30 Best Coconut Flour Recipes Simple And Delicious

New to using coconut flour? These coconut flour recipes are kitchen-tested and are the best of the best you’ll find on the internet!

Coconut flour has gained a lot of popularity over the years. This unique high-fiber flour is made from mature coconut meat. It’s completely gluten-free and grain-free, making it suitable for those on a paleo grain-free diet.

With the rise of celiac and gluten intolerance, many folks are moving away from traditional flour and are learning to bake with alternative flours, grains, and starches like coconut flour, tapioca starch, and arrowroot powder because they’re easier on digestion.

Looking for some fantastic organic coconut flour? Click here or read my full explainer on the best coconut flours you can buy.

(Or even better, want to make your own coconut flour? I’ve got a great recipe.)

Coconut Flour FAQ

If you’ve ever baked with coconut flour, you’ll know that it can be pretty tricky to use. Coconut flour is a unique gluten-free low carb flour that has a light coconut flavor. Below are the most frequently asked questions I’ve received from readers. 

Why do coconut flour recipes barely have any coconut flour? 

Coconut flour is highly absorbent. Think of it like sawdust, haha (you’ll understand once you start baking with it). Coconut flour recipes soak up all of the liquid, so that’s why you need a higher amount of eggs and liquid ingredients. When you see a coconut flour-based recipe, don’t be alarmed when the amount of coconut flour seems too low, and DON’T be tempted to add more coconut flour unless you are used to baking with this special flour. (Also, because coconut flour is gluten-free, it will tend to need more eggs anyway as binders. If you’re looking to do more research, here’s a good explainer on all the different types of flour.)

How do I substitute coconut flour for regular flour?

It depends on the recipe. For example, when you bake muffins with wheat flour, you may use up to 3 cups for a single recipe. However, when you make coconut flour muffins, you’ll only use ½ – ¾ cup to make a batch of muffins. That’s because coconut flour absorbs a lot of liquid, which is why most recipes call for a minimal amount of flour. A general rule is to use 1/4 the amount of coconut flour as you would wheat flour. 

Can I substitute almond flour for coconut flour? 

No, you can’t substitute coconut flour 1:1 for almond flour. There are ways to convert a coconut flour recipe to an almond flour recipe, but decreasing the eggs would also be required. 

Why are there so many eggs in coconut flour recipes?

You will notice that most coconut flour recipes often call for a lot of eggs. While most gluten-free recipes will use a binder like xanthan gum, that isn’t true for this flour. Instead, you rely on eggs to bind the ingredients together.

Can I use chia or flax eggs in coconut flour recipes?

Again, this depends on the recipe. I’ve had success using flax eggs with a few recipes, but I bake flops when I don’t use eggs most of the time. 

I’m allergic to nuts. Is coconut a nut allergy?

If you are allergic to nuts, it makes sense to wonder if you can eat anything made with coconuts. Coconut is not a botanical nut; it’s classified as a fruit. If you are allergic to tree nuts, please talk to your allergist/doctor before adding coconut to your diet.  

30+ Best Coconut Flour Recipes

I’ve collected over 30 healthy coconut flour recipes to help you create unique grain-free dishes. These recipes are all kitchen-tested, so you know that you won’t have to waste time or money on ingredients.

Coconut Flour Recipes: The Essentials

There’s a massive list of coconut flour recipes listed on this page. I’m going to list the essential recipes first to get you started. If you’d like to download a pdf of my top popular coconut flour recipes, you can get it for free here.

• Coconut Flour Bread: Coconut flour bread is one of the easiest recipes to start with when you start baking with coconut flour! This recipe makes one loaf of bread.
• Tortillas: These gluten-free tortillas are delicious and perfect for tacos, burritos, and wraps. This recipe uses tapioca starch, coconut flour, eggs, and almond milk to make the most perfect soft tortillas!
• Pancakes: Coconut flour pancakes are a healthy breakfast for anyone eating a paleo or gluten-free diet.
• Muffins: Need an easy coconut flour muffin recipe that tastes good? Try my simple coconut flour muffins! They’re a great base recipe that you can use to create your favorite muffin flavor!
• Brownies: These coconut flour brownies are the best gluten-free dessert I’ve made! They’re warm, gooey, and rich in chocolate goodness!
• Banana Bread: This banana bread is not only gluten-free, but it’s grain-free! Made with coconut flour and honey, this bread is wholesome and nutritious!
• Pumpkin Bread: This delicious coconut flour pumpkin bread is grain-free and dairy-free, perfect for anyone avoiding grains or on the paleo diet.
• Vanilla White Cake: Grain-free and delicious, this coconut flour cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
• Chocolate Cake: This chocolate cake is perfectly moist with a rich chocolate flavor and is topped with a chocolate peanut butter frosting.
• Pie Crust: This pie crust is gluten and grain-free! You can use this recipe in place of a traditional crust in most pies.
• Chocolate Chip Cookies: Enjoy these healthy cookies that are not only gluten-free but also egg-free and dairy-free!
• Biscuits: Enjoy these low-carb coconut flour biscuits with a side of eggs and bacon. They’re gluten-free, low in carbohydrates, and are delicious!

