Here are nine of the best Paleo flour recipes and a simple 1:1 Paleo baking flour blend you can make at home. Paleo baking flour combines four gluten-free flours—almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour, and tapioca flour—into a balanced blend that works in many recipes that would otherwise require multiple single flours. Many Paleo bakers have found that mixing these flours brings out the strengths of each and improves texture and flavor compared with using any single gluten-free flour alone.
Bob’s Red Mill now offers a ready-made Paleo Flour that mirrors this mix, creating an easy 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour in cakes, cookies, pancakes, and other baked goods. Reviewers report it browns nicely and performs well in a range of recipes. The downside for some is cost—pre-made blends can be expensive—so making your own blend and storing it in an airtight container (or in the freezer to keep almond flour from going rancid) is a practical alternative.
If you prefer to mix your own, combine the four flours in the recipe below and store the finished blend in an airtight container. Freezing will extend shelf life and protect the almond flour. When the blend is ready, you can use it as a direct replacement for all-purpose flour in most recipes adapted for Paleo baking.
The 9 Best Paleo Flour Recipes Plus a 1:1 Paleo Baking Flour Blend Recipe
Description
This simple blend of four flours can be used as a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour in many Paleo and gluten-free recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup arrowroot flour (starch)
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
Instructions
- Whisk or sift all ingredients together in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- Transfer the blend to an airtight container and store in the pantry for short term use or the freezer for long-term storage.
Below are curated recipes that work well with Paleo flour. The first two are original recipes developed by the author; the rest are reliable Paleo recipes using a Paleo flour blend. Try a few and see which ones become your favorites.
If you make your own blend, it removes the guesswork from recipes that otherwise require measuring and mixing multiple flours. Whether you buy a premixed Paleo flour or prepare your own, this approach simplifies Paleo baking and expands the range of reliably textured, flavorful baked goods.
What is in Paleo baking flour?
Paleo baking flour is typically a blend of almond flour, arrowroot starch, tapioca flour, and coconut flour. The combination balances moisture, structure, and texture for better results than many single gluten-free flours on their own.
What kind of flour can you use on the Paleo diet?
Common Paleo flours include almond flour, cassava flour, hazelnut flour, arrowroot starch, tigernut flour, plantain flour, and coconut flour. A pre-blended Paleo flour is a convenient option because it already combines almond flour, arrowroot starch, tapioca flour, and coconut flour in proportions designed for general baking use.
Is almond flour a good substitute for all-purpose flour?
Almond flour is Paleo-friendly, but it cannot directly replace all-purpose flour in a 1:1 swap for most recipes without adjustments. Gluten-free flours need different moisture levels and sometimes binders like xanthan gum. Using a tested recipe or a blended Paleo flour will yield more reliable results than substituting a single flour.
Paleo Flour Recipes
1. The Best Ever Paleo Tortillas – My Natural Family
Key ingredients: Paleo flour, tapioca starch, butter, salt, baking powder.
These tortillas are versatile and great for burritos, tacos, wraps, enchiladas, fajitas, and more. Make a batch and freeze them with parchment or wax paper between layers for easy use later. They’re more delicate than wheat tortillas, so follow rolling instructions carefully to avoid tearing.
2. Paleo Sweet Potato Muffins – My Natural Family
Key ingredients: Paleo baking flour, sweet potato, honey, coconut oil, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice.
These muffins are a great way to use leftover cooked sweet potatoes or canned sweet potatoes (choose those packed in water). Rinsing canned sweet potatoes can help remove excess syrup if present.
3. Lemon Blueberry Muffins – Kim’s Cravings
Key ingredients: Paleo flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, blueberries, eggs, almond milk, vanilla, lemon, maple syrup, coconut butter, coconut oil.
Made with Paleo flour, these muffins are bright and moist. An optional Paleo glaze adds extra treat value.
4. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – The Real Simple Good
Key ingredients: bananas, coconut sugar, vanilla, Paleo flour, salt, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, chocolate chips.
This family-friendly banana bread is gluten-free and can be adapted to dietary preferences. It’s good for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
5. Paleo Quick Bread – Tasty Kitchen
Key ingredients: Paleo flour, baking soda, salt, coconut oil, water.
A fast, simple Paleo bread that comes together in about 30 minutes. It’s an affordable and straightforward option for grain-free bread.
6. Paleo Gingerbread Biscotti – The Clean Eating Couple
Key ingredients: egg, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, Paleo flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves.
Crisp and festive, these biscotti are grain-free and make a flavorful holiday treat.
7. Pancakes – Bob’s Red Mill
Key ingredients: Paleo flour, baking soda, salt, eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, honey, vanilla.
8. Pizza Crust – Bob’s Red Mill
Key ingredients: Paleo flour, salt, baking soda, eggs, olive oil, water.
9. Cookies – Bob’s Red Mill
Key ingredients: Paleo flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, salt, coconut oil, egg, vanilla, dried cherries, dark chocolate chips.
Bob’s Red Mill also shares other Paleo recipes such as brownies and cakes that work well with a Paleo flour blend, including a basic Paleo cake and a carrot cake with coconut frosting.