My name is Ashley, and I’m the writer and photographer behind Blissful Basil. The cookies taste good but they’re basically big bunches of crumbs (but still tasty). It’s so delicious and EASY. I used coconut flour in place of almond floor but it was too crumbly to ‘roll in to a ball’. Ironically, the recipe gives instructions on how to substitute sweetened coconut for the unsweetened: reduce cream of coconut to 1/2 c, omit corn syrup, add 2 Tbsp cake flour. So I make eight delicious cheesecake it’s very time-consuming it takes about four hours from start to finish with baking it and then you have to let it sit as anyone knows with cheesecake. Does Virgin Coconut Oil Taste the Same as Refined Coconut Oil? This can be a bonus for coconut fans, but might be a negative for people who don’t particularly like the flavor of coconut. Since I’m a big coconut fan, these new products were definitely on my must-try list (a lot like Shark Tank-famous Sap!). There's no getting around it, there will be a difference in flavor and texture when baking with coconut flour compared to baking with regular wheat flour. After I put all the ingredients together it was just a dry powder with fruit and nuts in it. My name is Ashley, and I’m the writer and photographer behind Blissful Basil. While Virgin (unrefined) Coconut Oil boasts a delicious, tropical coconut scent and flavor, Refined Coconut Oil has a … Add the water to the bowl, stirring until combined. Mix in a few tbsp’s for the crumbly topping. 1st time was almond flour, 2nd was almond and coconut and 3rd time just coconut flour and heavy whipping cream panade. I will be sharing this with my readers to hopefully thwart any future coconut flour monstrosities before they happen ! These characteristic flavors can sometimes be great — they can be delicious in cookies, pancakes, mug cakes, and keto bread recipes. How did you put it all together?? But I thought…what the Shell, I’ll give it another try, maybe I’m just doing something wrong in previous dishes. The consistency looked very good and the taste was nice. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE COCONUT FLOUR FOR MILLET FLOUR. You can buy a small quantity and test it out. in order to be of any help! This is the second time I’ve tricked myself into thinking a coconut flour-based cookie will be creamy and flavourful like coconut cream/milk. I’m sure it’s something I’ve done wrong, but I’m so disappointed any ideas? —Comment on Blueberry Muffin recipe, I just made these and the dough was really dry—which is confusing me because all of the other comments refer to how wet the dough was! But its time is not every day, its place is not in every baked good, and its purpose is most definitely not a 1-to-1 substitute for any other flour. In my defense the recipe didn’t even list the baking powder so I just used 1.5 tsp . Non Allergenic: Like I mentioned, grain free baked goods usually rely on almond flour. No. Place one dough ball between two large pieces of, Lightly spritz a large skillet with nonstick. Lol I just made a huckleberry loaf with coconut flour and I added poppy seeds, lemon juice and zest to cover up the truvia taste and it was really dry so I added some yogurt, water, 1 more egg and cream. Coconut Flour Chocolate Brownies. I once tried to make gluten-free pasta by mixing together flax eggs, olive oil, water, and you guessed it, coconut flour. Swedish meatballs, that sounds interesting. In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Please read my, « Creamy Cashew Salad Dressing {oil-free vinaigrette}, 2-Ingredient Cassava Flour Tortillas {oil-free, vegan} ». This is why I do not share recipes. If you’re not crazy about the taste of coconut it may take a little adjusting to get used to. I add loooottttsss of vanilla to mine. Hilarious Ashley. Vegan Keto Sunflower Seed Bread {nut-free, grain-free, oil-free}, Keto Vegan Coconut Flour Bread {oil-free, grain-free}, Keto Almond Flour Bread Rolls {5 ingredients, vegan, oil-free}, 2-Ingredient Cassava Flour Tortillas {oil-free, vegan}, 2-Ingredient Lentil Flax Bread {vegan, oil-free, grain-free}. I learned all my coconut flour lessons trying to make dog treats. So link me to some of your best coconut flour recipes 😉. Hi, Brooke! -3 tbsp coconut flour. I do like the addition of Arrow Root Flour for thickening; or use the cornstarch. That was the only difference and they stuck to my non stick coconut oiled pan and never really cooked. i LOOKED UP TO SEE THE SHELF LIFE OF THE COCONUT FLOUR BUT COULDNT FIND MUCH EXCEPT IT LASTS ABOUT 9 MO TO A YEAR AND THIS WAS NOT IN MY CUPBOARD MORE THAN A COUPLE OF MONTHS..i THINK IM JUST GONNA STICK TO ALMOND FLOUR AND FLAX MEAL FOR SURE! It was the coconut flour that went wrong. Had good luck using a little coconut flour in pancakes. During baking and cooking however, the coconut flavor will often times be very subtle or take on whatever flavor it is being cooked with. I once had an epic fail with coconut flour. Help!