14 Almond Flours for All of Your Gluten-Free and Grain-Free Baking Needs

Blanched almonds are almonds that have had their outer skin removed. Many people believe that removing the skin from the nuts gives the almonds a smoother texture, which can be helpful in making almond flour and almond butter. King Arthur Almond Flour, for instance, is made with 100 percent blanched almonds. This product is non-GMO and each 16-ounce bag contains 16, 1/4-cup servings. Each serving is 170 calories and provides six grams of protein. Reviewers are saying that this almond flour is convenient (since it comes in a resealable bag), yields nice baked goods (although they don’t taste identical to those made with wheat flour), is a nice low-carb alternative to all-purpose flour, and is very finely ground and smooth. One reviewer shared that they detected a chemical-like scent when cooking, though. To see how you feel about it,

Anthony’s Almond Flour is milled from 100 percent California blanched almonds and is free of preservatives and artificial ingredients. The almonds are blanched, steam pasteurized, and then milled into a fine flour. Reviewers are saying that this flour is high-quality, has nice flavor, and is versatile. As for the texture, the reviews are somewhat mixed, some feel that it is milled fine and produces a nice, soft texture, others feel that it is too coarse and produces coarse results. For a little under $20 you’ll receive a two-pound bag.

Considering almond flour is used as an alternative in many gluten-free circles, it’s no surprise that many gluten-free brands will make a point to include this versatile flour in their product line. Gluten-Free Mama Mama’s All-Purpose Almond Blend is easy to spot for gluten-free consumers, and is actually made with a blend of gluten-free flours. Specifically, this blend is made with white rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, almond meal flour, and sweet rice flour. This bag contains 32 two-ounce servings, and each serving is 210 calories and provides two grams of protein. Reviewers are saying that this almond blend has a nice variety of flours (especially the sweet rice flour which apparently helps baked goods not crumble), does not contain unnecessary sugar like some other gluten-free flour blends do, and does not require any measurement adjusting. One reviewer did point out, however, that she had to add a little bit of xanthan gum to most baking recipes but that the chart on the back of the bag makes it very easy to do so. To try this blend out for yourself, you can get one four-pound bag for about $12.50.

Bob’s Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour is the #1 best selling product in Amazon’s section for almond flours. This product is made with just blanched almonds and it is made in a dedicated gluten-free facility, in case cross contamination is a concern of yours. This 16-ounce bag contains 16, 1/4-cup servings. Each serving is 160 calories and provides six grams of protein. Reviewers are saying that this flour is very versatile since it’s good for processes as messy as battering as well as delicate processes like making French macarons. Reviewers are also saying that this flour makes nice baked goods and can be used on its own or in combination with other flours. A few Amazon reviewers have pointed out, however, that it is imperative that you use this flour somewhat quickly and keep it in the refrigerator when not using, otherwise it’ll go rancid. You can get four 16-ounce bags for about $28.

Oh Nuts! Almond Flour is made from whole almond nuts, skin and all. This one-pound tub contains 16 servings. Each one-ounce serving is 160 calories and provides six grams of protein. Since this flour contains the skins, it’s a bit higher in fat than other almond flours. While most almond flours contain around one gram of fat, this flour contains 14 grams. Reviewers are saying that this flour is good for baking cakes and pastries but needs to be sifted if it’s going to used for a dessert like macarons. Unlike most flours that come in bags, this flour comes in a container for easy storage and reuse. You can get two one-pound tubs for $24.

JK Gourmet Almond Flour is a very finely ground almond flour that is made 100 percent from California blanched almonds. This one-pound package comes with about 16 1/4-cup servings. Each serving is 170 calories and provides six grams of protein. Reviewers are saying that because this flour is milled so finely, it makes a seamless addition to batters and does not add a gritty texture to baked goods like some other almond flours do. To try this flour in your cooking endeavors, you can get one, one-pound package for about $13.

Wellbee’s Super Fine Almond Flour is made from 100 percent blanched almonds. This one-pound bag contains 16 1/4-cup servings. Each serving is 160 calories and provides six grams of protein. Reviewers are saying that this flour is very fine which is good for making macarons, is a good value for the price, and adds a great flavor to baked goods (though not very almond-y, if that’s what you’re looking for). You can get one two-pound bag for $18.

Sincerely Nuts Almond Flour is made from ground almonds, it does not specify whether they are blanched or unblanched. The almonds are from California, and the product as a whole is kosher. Each serving is 160 calories and is a good source of protein. Reviewers are saying that this almond flour adds a nice flavor to their baked goods, is a good deal considering how much you get for the price, and bakes nicely. However, as one reviewer details, and others confirm, this almond flour is definitely on the coarser side, and might be better suited for grainer and crumbly desserts like coffee cake, brownies, and crunchy cookies. Alternatively, you can combine it with other flours, especially moist ones like oat flour. To see how you like it, you can get one three-pound bag for $24.

While almond flour is already more protein rich than all-purpose flour, there are certain brands out there who up the protein of their product even more. Almond Pro Organic High Protein Almond Flour, for example, has close to two times the amount of protein of your typical almond flour and this is without the use of extra protein sources. It also has half the amount of fat as regular almond flour. Each 1/4 cup serving of this flour is 110 calories and provides 14 grams of protein. Reviewers are saying that the protein level of this flour is very impressive, that the flour yields tasty baked goods, and is so finely milled that you can even add it to smoothies. To try it out yourself, you can get one, one-pound bag for $19.

Now Real Food Raw Almond Flour is an unblanched, raw, natural flour. According to Now Real Food, the almonds in this flour have not been de-fatted and as a result have many of the essential fatty acids that are usually lost in almond flours nowadays. In this 10-ounce bag there are 12, 1-4 cup servings. Each serving is 140 calories and provides five grams of protein, and while most almond flours have about one gram of fat, this one has 12. Reviewers are saying that this flour actually tastes like almonds, is a nice addition to puddings, is a good alternative to regular flour for baking, and since it’s not as fine as other almond flours, is good for battering. You can get one 10-ounce bag for about $9.50.

Honeyville Blanched Almond Flour is a super finely milled almond flour. This three-pound bag contains 49 1/4-cup servings. Each serving is 160 calories and provides six grams of protein. Reviewers are saying that this flour is good quality, is a great replacement for all-purpose flour, and is safe for people with celiac since, as one reviewer found out, it is made in a gluten-free facility. This product is a bit on the expensive side, one three-pound bag is about $38.

Gourmet Imports Almond Flour is a finely milled flour made from blanched almonds. This particular brand sells their almond flour wholesale to restaurants for making pastries. Reviewers are saying that this flour is good quality and is perfect for making macarons since it is milled to an extremely fine consistency. You can get a one-pound resealable bag for $14.75.

Food to Live Almond Flour is made from 100 percent blanched almonds. Each serving of this bag is 162 calories and provides six grams of protein. Reviewers are saying that this is a great gluten-free alternative, is not as fine as some other almond flours but can be sifted to separate the larger pieces, and makes moist baked goods. You can get this 0.5-pound bag for $8.

FunFresh Foods Almond Flour is made using blanched California almonds. This 14-ounce tub has 15 1/4-cup servings. Each serving is 110 calories and provides 11 grams of protein, a bit higher than the typical almond flour. Reviewers are saying that this flour is has a slightly nutty flavor, lends a nice texture to baked goods, and is very convenient since it comes in a tub as opposed to a bag. You can get this 14-ounce tub for about $11.

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