Coconut Flour Flat Bread - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

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A low carb coconut flour flat bread that works with either a sweet or savoury filling. It is very flexible so can be rolled up and used in recipes such as enchiladas. Or a quick low carb pizza base too. I enjoy it as a bread with dips or filled with cheese and coleslaw.

This is an old recipe of my mine that I thought that I would revisit and update. It's rather scary how old it is and how long I have overlooked it too. So many recipes, not enough time!

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It is difficult for me to put this coconut flour flatbread into a category as they can be slightly sweet due to the coconut flour, but are versatile enough to be used as a savory flat bread.

They do have a delicate coconut taste, so if you want to use them as a sandwich wrap use a filling that would compliment the coconut flavour, perhaps some shredded chicken, lemon mayonnaise and lettuce? You decide, you're the one eating it, not me. I recently had mine with some Roasted Red Pepper dip - very tasty!

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Recipe Tips

The mixture of this coconut flour flatbread is fairly thick so you will need to spread it over the frying pan with a spatula as you pour it in. Be quick, be nimble and try your best to get a circle! Or be creative and quickly make a shape. If it ends up a strange shape, just confidently snap "that's what I was planning to do". I do it all the time in an assertive manner and am never questioned! Smother it with melted cheese and no-one will question you...

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If you are making mayonnaise or ice cream and wondering what to do with the remaining egg whites rather than a boring egg white omelette, then whip a batch of these coconut flour flatbreads. Alternatively, if you are wondering what to do with the left over egg yolks after making this recipe you have a few options. Lemon curd is always a delicious option. Or a coconut dessert!

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Coconut Flour Flatbread

Angela Coleby

An easy low carb coconut flour flatbread to that can be used as a wrap or serve with a dip.

3.80 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Bread

Cuisine gluten free, Low Carb

Servings 3 Flatbreads

Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons coconut flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 large egg whites
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon onion powder optional
½ teaspoon garlic powder optional

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
Heat a frying pan on a medium heat. Add about one tablespoon of butter and melt.
Pour a third of the mixture into the pan and smooth out quickly with a spatula.
Cook until the edges are brown, then flip over and cook the other side.
Repeat for the rest of the batter.
Fill with your filling of choice..sweet or savoury.
Eat and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 3 flatbreads

Nutrition

Serving: 1flatbreadCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 3gFiber: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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Comments