Â, It seemed to me that something is missing. It’s very absorbent, so each extra gram can make a difference. This is super helpful for whole food bakers! I get a little depressed each time. I’m experimenting with coconut flour pancakes as we speak, tried a mixture of coconut flour with a rice flour “mix” and it is way too dry! Anyway, thanks for bringing a little humor to my day. They have a tiny tiny hint of coconut when you smell them, but when paired with other food, the smell completely disappears. SO I MADE COOKIES WITH COCONUT FLOUR…IT WAS A LITTLE DRY TO START OFF WITH SO I PUT A HEAP OF PEANUT BUTTER IN IT AND THAT REALLY DID THE TRICK, ALSO TURNING MY SUGAR COOKIES INTO PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES BUT THAT WAS OK WITH ME…THEN CAME THE TASTE TEST!.FIRST FEW SECONDS IT WAS REALLY GOOD…THEN CAME THE AFTER TASTE! All in all, you use LESS than a half cup of flour. But the questions continued to pop up and the dismayed coconut-flour-fail comments continued to pour in, so it’s time to give crazy ol’ coconut flour a fun-loving (but slightly serious) roast post. Maybe it wasn’t insanity… Maybe it was post-traumatic suppression where I tried to ignore the memory of the first time I made the exact same mistake… Dry.. crumbly… Couldn’t taste my choc chips, butter, nor vanilla. Most notable of these are the minerals iron, zinc, … Ha. The recipe called for 1/2 cup and I used 112 grams ( 1 cup!) Took about a gallon of water and two glasses of red wine to erase that mistake from my mouth. You can bake with all coconut flour, as many people on low-carb diets do, or use it as part of a mixture with other flours, such as rice or almond. Coconut flour does take some getting used to, but as long as you read my tips, you should see an improvement. Also, trying to cook coconut flour-based with yeast just will not work: yeast feeds on starchy, sugary normal flour. But it does not say how to go the other direction; and the presence of the additional cake flour makes it difficult to "reverse" these modifications. You could also try using a fruit/veggie puree, too—maybe applesauce, mashed banana, sweet potato puree, butternut squash puree, etc.—if you don’t want to increase the oil too much. 😉. I am baking it now, I hope it will be as good as everyone says.Â, Uh, I’m making this now.  I just made them following the recipe except I used coconut flour. Lol. Not surprisingly, coconut flour has a flavor similar to dried unsweetened coconut. Psychologist turned plant-passionate recipe writer + cookbook author. What is missing in the recipe? I used coconut flour – would that have been the problem?Â, I followed all the directions exactly, except I used coconut flour instead of almond (my husband doesn’t like almonds). In the tropics it’s easier to find free coconuts then a package of coconut flour in a store. I am also making dog treats peanut butter dog treats to be exact and I use coconut flour raw honey organic peanut butter and one egg and one cup of water and it looks so dry and crumbly I added another cup of water and it’s still crumbly I don’t know if I should add more water or an egg help me please, I love this!!!! Or any grain flour….. It was an expensive waste of money, along with all the other rubbish I bought when going keto. —Comment on Zucchini Bread recipe, I’m not sure what I did wrong. Nope. Vegan Gluten-Free Iced Holiday Shortbread Cookies, Toasted Coconut, Caramel & Chocolate Shortbread Bars, Cranberry & Pistachio Shortbread with Almond Icing, Why I’m a Cooker and Not a Baker… or a Candlestick Maker. Rest assured, if you use it sparingly, it can be a wonderful addition to baked goods, but definitely make sure you use a recipe from a chef or blogger that you trust! And trust me, I’m right there with you—I’m a total repeat coconut-fail offender. HI, its good to know I’m not the only one having this issue! I love this so much! Have to say, I’m not entirely sure because I’ve never used homemade coconut flour (so neat that you make it), but I’d say the safest bet is to always use it in conjunction with other flours and to avoid subbing it 1:1 for any other flour. The coconut flour straight up has a strong coconut flavor and mildly pleasant sweet taste. Can you have buckwheat flour (its a grain-like seed)? It was a coconut berry cake for my daughters birthday and I substituted a large amount of the flour with coconut flour and it turned into a dry brick of a cake. I don't want to buy the flour if it's going to make him gag (although that would probably create a calorie deficit LOL). In the end we crumbled it over plain greek yogurt and it tasted great but not at all like a scone. It was really informative to read and also very funny. Yes, the definition of INSANITY!! Like an apple soup with a hard caramel crust…WTF?! Two different recipes, but one was a banana muffin recipe on the back of the actual package. First I used a coffee grander (nothing else handy) to make the flour very fine. While coconut flour does taste like coconut, it's rather mild, so it won't make your vegan muffins taste coconut-flavored. You’ve destroyed too many delicious things without remorse. I feel better after reading your article. Must’ve been the lack of almond flour but what a bummer.