Flour Flat Bread - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to get coconut flour to bind? ›

Since coconut flour doesn't contain gluten proteins that bind and create structure, eggs are usually used to hold the product together without crumbling. Using coconut flour in egg-free baking can be tricky but not impossible! Flax eggs, bananas, and apple sauce can also be used to bind and add structure.

Is it better to bake with coconut flour or almond flour? ›

High protein – coconut flour isn't as high as almond flour, but when you consider baking using coconut flour generally requires more eggs to help the baking rise and improve moisture, it can be considered a higher protein option.

How to use coconut flour for baking? ›

Dough will often be much thicker than expected when baking with coconut flour. Don't worry too much, just keep going. A quick rule of thumb is to swap about 1/4 to 1/3 cup coconut flour for 1 cup of regular flour. Due to its high absorbency, you'll also want to increase the number of eggs.

What is the ratio of eggs to coconut flour? ›

For every 1 cup of coconut flour, use 6 eggs and 1 cup of liquid. 1 cup all-purpose flour = 1/4-1/3 cup coconut flour. Coconut flour can be baked at the same temperature as other recipes, no need for adjustment.

Does coconut flour need a binder? ›

Yes, and no. Not in equal amounts for some recipes. Some recipes won't work with coconut flour (like regular sandwich bread) without added gluten or egg for structure. Because coconut flour is so “thirsty,” you need to use more liquid with it or reduce the amount of flour called for in a recipe.

What are binding agents for coconut flour? ›

The Role of Binders in Baking with Nut Flours
  1. Eggs. ...
  2. Chia Seeds. ...
  3. Ground Flaxseeds or Flaxseed Meal. ...
  4. Nut/Seed Butters and Oils. ...
  5. Applesauce, Mashed Bananas, Ripe Plantains. ...
  6. Sweet Potato, Yam or Pumpkin Puree. ...
  7. Puree Dried Fruits. ...
  8. Starches.

Does coconut flour spike blood sugar? ›

Coconut flour appears to have a low glycaemic index of 51 which means it should cause less of a spike in blood sugar levels than wheat flour, which has a glycaemic index of 69. This is because coconut flour is high in fat and fibre, which work to slow down the release of sugar in the bloodstream.

Can I substitute coconut flour for all-purpose flour? ›

You have to do a little playing around with a recipe if you want to substitute coconut flour for regular all-purpose wheat flour. The rule of thumb is to substitute only 20 percent of coconut for wheat flour. Flour made from coconut becomes dense and soaks up a lot of moisture when it bakes.

Why use almond flour and coconut flour together? ›

The advantage of mixing these flours is that you get the benefits of each: the fiber from the coconut flour and the nutrients from the almond flour.

Can you bake with just coconut flour? ›

It's incredibly useful and makes some of the best low carb, grain free baked goods. In fact, my favorite keto chocolate cupcakes are made entirely with coconut flour. But if you don't know how to work with it, coconut flour can be difficult and sometimes very frustrating.

What is the best use for coconut flour? ›

Coconut flour is made from coconut meat that's dried then ground into flour. It's a very light and “airy” flour, perfect for cakes, muffins, and breads.

Do you need to add baking powder to coconut flour? ›

Replacing wheat flour with coconut flour

Cakes and muffins, which need to be light and fluffy, will be very different than something more dense, like cookies. But when working with coconut flour, you always need to decrease the flour and increase the eggs and baking powder.

How do you make self raising flour with coconut flour? ›

Generally, use six eggs with every cup (128 grams) of coconut flour, plus one additional cup (237 ml) of liquid. You may also need to add a leavening agent, though this may vary by recipe.

Can I toast coconut flour? ›

Many ingredients such as nuts, shredded coconut, coconut flour and other flours can take advantage of toasting which usually contributes a noticeably complex nutty flavor. This is because toasting creates a myriad of flavor compounds in what is known as the Maillard reaction.

What can I add to gluten-free flour to make it bind? ›

For extra binding (since gluten is not present) a pinch of xanthan gum can be added, depending on the recipe, though I don't find it absolutely necessary. *This blend has worked wonders for me in muffins, cakes, quick breads, cornbread, waffles, gluten-free crêpes, and more.

How do you get gluten-free flour to bind? ›

Xanthan Gum

It serves many roles in gluten-free baking. Because gluten-free flours have less protein than wheat flours and are not capable of forming the same network required to stretch and surround starch granules, they need reinforcement. Xanthan gum strengthens these networks and also makes them more elastic.

Do I need to add xanthan gum to coconut flour? ›

you will need to add xanthan gum to a recipe (usually a teaspoon is enough). These flours have very little way of holding together and will crumble without it. However, if you are baking with almond flour and coconut flour, it's not imperative to add xanthan gum.

Will coconut flour rise with baking powder? ›

If you have leftover coconut flour on hand, try some coconut flour recipes. How do you make coconut flour rise? Adding Psyllium husk and baking powder to the batter will allow the bread to rise slightly. However, unlike a wheat-based bread, it won't rise too much.

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