I first tried experimenting with almond meal/flour over a year ago, and it didn’t go incredibly well. I ended up with countless batches of paper-thin pancakes and cookies that crumbled just from looking at them.
You see, “flours” like coconut flour, peanut flour, and almond flour cannot and should not be used as a sole replacement for grain-based flours. They can, however, be used in ways that their grainy cousins would never even dream of.
banana almond cereal bites.
ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 of a medium-sized banana
- 1/2 cup flake cereal*
directions: Place cereal in a zip-lock bag and crush it into fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl and set aside. *You could probably use any cereal, but I think a flake cereal will work best. I used Nature’s Path Mesa Sunrise.
In a separate bowl, mash the banana and almond flour together. You might think that 1/2 a banana won’t be enough, but it will eventually combine (you don’t want to use too much banana or the batter will get too thin).
Form batter/dough into 5-6 balls. Roll them in the cereal, pressing the crumbs in so that they stick.
These can be eaten immediately or refrigerated if you want them to harden up a bit.
You guys - these are like, really good.
They’re almost too good for being so…simple!
And - dare I use the term that seems to make everyone go loco - the consistency is very much like cookie dough.
If you’re wondering where you can get almond flour, I’ve seen it at just about every natural/health food store. I’m assuming it’s at most Whole Foods too. You can also order it online.
Have you ever tried using alternative (nut) flours?
Also - if you like this recipe, you might want to check out 4-ingredient Cookie Dough Balls!
definitely going to make these with peanut flour.
almond flour is super expensive at the health store i live near. do you think it’s cheaper online?
hmm, not sure, it might be! the only problem with ordering online is that you’d have to pay shipping :/
I adore almond flour! These look amazing!
I wish u wrote this post about a week ago :p. I recently blogged about my disgusting attempt at using coconut flour. Hahaha. These look awesome tho!
Love, love, love!
Nom! I haven’t tried different flours but am very open to it.
PS Did you get a kitty???
nope that was just a cute photo I found on the internet…I wish!!
This look great! My favorite nut flour is peanut flour! I’ve yet to try almond flour!
I’ve never tried almond flour!! The price kind of turns me off…I do love peanut flour, though!
These look delicious! I am definitely going to make this combo
I’ve never tried alternative flours…but these alone make me want to. Yum!
And did I see that you got a kitten??? That picture in your last post is SO cute! Is that what it meant?
nope, should’ve clarified that it’s not my kitty….just a cute photo that I couldn’t resist posting!
those are adorable!
I keep on wanting to buy almond flour, but I can’t believe it’s $15 for a tiny Bob’s Red Mill package! These look amazing though.
These look so delicious!! Love how incredibly simple they are, too. And I dont doubt they’re as good as you say they are!
Yummy! I haven’t tried using almond flour yet. I’ll have to look for some at the store next time I go. Yipee!!!
These look really doughy and delicious. I wonder how they’d taste with peanut flour!?
I’m sure they’d be great with peanut flour!!
Shannon Kieser says
Hmmm, wonder if you could use protein powder in place of the flour?
Maybe! I’ve found that the taste of protein powder is a little overbearing, though. I’d think that a combo of the almond flour and protein powder would work better than just the powder alone, or maybe even protein powder + some nut butter??
Shannon @ My Place In The Race says
Yummmmmmmm
i’ve never tried different flours! they intimidate me!
I’ve never tried almond flour, but it’s definitely on my list of must tries.
Just made these (a 3-ingredient recipe … jackpot
Too good not to try!) and wow!! Awesome! Thanks, Gracie!
I live in Germany and I found a decent-priced almond flour in a low-carb online shop (as I couldn’t find almond flour in the health food stores).
Of course it’s not organic but it’s a decent price. Maybe there’s a similar thing in the US, too??? Would help all those who cannot afford 15$ for a packet!