Flours & Grains

Best Substitutes for Coconut Flour

Coconut flour absorbs far more liquid than other flours, so it’s rarely a direct swap.

Best overall swap

Almond flour

1 cup almond flour per 1/4 cup coconut flour, reduce added liquid slightly

Less absorbent, so you’ll need more of it and less added liquid overall.

All Substitutes for Coconut Flour

Almond flour

1 cup almond flour per 1/4 cup coconut flour, reduce added liquid slightly

Less absorbent, so you’ll need more of it and less added liquid overall.

gluten-free

All-purpose flour

1 cup AP flour per 1/4 cup coconut flour, reduce liquid by about 1/4 cup

Not gluten-free, but a familiar 1-for-4 ratio that’s easy to remember.

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