1. Replace wheat - whole wheat flour as an alternative
The first option to replace wheat is whole wheat flour . You can use this to make pizza and bread in the same way as with regular wheat flour.
- Be careful when purchasing whole wheat flour. Some products may be colored wheat flour.
- Whole grain means that the grain has been processed with the shell.
- Fiber and nutrients are still present in this flour.
- Always read the package carefully to avoid buying the wrong whole grain products that do not contain whole grains.
2nd alternative: buckwheat flour
You can use buckwheat flour as an alternative to wheat flour.
- Buckwheat flour has a bitter note that you may need to get used to.
- Buckwheat contains many proteins and minerals that are very healthy for your body.
- Buckwheat is gluten-free. You can also bake bread from buckwheat flour.
3rd alternative: almond flour
Almond flour is another substitute for wheat. It is left over from almond oil production and also from almond milk production.
- Almond flour is gluten-free, contains few carbohydrates and a lot of protein.
- You can also easily make almond flour yourself by chopping whole almonds with a blender or food processor.
- Beforehand, the almonds should be blanched and the fine skin peeled off.
4th alternative: Teff flour
The Teff flour is a staple food in Ethiopia. This is made from ground dwarf millet.
- Teff flour is gluten free. It contains many healthy minerals and nutrients.
- Iron, zinc, potassium and calcium are found in abundance in teff flour.
- Experiment a bit so you know how the flour behaves when baking.
- You can also mix teff flour with other types of flour if you are not sure whether it is suitable for baking bread , for example.
5th alternative: chickpea flour
Peas are rich in proteins. Thats why chickpea flour is also used in Ayurvedic cuisine.
- Chickpea flour contains a lot of iron, zinc and magnesium and is gluten-free.
- Use the flour to refine sweet dishes, for example.
- The protein is particularly interesting for vegans and vegetarians.
You can find out which substitutes there are for conventional noodles in our next article.
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