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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Walnut Bread

Keto Tortillas

Nut & Seed Bread

Rosemary Olive Bread

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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.

    Reply

    • 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

Does coconut flour rise with baking powder? ›

Yes, you do need baking powder when using coconut flour. Coconut flour needs a leavening agent to help it rise.

Does coconut flour rise well? ›

Coconut flour develops no gluten and so provides essentially no structure to support the rising of the dough due to fermentation by the yeast. You can get a little rise that is will be more consistent than a yeast rise by adding baking powder, but coconut flour bread will still be rather more like a cake.

Can you use coconut flour instead of desiccated coconut? ›

Desiccated coconut and coconut flour both come from coconut meat that has had its moisture content removed. The difference is that coconut flour no longer has the natural fat content of the desiccated variety, so they're not interchangeable.

Can you make coconut flour out of shredded coconut? ›

Place the shredded coconut in either a blender, spice, or coffee grinder. Blend until it reaches a powder form. That's it!

What is the secret to baking with coconut flour? ›

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. To help you try this unique ingredient, we've rounded up eight of our best coconut flour recipes.

What is the trick to baking with coconut flour? ›

A good rule of thumb is 1/4 to 1/3 cup of coconut flour for 1 cup of regular flour. When flour absorbs water, the starches gelatinize, but when coconut flour absorbs liquid it becomes soggy, resulting in a heavier, denser baked good.

Why is my coconut flour not rising? ›

Coconut flour develops no gluten and so provides essentially no structure to support the rising of the dough due to fermentation by the yeast. You can get a little rise that is will be more consistent than a yeast rise by adding baking powder, but coconut flour bread will still be rather more like a cake.

What can I add to coconut flour to make it rise? ›

To give baked goods more rise and structure when using coconut flour, try adding whey protein powder or psyllium husk powder; vinegar and baking soda can also help add more rise. When storing coconut flour, it's best to keep it airtight and freeze it since coconut flour absorbs moisture.

Can I use coconut flour instead of bread flour? ›

Coconut flour makes wonderful low carb, gluten-free bread, but it doesn't work the same way regular wheat flour does. You won't be able to make yeast bread with it, but you can use it for easy quick bread recipes.

Is coconut flour just ground coconut? ›

Coconut flour is very finely ground dried coconut meat – that's the white fleshy bit from the middle of the coconut. It's a great product for ensuring the whole of the coconut is used. This is because it's a by-product of extracting coconut milk.

How to use coconut 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. To compensate for the moisture imbalance, try adding 2 tablespoons extra liquid for every 2 tablespoons coconut flour you substitute for regular flour.

Is shredded coconut the same as coconut flakes? ›

Coconut usually comes flaked or shredded, but the difference between them is almost imperceptible, making them essentially interchangeable for most recipes. However, there is a big difference between sweetened and unsweetened dried coconut.

Is coconut flour just ground coconut flakes? ›

Coconut flour is not the same as shredded coconut. Coconut flour is made from the pulp that remains after coconut milk is extracted, which is then dried and ground into flour.

Can you use coconut flour like all-purpose flour? ›

Use a 1:4 ratio when substituting coconut flour with all-purpose flour. This means that for every 1 cup of regular flour, you only use ¼ cup of coconut flour. Following this ratio will help make your low-carb baked goods come out the way you hope.

How do you remove coconut flavor from coconut flour? ›

But if you dislike coconut, all is not lost! I find that chocolate, cocoa powder, and coffee can help mask the coconut taste for cakes and muffins. Other extracts and flavors, like citrus, can help too. For savory recipes, a little garlic powder helps mask the coconut flavor.

Does coconut flour bake differently? ›

1) Coconut flour behaves differently than grain-based flours. You cannot merely do a one-to-one replacement of coconut flour for wheat flours in your recipes. As a very general rule of thumb for baked goods, 1/4 – 1/3 cup of coconut flour can be substituted for 1 cup of wheat flour.

Does baking powder need to be added to self-raising flour? ›

Self-rising flour is a type of flour that includes leavening agents, which ensures perfectly risen baked goods. You don't need to use additional leavening agents (such as baking powder or baking soda) when you use self-rising flour.

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