15 Best Almond Flour Recipes (Easy & Gluten-Free)

This list has my best almond flour recipes in one place: bread, muffins and scones, a savory quiche crust and crackers, then cookies and brownies. All of them are gluten-free (if a recipe uses oats, choose certified gluten-free oats).

Millions of people come to this site and YouTube to learn how to make my almond flour bread, and my almond flour scones and almond flour cookies aren’t far behind.

Almond flour shows up in more of my baking recipes than any other flour, and these are the ones worth making again and again.

Why I Love Baking With Almond Flour

Almond flour is simply blanched almonds ground into a fine powder. (Blanched means they’ve been quickly heated with water and the outer skins removed.) Compared to white flour made with wheat, it’s higher in protein, fiber and healthy fats and much lower in carbs, so baked goods made with it keep you full longer and don’t send your blood sugar on a roller coaster.

It also makes baking easier in some ways. There’s no gluten to overwork, so you can’t end up with tough muffins or cookies. Stir it together and you’re done.

Almond Flour vs. Almond Meal

This one trips people up, so let’s clarify almond flour vs. almond meal.

Almond flour is made from blanched almonds (skins removed) and is finely ground. Almond meal is made from whole almonds with the skins on and is coarser. For the recipes below, use superfine blanched almond flour unless the recipe says otherwise.

Almond meal makes baked goods denser and grainier. Almond meal is often the result of making almond flour at home or what’s leftover from making almond milk at home. I haven’t tested all of these recipes with almond meal as I use blanched almond flour. If you choose to substitute it just know the result might be dense and grainy.

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My 15 Best Almond Flour Recipes

The Perfect Almond Flour Bread Recipe

My most popular bread recipe, and for good reason. Almond flour and a few simple ingredients turn into a wonderful gluten-free loaf. Make it exactly as written for the best results.

Incredible Almond Flour Scones Recipe (GF)

Almond flour scones are healthy, incredibly delicious, and super easy to make! With just 7 ingredients, you can whip up a batch quickly and easily.

Almond Flour Crackers with Herbs (Gluten-Free Recipe)

These gluten-free almond flour crackers with rosemary and thyme are crisp, savory, and incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients. They’re perfect for snack boards, cheese plates, or a simple midday snack. I love making these for girls’ night or gatherings, and they’re always a hit with anyone who eats gluten-free.

Almond Flour Banana Bread Recipe (GF)

This almond flour banana bread recipe is healthy, delicious, and easy to make. It’s lower in carbs than traditional banana bread but doesn’t sacrifice any flavor. Enjoy!

5-Ingredient Almond Flour Christmas Cookies

Enjoy these delicious gluten-free Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies! With just 5 ingredients and 10-12 minutes of bake time, these buttery, crumbly cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and have a touch of sweetness. Customize with orange zest, lemon zest, or sprinkles to match your festivities or occasion.

Almond Flour Brownies (Fudgy & Gluten-Free)

Easy almond flour brownies that are fudgy, chewy, and naturally gluten-free. A healthier twist on classic brownies, made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients. Use an 8×8-inch baking dish for best results.

Almond Flour Blueberry Muffin Recipe

We love this easy almond flour blueberry muffins recipe. This particular recipe makes 36 mini muffins. A mini muffin tin works best here to get them to cook through; I’ve tried it with standard-size tins and they just don’t turn out the same.

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe

This recipe for apple crisp is one of my all-time favorites! It’s easy to put together and everyone loves it. Note: Use an 8×8 baking dish or equivalent.

Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread Mini Muffins Recipe

Bite-size chocolate banana bread muffins made with almond flour, ripe bananas and a little honey or maple syrup. Perfect for lunchboxes.

Almond Flour Quiche Crust (Gluten-Free)

A buttery, press-in crust made with almond flour and olive oil. No rolling pin, no chilling, and it holds up beautifully under any quiche filling.

Perfect Almond Flour Cookies

Make this delicious Almond Flour Cookies recipe. With just 5 ingredients, they’re gluten-free, easy, and perfect for a healthy treat. This recipe makes 12 (2-inch) round cookies.

The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

My go-to chocolate chip cookie made with almond flour instead of white flour. Chewy in the middle, golden on the edges, and lower in sugar than most.

Almond Flour Pumpkin Cookies (Gluten-Free)

These soft pumpkin almond cookies are lightly spiced, naturally gluten-free, and perfectly thick with tender centers and lightly crisp edges. Arrowroot starch gives them the structure almond flour alone can’t, so they hold their shape and bake up like real cookies (not puddles). They’re cozy, not overly sweet, and perfect with coffee or tea in the fall.

Easy Healthy Shortbread Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Simple, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread made with almond flour. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free, and nobody will guess.

Healthy Power Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Hearty, chewy cookies made with oats, almond flour and hemp seeds. They’re vegan and gluten-free, and they keep you full far longer than a regular cookie.