With the rise in popularity of gluten-free and keto diets, almond flour has become increasingly popular. It offers a delicious, low-carb, nutritious alternative to traditional flours, but not all almond flours are created equal.  To help you navigate through the sea of almond flour options, I’ve done my research and selected the top almond flour brands available on the market today.  Types of almond [...]

Oat and almond flour are both popular healthy alternatives to wheat flour offering a range of nutritional benefits, but when it comes down to it – which is the better choice? In this article, I’ll compare oat flour vs almond flour in terms of nutrition, taste, baking properties, and more to find out which is the better choice.  Comparing oat flour vs almond flour Oat flour Almond flourAll-purpose [...]

Sugar, fat, protein, carbs…nutrition can get a little confusing at times if you haven’t studied it! Even people who went on to earn degrees in nutrition at one point had to learn the difference between these types of terms and answer questions like “Does sugar have protein?” Sugar is 100% sugar and does not contain any protein.  We’ll explain the difference between carbs, sugars, protein, and fat below to offer more [...]

In the quest for the perfect healthy flour, two traditional flours often take the spotlight - oat flour and whole wheat flour. These grain-based flours made from oat and wheat have impressive nutritional profiles and interesting baking properties - but the real question is, which is better? Let’s see how they perform in your bake and analyze their nutrition and unique qualities. Comparing oat flour vs whole wheat [...]

What an interesting match-up in today’s article! We have tiger nut butter vs tahini, two nut-free spreads that could prove to be great alternatives to your favorite nut butters! On one side we have tiger nut butter, the spread with my personal favorite name. It’s a little deceiving because it has the word “nut” in it (we’ll discuss why later), but it’s actually made from something completely different… Then, on the other [...]

Who doesn’t love some extra nuttiness in bakes and other dishes! Adding a little nutty twist to things like cookies, ice cream, coffee, chocolate, and many more delicious pairings can really elevate your culinary experience! Pistachios are perfect for adding that nutty twist to things, providing an earthy flavor profile that’ll make your mouth water! However, it’s not always possible – or even desirable – to add pistachios [...]