Almond Flour Tortillas and Flatbread (Paleo, Keto, vegan option, GAPS)

Here I present to you a simple low-carb, grain-free, almond flour tortilla recipe that is easy and quick to make! It is also super low carb and provides you with some health-supportive nutrients too!

If that wasn’t intriguing enough, these grain-free tortillas are very versatile.

You can turn them into:

• flatbread,

• Naan,

• and even cut them up into Keto breadsticks too!

I’d call that a dinner-time win!

Confession Time

I have to confess that my kids eat a lot of tortillas!

When it comes to school lunches, wrapping vegetables and quality protein in tortillas is a real staple in our house. Wouldn’t you agree that wrapping up our kids’ food is the easiest way to give them the healthy food they need in a packaging they want and like?

But let’s be real. Store-bought, grain-free tortillas are NOT cheap! I don’t care to think of how much money I have spent buying grain-free tortillas!

It’s one thing if you are just cooking for one or two, but when you’ve got 5 hungry people to feed you start to realize that making your own almond flour tortillas or flatbread will keep your wallet a bit fuller!

To keep confessing, I’ve even bought gluten-free flour and corn tortillas for them in a pinch! What can I say, I’m a busy, working mom and sometimes, life happens! And, on occasion, that’s okay. But in the grand scheme of things, I want to make sure that I am providing my family with the meals I believe in and so this recipe was a must!

What’s in these almond flour tortillas that makes these good for you?

Almond Flour

• An easy, grain-free flour to sub 1-1

• Low carb

• High in Vitamin E, Riboflavin, and Potassium

• Great for stabilizing blood sugar and improving energy levels

Coconut Flour

• Low in carbohydrates (won’t spike insulin or blood sugar)

• Good for metabolism (contains MCT which can be converted by the body quickly into energy)

• High in both soluble and insoluble fiber to support healthy digestion and heart health

Cassava Flour (optional ingredient)

Cassava flour includes resistant starch which feeds our gut bugs so that they can produce short chain fatty acids to keep our gut lining intact, help produce energy, keep our immune defenses up and signal to us when we are full!

Psyllium Husk Powder

Psyllium Husk powder is high in soluble fiber which is great for regularity and digestion.

It actually passes through your digestive system without being absorbed! This way it can help maintain healthy blood sugar levels and support weight loss.

Tips for making my grain-free almond flour tortillas:

• Add the psyllium husk to the dry ingredients at the start

• Pour all of the liquid together and start mixing immediately to assure the psyllium husk does not separate.

• Use your hands to knead the dough, don’t be afraid to get in there and work the ingredients into a nice pliable dough

• Get yourself an inexpensive tortilla press or roll out the dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper.

I love creating grain-free recipes to share!

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Author: Yvonne Tomlinson

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Almond Flour Tortillas or Flatbread

A versatile grain-free and low-carb recipe that can be used as flatbread, Naan, or tortillas.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup cassava flour can sub 1 Tbsp coconut flour instead for even lower carb
• 3 tbsp ground psyllium husk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 cup of warm water
• 1/2 tsp baking soda only for flatbread
• 2 eggs only for flatbread

Optional Spices (use 2 or 3)

• 1 tsp Italian spice mix
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Tortilla Instructions

1. Combine all of the dry ingredients (including the spices) together in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
2. Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry's and begin mixing with a fork until somewhat combined.
3. Knead the mixture with your hands for 1-2 minutes, or until a nice dough has formed.
4. Separate the dough into 8-10 equal-sized balls, around 2 inches in diameter.
5. Warm a large skillet on medium low heat with 1 additional tablespoon of olive oil.
6. Press each ball of dough flat between 2 pieces of parchment paper. You can also use a rolling pin for this, and if you have a tortilla press the process is even easier. You'll want your tortillas to be about 5-6 inches in diameter.
7. Cook the tortillas in the preheated skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
8. Enjoy right away or let cool on a baking rack and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Flatbread Instructions

1. Preheat your over to 375 degrees.
2. Combine all of the dry ingredients together (including the spices) in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry's and begin mixing with a fork until somewhat combined.
4. Whisk the 2 eggs separately in a small bowl and then mix them into the flatbread dough. You may want to knead the dough for 1-2 minutes to assure everything is combined together.
5. Let the dough sit for 5-10 minutes.
6. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and carefully press the flatbread dough in with your hands to cover the whole area. Your dough will be quite thin.
7. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

149

Fat

9

Sat. Fat

2

Carbs

13

Fiber

6

Net carbs

8

Sugar

1

Protein

4

Sodium

236

Cholesterol

0

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