Â, Wish I had found the comment about subbing in coconut flour needing more liquid. Do you live near a Whole Foods or a health food store? Off to the store to buy almond flour to try again.Â, I hope you enjoyed reading this light-hearted and random post as much as I enjoyed putting it together. As for coconut flour, I used the one from Nutiva. Read More…, I made this recipe & the batter was very crumbly so when baked was almost like a streusel—fell apart. I added almond milk, applesauce and coconut oil. Any ideas what could have gone wrong? There’s a huge list of coconut flour recipes … I used coconut flour rather that spelt—would that make a difference? They might have it in bulk. Girl, it’s not you or the directions, it’s the coconut flour. What a great idea of yours to record all the mishaps. I’ve just started experimenting with it, and did not realize how absorbent it is! So in fact, it’s more that soap tastes like coconut oil, not vice versa! If I had a penny for every time a kind soul commented or emailed with something along the lines of…. Yuck! That can be the other issue. I tried adding more liquid but still couldn’t cut pre-baking because of the consistency. I used to always dry my scraped coconut and create my own flour and by doing that I never had much trouble using it in my baking. I was mad. I substituted my 2 tablespoons of flour with coconut flour and my cheesecake did not taste like cheesecake it was moist but the cheesecake flavor was completely gone and I kept running through my head thinking what did I do different I used Himalaya salt the people know that would’ve done it ! If so, that’s another great option, especially raw buckwheat flour. The coconut … I also ended up adding more butter & coconut oil and also water & still couldn’t get it glossy.Â, I’m sure I did something wrong, but mine were horribly dry. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site! At the time I wasn’t laughing but crying. It is high in fiber and has a slightly sweet, coconut flavor. Hi dear, I just mixed coconut flour, milk and melon and did smoothy. Why? Just made cupcakes using coconut flour and they were quite moist and not crumbly. No cookies BEATS coconut-flour cookies. I could barely roll it out. Why? Enough’s enough, coconut flour. :). When I tasted them I wondered if all vegan muffins taste this weird. Third I watched them very carefully when cooking and took them out the second they were done. HaHa! The tortillas are delicious warm, room temperature, or cold. After many fails and wasted ingredients I have given up on using coconut flour. I didn't taste any coconut. These dark, dense, rich, delicious brownies … Coconut flour. That being said you can mask the flavour fairly well if you use it alongside other strong flavours or spices like: … Because in my nearly seven years of blogging experience, nothing is a more ferocious destroyer of delicious things than coconut flour. I won’t blame coconut flour for my mistakes because those meatballs are perfected! Of course, I couldn’t try all the coconut treats—especially Aldi’s new sparkling coconut water—alone, so I recruited some other coconut fans to put these new selections to … Because it takes so much oil to compensate for the dryness of coconut flour, recipes can sometimes over-compensate and swing in the other direction. I used a little more of the coconut flour than I would normal flour in the recipe, knowing how weak it is at doing it’s job as a “flour.” The whole pie was runny on the inside! The dough was SOOOO crumbly. I used coconut flour, cause had it already. The “batter” was completely dry. Coconut has a more generic, slightly sweet flavor, while almond flour (unsurprisingly) has a distinct almond taste. Coconut flour is far more absorbent than white flour; it will soak much of the liquid in a recipe. Great question about homemade vs. store-bought coconut flour. The recipe called for it though and I followed everything exactly. Like many so-called superfoods, the jury is out on how beneficial using coconut oil really is to one’s health but most armchair dieticians cite lauric acid as being the main wonder ingredient. Also, using a blend of flour … 🤣🤣. I made the worst chocolate cookies ever with my coconut flour!! Maybe next time I’ll use silicon muffin liners or parchment paper and check my math! It doesn’t work. However, coconut sugar does retain quite a bit of the nutrients found in the coconut palm. An entire afternoon gone. After not more than 5 minutes, probably there was a reaction between this ingredients and the taste became bitter, so you can’t even drink it anymore. iF YOU HAVE EVER SMELLED THE SPIT UP OF A FORMULA FED BABY ( WHICH I HAVE TWO OF) YOU WOULD RECOGNIZE THE TASTE THAT I CANT DESCRIBE EXCEPT BY SAYING IT TASTED HOW THE SPIT UP SMELLED…NASTY AND ACID-Y AND JUST GETS STUCK IN YOUR THROAT. I have 1/2 the dough still in the bowl, is there anyway to salvage it into something decent? I can’t have almond flour or rice flour…. Stop the coconut flour madness!!! There’s nothing more frustrating then putting your time, effort and other quality ingredients into a recipe and having it fail. The Benefits of Coconut