Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Baking With Coconut Flour

GFreeMO

Recommended Posts

GFreeMO Proficient
GFreeMO
Posted

Has anyone baked with only coconut flour. I found a ton of recipes for things like brownies, pancakes and bread using coconut flour as the only flour. The recipes don't have the gums in directions either. I am allergic to corn so I can't have the gums.

It all just seems so easy. Here is one recipe. Could it possibly be this easy?!!

Fudgy Coconut Flour Brownies

1 cup butter or ghee, melted and slightly cooled

1 cup cocoa powder

9 eggs

1 cup honey

3/4 tsp vanilla

3/4 tsp sea salt

3/4 cup coconut flour

Butter a 9

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


lucia Enthusiast
lucia
Posted

I made banana muffins out of coconut flour a few days ago using a recipe that Skylark posted in the "What's for breakfast?" thread:

Open Original Shared Link

This was the easiest gluten-free recipe for baked goods I've ever made! It really was that easy. The coconut flour soaks up the moisture from the eggs and everything adheres easily. The texture was really nice. I'd serve them to people who usually eat baked goods made out of wheat flour and I'm sure I'd have no complaints. (I don't say that about every recipe!)

love2travel Mentor
love2travel
Posted

I bake with it a lot and really like it. Nine eggs sounds like a lot for 3/4 cup of flour. I know that coconut flour really sucks up moisture but that just seems like too much liquid (along with all that honey and ghee). However, there is also 1 cup of cocoa.

Brownies are easy with just coconut flour and you do not need any gums as brownies do not need structure or to rise, either. Brownies are an excellent place to start with coconut flour baking (and those who read this who are new to gluten free baking in general).

Skylark Collaborator
Skylark
Posted

Yes, it's really that easy. :) The coconut flour does want to lump up and it works best to sift it into wet ingredients a little at a time. I usually add a little baking powder to the recipes, though I would skip it on brownies. I was pleasantly surprised the first time I tried coconut flour muffins and they were good. No more hockey pucks for me! The coconut flour stuff can be a little dense, especially the "bread" but I like it.

I agree with love2travel that the recipe you've found looks like a lot of oil/eggs. Try this one from Tiana. It's similar to yours but notice how much less oil. Open Original Shared Link The recipes there work really well for me.

Brownies

Ingredients

1/3 cup TIANA Organic Virgin Coconut Oil or butter, melted

1/2 cup cocoa powder

6 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup sifted TIANA Organic Coconut Flour

1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Method

In a saucepan at low heat, blend together butter and cocoa powder. Remove from heat and let cool. In a bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in cocoa mixture. Whisk coconut flour into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in nuts. Pour batter into a greased 11x7x2 or 8x8x2 inch pan. Bake at 175C (350F) for 30-35 minutes.

GFreeMO Proficient
GFreeMO
Posted
  • Author

Thanks. I can't wait to make the banana muffins and the brownies. I just ordered coconut flour, coconut oil and some cocoa butter. I found a recipe to make my own chocolate! Dairy free! Who knew!

Kelleybean Enthusiast
Kelleybean
Posted

I really like this site ... www.spunkycoconut.com. She cooks a lot with coconut flour and coconut oil.

cassP Contributor
cassP
Posted

it could be easy, and i will definitely try the recipes above... but i DID try coconut flour once for choco chip cookies- and it was awful... :/

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams replied to JoJo0611's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
      3

      Yeast extract

      It’s understandable to look for bigger explanations when you’re dealing with complex symptoms, but the current scientific consensus does not support the idea that celiac disease evolved as a defense against Candida. Celiac disease is a well-characterized autoimmune condition triggered specifically by gluten in genetically susceptible individuals (HLA-DQ2...
    2. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams replied to dsfraley's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
      14

      9 y/o Son Diagnosed with Celiac Disease; Persistent Symptoms: Does this Sound Familiar?

      It sounds like you’ve put a lot of effort into tracking patterns, and that kind of awareness can be helpful. With celiac disease specifically, though, the only confirmed immune trigger is gluten. Reactions to dairy are common after diagnosis because intestinal damage can temporarily reduce lactase, leading to lactose intolerance — but that’s different from ...
    3. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams replied to YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
      1

      Water filters are a potential problem for Celiac Disease

      I completely understand wanting to track down every possible source of exposure after a celiac diagnosis, especially when symptoms are distinct and repeatable. That said, there’s currently no credible evidence that bottled water — including filtered water products like Gatorade water — contains gluten from filter materials. Activated carbon filters are t...
    4. YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888
      - YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888 replied to Known1's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
      7

      Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water

      I found out the hard way that water filters can have starch binders that bind the charcoal used in the filter. Grain starch or gluten can be present in the filter. I’ve been exposed and had reactions. Steam distilled water is safe. Not all places have the distilled gallon containers commonly sold, but smart water is steam distilled and has been safe s...
    5. YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888
      - YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888 replied to JoJo0611's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
      3

