8 Healthy Alternatives To Wheat Flour

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28 October 2025

1. Quinoa Flour: Nutrient-dense with all nine essential amino acids, slightly bitter, best combined with other flours 

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2. Millet Flour: Light and nutty in flavor, good for flatbreads and gluten-free baking

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3. Amaranth Flour: High in protein, iron, and calcium, best used mixed with other flours

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4. Almond Flour: Made from ground almonds, it's rich in protein, healthy fats, and low in carbs. Great for baking

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5. Coconut Flour: High in fibre and low in carbs, but absorbs a lot of moisture, so use less in recipes

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6. Oat Flour: Ground oats make this mildly sweet, fibre-rich flour ideal for pancakes and muffins

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7. Chickpea Flour (Besan): Packed with protein and iron, commonly used in Indian cooking

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8. Buckwheat Flour: Despite the name, it's gluten-free and rich in antioxidants and minerals

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