Flour. Your email address will not be published. I used coconut flour. Should have not made a difference. I’m still mad because I really wanted that pie. Add the sugar, oil and coconut extract and whisk to combine. Coconut flour: An excellent flour substitute. All I could find was the STUPID coconut flour that never does anything useful and always messes up. The taste is more similar to a mild caramel flavor. tastes like almonds. Marje. I enjoyed the post, thanks for putting this together. For reference, almond flour has a more intense flavor than coconut flour. I used coconut flour entirely and added banana and cinnamon. The flavor isn’t overwhelming in this pancake recipe, especially if you serve it with fruit or maple syrup on top, but I do … Do you think it was the flour? —Comment on Jumbo Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe, I tried to make these, but mine were so dry! The only thing I substituted was I used coconut flour instead of millet flour. Use a mini muffin pan with … It was the coconut flour. Coconut flour can work on its own in carefully crafted recipes and with extra oil/fat to compensate for its drying effects. Hi, Emily! Great recipe for Coconut Flour Flatbread. It does, but less so than straight coconut. Rather than throw away my coconut flour I made one last attempt at shortbread biscuits. It doesn't taste like coconut.. Haha, oh no! Oh well…will try again another time. —Comment on Perfect Gluten-Free Vegan Pie Crust recipe, “Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results, and for some insane reason I keep trying to act like coconut flour can easily replace other flours. Hahaha, oh no, Monique! Ha. Doesn’t coconut flour Brown? Tastes amazing. I have had 3 fails with my coconut flour. So I tried this recipe. Heehee, this article cracked me up! Yes, I would up the oil/fat in the recipe significantly to accommodate. I used coconut flour as it’s all I had could this be why they have turned out very dry. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Now I know lol.Â, I made these for breakfast – dinner tonight and I’m not sure what went wrong but it was bad news. I’m honestly not sure since what you’re referring to isn’t a combination I’ve ever tried myself, but it’s likely that the combination of ingredients simply reacted poorly with one another. (Coconut flour is naturally a bit coarse) Not all of the coconut flour that you put in the blender will become fine. I followed all the directions exactly, except I … I just made vegan muffins as a kind of experiment. Check out Dr. Mercola’s description of how to bake with coconut flour. Will keep experimenting LOL. In fact, coconut flour is a better 1-to-1 substitute for a sponge than it is for a flour. Cook the tortilla for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to puff and the bottom is browned in spots (when you lift tortilla with a spatula). Coconuts are actually a seed and much less allergenic than tree nuts. I'm on a low carb diet, but I'm not willing to sacrifice all carbs, so I picked up a bag of coconut flour, and made myself some flatbread. xo Ashley. Nothing dry about these muffins. (2) Add 1/4 cup coconut flour to your smoothies to use as a protein supplement, or just to add more taste and a thicker texture. The two also have slightly different tastes. Hi, Nick! Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework, 2-Ingredient Coconut Flour Tortillas {vegan, keto, oil-free}, This post may contain affiliate links. The only ingredient I changed was peanut flour, I used coconut flour because that’s what I had in the pantry… could it have made them dry? It’s a delicate balance and the reason coconut flour works best in combination with other GF flours. Instead, he explained, refined coconut oil doesn't taste like coconut, while unrefined does. Coconut flour is totally different as it has a hint of coconut flavor. Paid a fortune for this POS flour so I will just let it rot in my pantry so I don’t feel bad. One of the most immediate differences between Virgin and Refined Coconut Oil is the taste and aroma. Last updated Jun 23, 2020 | Published on Mar 5, 2017. I scanned this and saw no mention of the fact that Coconut flour needs about 1/4 of the amount per liquid c0ntent of other flours! and with enough liquid/oil to balance its highly absorbent nature. One of the most common substitution questions I get asked is, “Can I substitute coconut flour for x flour?” The answer is always and forever a NO of epically firm, unwavering proportions. This post amazes me and puzzles me at the same time because I just got into baking and my best friend is celiac, she can’t have gluten so I thought I’d pick up some good old coconut flour. I definitely wouldn't use coconut flour for anything savory, as it is a little sweet. I had to actually hand roll it in order to hold it together. Did I do something wrong?Â, Hi I just made this and found it very crumbly and dry. Thank you so much! And I don’t know about other coconut flour but the one I bought is so grainy it’s a choking hazard. So I’m at a loss on what to do. Def sharing! At least it’s edible, which isn’t too bad for my first coconut flour recipe and fail in one fail swoop! Hi, Kalina! So frustrating, especially coming from a recipe on a package. I tried adding water again and again, but it remained crumbly. