How to Make Your Own Almond Meal Almond Flour
Learn how to make your own almond meal or almond flour at home with this quick and simple recipe, perfect for gluten-free and low-carb baking enthusiasts! Using just one ingredient—raw almonds—you can craft a fresh, preservative-free alternative to store-bought options in under 5 minutes. Whether you prefer the coarser texture of almond meal or the fine, powder-like consistency of almond flour, this recipe walks you through the process step-by-step, including tips for achieving the perfect grind without turning your almonds into almond butter. Ideal for anyone who enjoys creating pantry staples from scratch, this homemade almond meal/flour is not only cost-effective but also customizable to suit your specific cooking needs. Store it in an airtight container and elevate your baking game today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw almonds (blanched or unblanched)
Instructions
Measure out 1 cup of raw almonds. If you are aiming for a finer almond flour, consider using blanched almonds (almonds with the skins removed).
Place the almonds into a high-speed blender or a food processor. For best results, use a device capable of processing nuts finely and evenly.
Pulse the almonds in short bursts, around 10-15 seconds at a time, to prevent the almonds from releasing their natural oils and turning into almond butter.
After each pulse, pause and scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor to ensure all the almonds are ground evenly.
Continue pulsing until the almonds reach your desired texture. For almond meal, the mixture will be coarser with visible almond pieces. For almond flour, aim for a finer powder-like consistency.
Once processed, sift the almond meal or flour through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any larger pieces. Any remaining chunks can be returned to the blender or food processor for another round of pulsing.
Store the finished almond meal or flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month. For longer storage, keep it in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