      Yeast extract

      I was diagnosed celiac 5 years ago. One of my blood work panels showed saccaromyces cervesiae IgG sensitivity in that same year. Back when I searched this issue out, it occurred to me then, based on a research paper written about similarities between yeast and gluten, that human genetics might have evolved a gene to detect and create a immune defense against...
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,570
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Chanty
    Newest Member
    Chanty
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      9 y/o Son Diagnosed with Celiac Disease; Persistent Symptoms: Does this Sound Familiar?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      It sounds like you’ve put a lot of effort into tracking patterns, and that kind of awareness can be helpful. With celiac disease specifically, though, the only confirmed immune trigger is gluten. Reactions to dairy are common after diagnosis because intestinal damage can temporarily reduce lactase, leading to lactose intolerance — but that’s different from casein sensitivity. IgG food panels, including yeast, are generally considered markers of exposure rather than proof of clinical intolerance. Aged cheeses like Irish cheddar are typically gluten-free, though they do contain casein and natural cultures. If symptoms are strong and repeatable, it may be worth working with a gastroenterologist or allergist to sort out true allergies, intolerances, or other GI conditions rather than assuming multiple cross-reactive immune triggers.
    • Scott Adams
      Water filters are a potential problem for Celiac Disease

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      I completely understand wanting to track down every possible source of exposure after a celiac diagnosis, especially when symptoms are distinct and repeatable. That said, there’s currently no credible evidence that bottled water — including filtered water products like Gatorade water — contains gluten from filter materials. Activated carbon filters are typically bound with food-grade binders, and if any starch were used in manufacturing, it would not remain in the finished water at measurable or biologically active levels. Plain water itself does not contain protein, and gluten is a protein. Major beverage companies also have strict allergen control programs, and gluten would need to be declared if intentionally added. If symptoms are occurring consistently after certain products, it may be worth discussing with a physician to explore other potential triggers, but at this time distilled water is not considered medically necessary for people with celiac disease.
    • YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888
      Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water

      By YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888 · Posted

      I found out the hard way that water filters can have starch binders that bind the charcoal used in the filter.  Grain starch or gluten can be present in the filter. I’ve been exposed and had reactions.  Steam distilled water is safe.  Not all places have the distilled gallon containers commonly sold, but smart water is steam distilled and has been safe so far.
    • YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888
      Yeast extract

      By YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888 · Posted

      I was diagnosed celiac 5 years ago. One of my blood work panels showed saccaromyces cervesiae IgG sensitivity in that same year. Back when I searched this issue out, it occurred to me then, based on a research paper written about similarities between yeast and gluten, that human genetics might have  evolved a gene to detect and create a immune defense against Candida albicans or other similar invasive fungal species. Yeast used in foods or commonly food with certain foods such as saccaromyces might be similar enough to Candida to be affected, even though they do not present as the same threat. It looked to me like gluten was similar also in chemical structure. If celiac exists because of an evolutionary mutation to defend against candida, I might have been the first to express this possibility in this thread. If this sounds too far fetched, I will quote AI on this, which I didn’t have access to 5 years ago when this all occurred to me.  quote” Candida albicans can trigger the production of tissue transglutaminase (tTG) antibodies, often causing false-positive results for celiac disease. The Candidafungus binds to and mimics the tTG enzyme in the gut, inducing an immune response similar to that seen with gluten. This cross-reactivity links Candida overgrowth to potential intestinal damage, inflammation, and autoimmune Key Connections Between tTG Antibodies and Candida Immune Mimicry:  Candida albicans  possesses a cell-wall protein called Hwp1, which has similar amino acid sequences to human tTG and gluten, causing the immune system to react to both the fungus and the enzyme. False Positives for Celiac Disease: High levels of anti-tTG antibodies, typically used to diagnose celiac disease, can be produced due to Candida infection, creating potential for misdiagnosis. Gut Health Impact: Candida can bind to tTG in the gut, which may increase permeability ("leaky gut"), contribute to chronic inflammation, and trigger immune dysregulation. Shared Pathophysiology: Both Candida and celiac disease share mechanisms where the immune system attacks the gut lining, often involving similar antibody responses.“
    • YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888
      9 y/o Son Diagnosed with Celiac Disease; Persistent Symptoms: Does this Sound Familiar?

      By YoshiLuckyJackpotWinner888 · Posted

      I was diagnosed celiac 5 years ago. I know for certain that casein, grains, beans, seeds, and some other famous lectin issue foods are problems for me. When I was newborn, I had a huge issue with intolerance to milk. Five years ago before my celiac diagnosis, I had Irish cheddar cheese sold by Kerrie and it felt like an explosion in my intestines. I’m not sure if the casein was worse or the naturally occurring cheese mold in aged cheddar did it. I am IgG sensitive to yeast. Casein, yeast, or mold in the cheese might have been part or equally bad.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.