Coconut Flour Keto Recipes

• Keto Sandwich Bread (Single Serving): Bread is super easy to make and only takes 10 minutes! 4 grams of net carbs per serving.
• Coconut Flour Bagels: Easy one-bowl Coconut Flour Bagels made with only coconut flour. These delicious bagels are Paleo, keto, and gluten-free. Only 2.4g net carbs.
• Keto Cornbread: This lovely keto “cornbread” recipe resembles the flavor and texture of traditional cornbread, but without the corn (and carbs)! 1.5g net carbs per serving.
• Keto Cinnamon Rolls: One-bowl Keto Cinnamon Rolls made with coconut flour fathead dough and are topped with a keto cream cheese frosting. This easy recipe is entirely nut-free and is also gluten-free. Only 3g net carbs per serving.
• Chocolate Mug Cake: This Keto Chocolate Mug Cake is made with coconut flour and cocoa powder for a lovely piece of cake you can make instantly. Only 3.7g carbs per serving.
• Vanilla Mug Cake: This Keto Mug Cake is baked in 3 minutes and has a coconut flour base. It’s light and fluffy and is perfect for when you’re craving cake. Only 4.1g net carbs per serving.
• Keto Lemon Pound Cake: A moist and rich keto lemon pound cake made with coconut flour and covered in a sweet lemon glaze. Only 3g net carbs per serving.

Sweet Dishes (Desserts)

• Angel Food Cake: This light and fluffy cake doesn’t use any starchy flours. This cake is Paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free with keto options. 
• Sugar Cookies: These sugar cookies are perfectly crispy and sweet. Have fun using your favorite cookie cutters.
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: These keto pumpkin cheesecake bars have a vanilla and pumpkin layer that tastes just like pumpkin pie!
• Peppermint Brownies: These 3-layer Keto Peppermint Brownies are a fudgy brownie made with coconut flour with a frosted peppermint layer, then topped with a yummy chocolate layer. These brownies are perfect for any occasion or whenever you have a sweet tooth.
• Millionaire Bars: These Paleo Millionaire Bars are filled with a delicious Medjool date caramel sauce over a tender coconut flour shortbread crust with a chocolate layer. 
• Coffee Cake: This coffee cake is a lovely soft sponge cake topped with a cinnamon-sugar streusel. It tastes best served with a cup of good coffee!
• Magic Cookie Bars: These Paleo Magic Cookie bars come together with a coconut flour crust, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and stevia-sweetened chocolate chips. 
• Maple Donuts: Did someone say doughnuts? Yes, you can eat doughnuts and still keep your carbs low! My Keto Doughnuts are made with a coconut flour “fathead” dough. 
• Coconut Flour Cookies: These simple three-ingredient cookies are made with coconut flour, butter (or coconut oil) and honey!
• Keto Peanut Butter Cookies: These easy peanut butter cookies are crispy on the outside with a soft, light center. Takes 12 minutes to bake!

Main-Dish Recipes

• Coconut Flour Pizza Crust (Fathead Dough): This 4-ingredient Coconut Flour Pizza Crust is thin and sturdy and tastes delicious. You can whip together the pizza dough in minutes. This crust uses coconut flour fathead dough, so it’s keto-friendly and gluten-free. 
• Coconut Shrimp: This shrimp is coated in a coconut flour mixture with spices like chili and paprika, with unsweetened shredded coconut. This recipe is keto, Paleo, gluten-free, and Whole 30-friendly.
• Coconut Chicken Tenders: If you love fried chicken, you’ll enjoy these paleo coconut chicken tenders!
• Orange Chicken: This orange Chicken with a sticky orange sauce and deep-fried battered chicken pieces. This dinner tastes like an indulgent takeout meal without all the carbs. It’s keto, dairy-free, gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly.

Converting recipes to use coconut flour can be difficult and expensive if the recipe doesn’t turn out how you hoped. But, don’t let that discourage you; keep at it, and you’ll succeed!

Coconut Flour Nutrition

There are 480 calories in one cup of coconut flour. In addition, there are 72 grams of carbohydrates (32 net carbs), 40 grams of fiber, 24 grams of protein, and 12 grams of fat. Coconut flour is high in minerals manganese, potassium, selenium, and copper. 

How To Make Coconut Flour

Coconut flour is the natural byproduct of coconut milk production. This coconut flour recipe starts with making fresh coconut milk. Then you use the leftover pulp to make coconut flour. You’ll need a blender, cookie sheet, and an oven or dehydrator to make coconut flour.

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Originally published on January 13th 2014 and updated continuously since then.