Almond To Oats: 10 Baking Alternatives Of Refined Flour

By Bornika Das

If you love baking, but want to avoid refined flour as you are health conscious, then you can substitute refined flour with some healthy alternatives. From almond flour to oats flour, check out the list of 10 alternatives to refined flour: 

 Almond Flour 

It is gluten-free and high in healthy fats. Besides, it is much lower in carbs than refined flour. It is also packed with vitamins and minerals. 

Chickpea Flour 

It is nutty in taste and is high in plant-based protein and minerals like iron and folate. It is also gluten-free. 

Whole Wheat Flour 

Rich in fibre and protein it is a healthy alternative to refined flour. You can easily use this flour to make cakes and cookies. 

Rice Flour

It is gluten-free and can be used in place of refined flour. Many flavours can be added to it in order to bake. It has a nutty flavour. 

Buckwheat Flour 

This flour is made of grain-like seeds. It is rich in fibre and minerals like potassium and iron. Besides, it is gluten-free. 

Amaranth Flour 

Besides being gluten-free, it is also rich in fibre. It is a healthy alternative to refined flour used in baking. 

Rye Flour 

Being rich in fibre and protein, it makes a healthy alternative to refined flour. You can add several flavours while baking cake or cookies. 

Oats Flour

It is gluten-free and its nutty flavour is perfect for pancakes, waffles and granola bars. 

Potato Flour 

It is made of dried and ground potatoes, and is perfect for baking purposes. This is important when you need to have batter of thick consistency.