More people are at home instead of out and about. Restaurants are offering limited service. Because of both those things that means more people are cooking at home. Including making desserts. But more people baking at home may lead to limited supplies at the grocery store for things like flour. So there's an increased need for flourless baking recipes. Of course, flourless baking is nothing new if you're someone who usually eats gluten-free. You'll still find some delicious suggestions here.
For those who are just learning how to bake at home, you'll be happy to know that flourless baking is just as good. And it's not difficult. Sometimes it's even better than the floured variety for some baked goodies.
I did a quick video about the idea of making sweet treats without flour
So if the supplies aren't readily available, it's time to look at different options. Luckily there are a number of them. Here are my top seven suggestions for what you can make that don't require flour.
Flourless Treats
Black Bean Brownies - these are absolutely amazing! Every time I make them for an event someone asks what the recipe is because these are so fudgy and just. that. good. When I tell them the secret ingredient is black beans people are surprised. But that doesn't stop them from having second helpings 🙂
Coconut Macaroons- This is another super easy 3 ingredient recipe that turns out delicious every time. Although these tend to be easily available around Easter/Passover time, the rest of the year notsomuch. It turns out they're so easy to make you don't need to wait for the right time of year to stock up. Just be sure to buy unsulfured coconut shreds for the healthiest option.
Dessert Roll-ups - This is a delicious and easy way to use paleo-style pancakes as a dessert. 1 large banana, mashed + 2 large eggs, beaten + 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend all ingredients together and then make thin pancakes with the batter. These can be filled with jam or chopped fresh fruit and then rolled up to eat. Or you can make a nut butter with jam or mashed fruit one. If desired top your crepes with a little whipped cream or a drizzle of honey. They're so delicious you may find yourself making another batch of batter.
Flourless Chocolate Cake - Warning, this is not a low-calorie recipe! But it is worth every single decadent bite. If you don't happen to have any it's possible to make your own almond flour using a vitamix or other blender. Just be careful because if you blend it too long you'll actually make almond butter (see nut butter cookies above).
Lemon Polenta Cake - Using polenta in place of the flour makes for a really delicious, moist cake. Just be sure to purchase non-GMO and glyphosate-free polenta.
No-Flour Cookie Dough- Because sometimes you really just want to eat cookie dough. But these days, especially with the eggs, that's not really a good idea. So this flourless recipe is a great way to get that cookie dough texture and taste without risking salmonella.
Nut Butter Cookies - This is a really easy 3 ingredient recipe. 1 cup nut butter (I prefer almond) + 1/3 cup sugar + 1 large egg. Mix all ingredients together. Chill for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking tray with parchment paper. Place heaping Tablespoons of dough on the paper. Flatten with a fork (can criss cross for a pretty design). Bake 8-10 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
