Cassava flour is a popular gluten-free flour alternative that can be used in a variety of recipes.
For example, you can replace cassaba flour with baked goods flour, thicken soups and sauces, and make it the main ingredient in delicious homemade flatbread, tortillas, and pasta.
However, cassava flour is not always available in local stores and can be difficult to find. Also, if you’re on a low-carb or ketogenic diet, you may want to avoid it.
Fortunately, there are many other ingredients that can be used as an alternative when making your favorite dish.
There are nine simple and healthy alternatives to cassava flour.
1. Tapioca starch
Like cassava starch, tapioca starch is made from cassava plants.
However, while cassava flour is made using the entire roots of the plant, tapioca is made using only tapioca starch.
Since they are from the same plant, it is not surprising that tapioca starch can be a good alternative to cassava. From main dishes to baked goods, you can easily use tapioca starch instead of cassava flour.
Tapioca starch and cassava flour are very similar in nutrition, but tapioca starch is slightly less carbohydrate and fiber and more potassium (
However, tapioca starch may not be as thick as cassava flour, so it is recommended to combine it with other gums and thickeners for certain recipes.
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Tapioca starch is derived from the same plant as cassava flour and can be used in baked goods, entrees and desserts.
2. Potato starch
Potato starch is a component that crushes potatoes, extracts starch, and dries it into a fine powder.
One of the best things about potato starch is that it is naturally gluten-free. Therefore, it can be used in place of cassava flour to thicken gluten-free foods.
Like cassava starch, potato starch is high in carbohydrates. However, it is deficient in other nutrients such as fiber, fat and protein (
In addition, potato starch is much heavier than cassava flour and other types of flour, which can make some dishes too dense.
Therefore, you may find it best to use a small amount of potato starch as a thickener to maintain the texture of the baked goods.
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Potato starch is a gluten-free flour alternative that helps to thicken dishes and add structure to baked goods.
3. Chickpea flour
Chickpea flour, which is crushed and dried, is a high-protein, gluten-free wheat flour alternative that can be used in many recipes as a direct alternative to cassava flour.
Especially effective as a binder and thickener for fritters, veggie burgers, soups, stews and sauces.
It is also an excellent source of protein, fiber, and micronutrients such as thiamine, folic acid, manganese, and copper (
However, chickpea flour can have a strong nutty flavor and can be overwhelming with certain recipes. Also, it has a higher density than cassava powder, so adjust the amount as needed. Slowly thicken and check the texture!
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Chickpea flour has a strong flavor and can be used as a thickener in fragrant recipes instead of cassava flour.
4. Almond flour
Almonds are made from blanched and finely ground almonds and are the most popular keto-friendly flour.
It has significantly less carbohydrates than cassava flour and provides a healthy source of protein, fiber and heart for fat (
It is also versatile because of its high fat content, which can add a moist and soft texture to foods, especially pancakes, cookies, biscuits, breads and scones.
You can replace cassava flour with almond flour using a 1: 1 ratio in most recipes, but keep in mind that this can change the flavor and consistency of the final product. As always, you may need to adjust the amount of other ingredients in your recipe.
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Almond flour is a versatile ingredient with a high fat content that can improve the texture of pancakes, cookies, biscuits and bread.
5. Coconut flower
Coconut flour made by grinding dried coconut into flour has a fine consistency similar to cassava flour.
It can be used in various old food and keto recipes such as cakes, cookies and baked goods such as muffins.
It is also one of the most nutritious flours, and each serving contains abundant amounts of fiber, protein, potassium and iron (
However, because it is denser and more nutty than cassava flour, you usually only need to use a quarter of the other flours in the same recipe.
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Coconut flour has a nutty flavor and a fine stickiness. It is often used for old foods and keto foods such as cakes, cookies, and baked goods such as muffins.
6. Arrowroot starch
Arrowroot Starch is derived from arrowroot, a type of root vegetable native to Indonesia.
It has a neutral taste and aroma, so it is useful for many recipes.
Arrowroot Starch is very nutritious and packs enough fiber, protein and folic acid into each serving (
Finally, it also acts as a thickener and can be used in a 1: 1 ratio instead of cassava flour when making delicious baked goods such as biscuits, cookies and bread.
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Arrowroot Starch is a thickener and gluten-free flour alternative with a neutral taste and aroma.
7. Medium-strength flour
All-purpose flour, usually made from a blend of soft and hard wheat, is one of the most versatile alternatives to cassava flour.
It can thicken your soups, sauces, and gravies. It can also be used for all kinds of baked goods such as cakes, cookies, breads, pancakes and waffles.
Cassava flour is lighter than general purpose flour, but tends to absorb more liquid.
Therefore, you can use the same amount of medium-strength flour instead of cassava flour, but you can also adjust the proportions of other ingredients in the recipe to achieve the desired texture and consistency.
In addition, note that all-purpose flour is highly processed and refined, resulting in a lower fiber content per serving than cassava flour (because it is highly processed and refined).
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All-purpose flour is a versatile ingredient suitable for baked goods, soups, sauces and gravy sauces.
8. Rice flour
Rice flour is a gluten-free wheat flour made by finely crushing uncooked rice. Ideal for baking, but with other benefits as well.
A wide selection of proteins, dietary fiber, and other essential nutrients, including B vitamins and magnesium (
It has a subtle flavor and texture and is an alternative to baked goods and cassava flour as a thickener. You probably won’t find it overwhelmed by your cooking.
It can be used in a 1: 1 ratio instead of cassava flour, but rice flour tends to have a sticky texture, so you may need to add oil or water to your recipe.
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Rice flour has a faint flavor and can be replaced with cassava flour for baked goods or used as a thickener.
9. Cornstarch
Cornstarch may be one of the most affordable and common alternatives to cassava flour.
It is typically used as a thickener to improve texture and consistency in everything from pie fillings to omelets.
Keep in mind that cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and calories, but low in other nutrients such as protein and fiber. Consider using it in small doses as it generally lacks nutritional benefits (
In addition, cornstarch has stronger thickening properties than cassava flour, so you usually only need to use about half the amount.
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Cornstarch can be used as a thickener to improve the texture and consistency of many dishes.
Cassava flour has been introduced in various recipes as a common gluten-free flour alternative.
However, if you don’t have anything at hand, many other materials will work for you.
You may need to adjust your recipe to account for differences in taste and texture, but incorporate the various alternatives available. You can find flour that is gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein, or suitable for old diets.
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