If you are just starting a low carb diet/lifestyle you may feel confused with which low carb flours to use. You may never have used any of them before and how to use them properly can be daunting. Low carb flours do not behave like wheat flour, and how to use them in your old regular high carb recipes is a common question. Of course you may also be interested, or want to know more about them. If that is the case then Libby at 'Ditch The Carbs' site has a very good guide, and you can read it here
Low carb flours are versatile, and make very good pie crusts!
Low-Carb Coconut Flour Pie Crust
You won’t have to skip dessert with a low-carb coconut flour pie crust recipe. This pie crust recipe is easy to make and does not require rolling. Simply press the crust into the pan and bake! Coconut flour pie crust is a great alternative crust to traditional carb-loaded pie crust. The crust is diverse in flavour and pairs wonderfully with many fillings. This crust is best used when making an open-faced pie or quiche as the dough itself is very soft and not glutenous. To find directions for using this crust for both oven-baked or no baked desserts, use this link here
Low carb flours are versatile, and make very good pie crusts!
Low-Carb Coconut Flour Pie Crust
You won’t have to skip dessert with a low-carb coconut flour pie crust recipe. This pie crust recipe is easy to make and does not require rolling. Simply press the crust into the pan and bake! Coconut flour pie crust is a great alternative crust to traditional carb-loaded pie crust. The crust is diverse in flavour and pairs wonderfully with many fillings. This crust is best used when making an open-faced pie or quiche as the dough itself is very soft and not glutenous. To find directions for using this crust for both oven-baked or no baked desserts, use this link here
Low-Carb Almond Flour Pie Crust
Low-carb almond flour pie crust is a tasty pie crust that is keto-friendly and easy to make. This crust can be made in a matter of minutes and requires minimal ingredients. To make an almond flour pie crust you only need 3-4 ingredients. You’ll use three ingredients to make the no-bake version, and four if you plan on baking the crust. To learn two different ways to make almond flour pie crust, use this link here
Low-Carb Pantry Essentials
Low-carb almond flour pie crust is a tasty pie crust that is keto-friendly and easy to make. This crust can be made in a matter of minutes and requires minimal ingredients. To make an almond flour pie crust you only need 3-4 ingredients. You’ll use three ingredients to make the no-bake version, and four if you plan on baking the crust. To learn two different ways to make almond flour pie crust, use this link here
Low-Carb Pantry Essentials
Almond flour/meal and Coconut flour are just two of "some low-carb pantry essentials that are needed to be successful on your road to low-carb living. There are 20 items you should have in your pantry … many of which you might already have! All of them are nutrition packed and perfect for starting your low-carb life. Have fun cooking and baking up a storm!" see more here
Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, but not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
...this is good to know!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for these resources
ReplyDeleteWow, such a brilliant variety...I especially like the sound of the almond one. Almonds are my favourite nuts!😊😊
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Hugs xxx
Thanks for sharing this good info.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have a variety of choices! Thank you, Jan:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your tips. I am just beginning on a Keto lifestyle myself.
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ReplyDeleteI think I would really like the almond flour pie crust, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so helpful Jan, good to know that you can still have pie if you want to! A very happy weekend to you and Eddie xx
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was such a thing as coconut flour.
ReplyDeleteUmm, I'll have to give these a try. Thank you, Jan. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you. And huge thanks to the pioneers who experimented/discovered these things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions!
ReplyDeleteIt is almost impossible to get almond flour here but I have seen coconut flour, that sounds very interesting and I will give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI love baking, but have never been very good with pies. Thanks for these suggestions, though. They are worth trying.
ReplyDeletegreat ....will check that out.
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