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Everyone who bakes or even has the thought in their head of using coconut flour should read this! Do you think that matters? —Comment on Grain-Free Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins, Was tasty but [mine] did not look like ur pic. Oops! They turned out like play-doh textured hockey pucks. I used a third extra butter and chopped dates and they came out very nice. Maybe it’s time to dump it to eliminate the temptation. A quick Google search for “‘I used coconut flour’ dry crumbly,” turned up not one but 19 instances of coconut flour destruction within the first few pages alone: This is exactly what happened to me. If you don’t have the correct ingredients, go find a recipe that calls for the ingredients you do have! This was awesome :). Yes donut and brownie fail and everything else I tried coconut flour I’m breaking up with you forever, I got a good laugh as I have had some of these things happen to me, but it really can be done. I will try a different brand and see if that helps. Not really. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I had to add a lot of applesauce, and coconut milk…. 😂love this. You … I used Coconut flour would that had been the cause? This is good to know…I generally am consistent in sticking to the flour listed however there are times I have been tempted because I happen to have some for something I made who knows when. I didn’t have any coconut butter, so I used coconut flour and coconut oil.Â, Oh my, they came out very crumbly, what could’ve happened? That means it does taste a little like coconut, so whether you can taste it in the finished product or not really depends on a few things: what percentage of your recipe the coconut flour entails; what other flavors there are in the recipe; whether YOU like coconut or … Then I made a stroganoff gravy with bone broth, onion, crimini and wild forged golden chantrelles and thickend with arrowroot, except it was the freaking coconut flour I grabbed and dumped in my HW cream which when I mixed it turned into something like coconut butter so more cream and arrowroot lol BF said it was really good this morning so at least my fails are winning. I was hoping coconut was the answer but after reading this I see it isn’t. It actually taste really good but I had to bake 2x a long and it stuck to the bottom of my loaf pan. Hi, Brenda! It just crumbled into a million pieces. I’ve received so many questions and comments like the one above, that I started adding notes to recipes in an effort to preemptively deter any unassuming coconut-flour owners from making the swap. I find people often sub any old flour for another gluten free flour and the results can be disastrous! The pancakes themselves were a little bland, but they had a nice, fluffy texture. I also made swedish meatballs for the 3rd time and its a keeper. Baking with coconut flour can definitely be a bit discouraging. They were horrid, thanks coconut flour. Flavour coconut flour well (no one likes dull pancakes), ensure you use enough eggs and allow the batter to stand for a while so the coconut flour can swell and absorb the liquids. Does coconut flour taste like coconuts? I addressed the fact that coconut flour requires far more liquid and/or oil/fat than other flours in the beginning of the post. If your recipe calls for one, can you use the other? I am not sure what I did wrong. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken and then shape dough into a ball (it will feel moist & springy). In a small mixing bowl, whisk the coconut flour, psyllium husk and (optional) salt, breaking up any lumps in the coconut flour. Stayed mushy. Coconut flour does have a mild, sweet taste that is fairly distinct. The texture is a little grainy. This is such an expensive way to bake and especially when it’s an epic failure. About 1/3 coconut to white flour, and an extra egg and extra milk to the batter. Coconut has a more generic, slightly sweet flavor; almond flour (surprise!) Stir together until it is almost combined, then add the coconut … Oh, I’m dying. Bahahahaha! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Hats off to you for writing about it. I’m baking it anyway and it looks nice, but I know when I cut into it it’s going to fall apart. It’s very subtle and not overpowering. It needed a lot more oil, more eggs and some water to become something I could work with. Mix in a few tbsp’s with the sliced apples. Add the dry mixture and the buttermilk to the egg mixture. Made a mess of my kitchen – crumbs everywhere! Hats off to cooking bloggers; I’m in awe at your tenacity through all the nonsense comments you’re subjected to by people who should just use mixes and eat fast food. ; Add the water to the bowl, stirring until combined. I’d have to know more about the recipe and any substitutions you made (guessing coconut flour was one but for which flour?)