Linda
March 25, 2022 at 9:02 am
Should I ground my psyllium husk into a fine powder or can I use it as is?
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- Angela Coleby
  March 25, 2022 at 4:31 pm
  I would grind it into a fine powder.
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Anu
July 26, 2020 at 2:19 pm
This is great! I used double cream instead of coconut milk as I didn't have any and skipped the optional seasonings as I wanted a neutral flavour, and it was just right. I must admit I do find egg whites more eggy than whole eggs, so next time I'll make this with 2 whole eggs instead of 3 egg whites. Thank you so much for this recipe, it's easy and convenient and very tasty.
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- Angela Coleby
  July 27, 2020 at 10:18 am
  Glad you enjoyed it and I like the use of double cream
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Martha
February 21, 2020 at 8:24 pm
Found the batter super thin?
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- Angela Coleby
  February 23, 2020 at 7:56 pm
  You might have added too much water as the absorbency between brands of coconut flour can vary. Next time, add the water a quarter cup at a time.
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  - Cath
    June 05, 2020 at 6:40 am
    You say try a quarter
    cup at a time,but it only asks for 1 tablespoon?
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    - Angela Coleby
      June 05, 2020 at 8:33 am
      I think you might be mixing up my other coconut flour flatbread with psyllium husk powder which uses a cup of water.
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Susan
April 06, 2019 at 1:38 pm
Perfect from the first time. My go to recipe for coconut naan, pancakes, tortilla, crepes. Thank you! Yummy!! ?
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Angela
October 22, 2018 at 3:50 pm
Can I substitute the coconut flour with almond flour ?
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- Angela Coleby
  October 23, 2018 at 1:56 pm
  I've not yet tried that. The quantity would have to increase though.
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Susan Tielis
March 02, 2018 at 9:58 pm
This sounds delicious! Do I need to use full fat cocoanut milk?
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My Gluten Free Maple Pecan Plait Danish Recipe (dairy free)
- Angela Coleby
  March 04, 2018 at 1:13 pm
  Yes I did.
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Brooke Bailey
February 10, 2018 at 3:36 pm
Don you use lite coconut milk or the whole fat kind?
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- Angela Coleby
  February 11, 2018 at 8:46 am
  The whole fat type.
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sally
November 15, 2017 at 5:53 pm
Hi
I am looking forward to trying this recipe but if I am using egg whites from a container how much would I use in place of using the egg whites of 3 eggs?
Thanks
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- Angela Coleby
  November 15, 2017 at 7:12 pm
  I'm not too sure, I would guess about 3 to 4 tablespoons.
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Nancy
May 24, 2017 at 10:10 pm
Do these freeze well?
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- Angela Coleby
  May 24, 2017 at 10:31 pm
  I haven't tried but can't see why not.
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Jaslyn
October 31, 2014 at 1:59 am
Can you just use 1 whole egg instead of the white?
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- Divalicious
  November 03, 2014 at 8:31 am
  You could, but it might be a bit more "eggy" in taste. Enjoy it!
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Linda
September 20, 2014 at 3:10 pm
looks good. i want to make it but why just egg whites? can we add the whole egg?
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- Divalicious
  September 22, 2014 at 8:18 am
  I find that the egg white keeps it light and not too "eggy" but feel free to add the whole egg. Hope you enjoy it and thanks for popping by!
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Dawn
August 18, 2014 at 9:09 pm
What in the world is 1/16th of a teaspoon???? How does one measure that, exactly?
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- Divalicious
  August 19, 2014 at 5:15 pm
  Hi Dawn, it's a quarter of a quarter teaspoon...or just a "dash" in other words!
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  - Dawn Y
    November 03, 2014 at 11:33 am
    Oh, yes...duh! Now that I read your comment, I realize I knew that...thank you! I should do the math lol
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- Monica
  September 16, 2018 at 12:15 pm
  They actually make measuring sizes of this now.. I never saw it until a few months ago
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Linda
May 18, 2014 at 9:21 pm
I can't eat eggs....anyone try flax eggs or something else?
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- Divalicious
  May 19, 2014 at 7:20 pm
  I haven't...flax eggs might work..let me know how it goes!
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img
April 13, 2014 at 1:17 pm
Can this be made in a microwave?
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- Divalicious
  April 14, 2014 at 12:12 pm
  Hi, I'm not too sure to be honest. Give it a try and let me know how it works out!
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Elle (@thewaybyelle)
April 05, 2014 at 8:43 pm
I made this tonight on my griddle and then used it as a pizza crust. VERY GOOD! THANK YOU!
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- Divalicious
  April 07, 2014 at 10:31 am
  Thanks Elle! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Kelly
August 03, 2013 at 6:01 pm
This is so good! and it will save me money.
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- Divalicious
  August 03, 2013 at 7:05 pm
  Hope you enjoy it Kelly!
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Catherine B
June 11, 2013 at 11:20 pm
I made these the other day, almost exact recipe, but there wasn't any liquid in it and they don't fold at ALL. I did add a couiple tablesp. of water to it, but no go. Maybe milk would help.. I'll try again. I also found that the flavor is a little odd, so I shouldve added spices..
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- Divalicious
  June 15, 2013 at 10:47 am
  I would add more coconut milk perhaps..spice it up with some herbs? Hope the next one works out okay for you.
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  - Harry
    October 21, 2018 at 9:19 am
    Same thing happened to my first attempt, didn't run like batter, was more like a wet dough. Added more water but by then was too late. I always find that coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture, perhaps that was the reason?
    Reply

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