Replacing wheat: these are the 5 best alternatives to wheat flour and Co.
If you want to replace the wheat that has been discredited, you can choose between 5 alternative products. These should be a lot healthier and thus promote health. We have summarized some alternatives for you.
1. Replace wheat - whole wheat flour as an alternative
Whole wheat flour is the first alternative to replace wheat. This can be used to make pizza and bread in the same way as with ordinary wheat flour.
- Be careful when buying whole wheat flour. Some products can be colored wheat flour.
- Whole grain means that the grain was processed with the casing.
- Ballast and nutrients are still present in this flour.
- Always read the package carefully to avoid buying whole grain products that don't contain whole grains.
2. Buckwheat flour
Buckwheat flour can be used as an alternative to wheat flour.
- Buckwheat flour has a bitter note that you may have 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 buckwheat flour bread.
3. Almond flour
Almond flour is another substitute for wheat. It remains with the almond oil production and also with the almond milk production.
- Almond flour is gluten-free, contains little carbohydrates and a lot of protein.
- You can also make almond flour yourself by chopping whole almonds with a blender or food processor.
- Before that, the almonds should be blanched and the fine skin removed.
4. Teff flour
Teff flour is a staple in Ethiopia. This is made from ground millet.
- Teff flour is gluten free. It contains many healthy minerals and nutrients.
- Iron, zinc, potassium and calcium are found in abundance in the teff flour.
- Experiment with something so that 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.
5. Chickpea flour
Peas are high in protein. That is why chickpea flour is used in Ayurvedic cuisine.
- Chickpea flour contains a lot of iron, zinc and magnesium and is gluten-free.
- For example, use the flour to refine desserts.
- The protein is particularly interesting for vegans and vegetarians.
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