Made 100% from finely ground up dried coconut meat, coconut flour is naturally gluten, grain and nut free making it a great alternative flour in healthy and allergy friendly baking. This list includes a variety of sweet and savoury coconut flour recipes you’re sure to fall in love with!
Ok, listen. Anyone who has ever baked with coconut flour knows that it can be a real diva to work with. It’s an extremely absorbent, it’s got a slightly coconut-ty taste and it should be used carefully in moderation.
That being said, there are a ton of great reasons to love and cook with it. When done right, baking with coconut flour will result in some seriously delicious and surprising stuff. Coconut flour is:
✔️gluten free, grain free and nut free
✔️high in fibre, protein and healthy fats
✔️low in digestible carbohydrates and sugar
✔️low on the glycemic index
Whether your a complete newbie when it comes to cooking with coconut flour or you’re looking for a recipe to change your opinion on the matter then I encourage you to take a look through this list below.
This list includes a variety sweet and savoury recipes. Every recipe listed below is of course gluten free and the majority are also paleo, grain free and dairy free as well. Make sure to check out some of my favourites below including my simple coconut flour cake and these herby paleo biscuits!
If you’re interested in learning more about coconut flour in general then make sure to check out this post on all of the ins and outs of cooking and baking with coconut flour and browse through all of the coconut flour recipes here on A Saucy Kitchen!
1. Coconut Flour Cake
Sweet and tender Coconut Flour Cake made with a combination of coconut & tapioca flour. You only need one bowl and eight ingredients to make! Gluten Free + Paleo + Nut Free
Reader Review: “Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I made this for my gluten, nut and dairy free toddler’s birthday and everyone loved it! Only wish there was more to go around” – Jess
2. Egg Free Coconut Flour Paleo Cake
Soft and tender egg free yellow paleo cake made with coconut flour. Only 15 minute prep and about 25 minutes to bake with only 8 ingredients! This cake is dairy, nut, and egg free! Top it off with a paleo chocolate frosting, coconut whipped cream, or enjoy it as is!
Reader Review: “We made this cake and turned it into a trifle for Christmas dessert (almond milk custard and jelly made with blueberries and gelatin). It was a big hit! Added 1/2tsp each cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter for a Christmasy touch. Will definitely make again.” – Trish
3. Coconut Flour Brownies
Soft and fudgy triple chocolate Coconut Flour Brownies – only nine ingredients and ready in 30 minutes! | Gluten Free + Paleo + Nut Free
4. Coconut Flour Pancakes
Soft and simple Coconut Flour Pancakes made with grain and nut free flours. Gluten Free + Paleo + Dairy Free
Reader Review: “Oh my goodness, Sarah, these are the best tasting, best forming coconut flour pancakes I’ve tried!” – Tami
5. Paleo Banana Crumb Muffins
Use up your overly ripe bananas with these Paleo Banana Muffins with a grain free, cinnamon-sugar crumb topping. They can be prepped in one bowl and bake in about 30 minutes for a quick and easy wholesome treat! | Gluten Free + Paleo + Nut Free Option
6. No Bake Vegan Snicker Bars
Healthier homemade gluten free + vegan snickers bars – a soft, nut flour crust topped with a simple date + peanut caramel and finished off with a layer of chocolate. Just prep, set & enjoy!
Reader Review: “This is soooooo delicious!! Thankyou for sharing.” – Leanne
7. Paleo Blueberry Muffins with a Crumb Topping
One bowl, 10 ingredient Paleo Blueberry Muffins with a cinnamon streusel topping – juicy blueberries bursting in a moist coconut flour based muffin. | Gluten Free + Grain Free + Nut Free
Reader Review: “These are fab and my whole family loves them!” – Nerida
8. Paleo Carrot Cake with a Cashew Cream Frosting
Deliciously moist and simply spiced Paleo Carrot Cake – made with a blend of nut free flours, sweetened with natural sugars and topped with a thick and spreadable maple cashew ‘cream cheese’ frosting! Gluten Free + Grain Free + Dairy Free
9. Paleo Vegan Pecan Pie Bars
Paleo Vegan Pecan Pie Bars – A simple coconut flour base topped with a gooey caramel pecan topping. A healthier take on a Thanksgiving classic!
Reader Review: “Tried this recipe out tonight and it was tasty, thanks for sharing!” – Michelle
10. Paleo Coffee Cake
Easy Paleo Coffee Cake with a coconut cake base and an irresistible cinnamon streusel topping. Enjoy with your favourite tea or cup of coffee! | Gluten Free + Nut Free + Dairy Free
Reader Review: “This was the best coffee cake I’ve ever had! It was moist and perfectly balanced in sweetness.” – Hillary
11. Paleo Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake – a simply spiced and lightly sweetened coconut flour cake topped with a rich and creamy cashew cream frosting!
Reader Review: “This was absolutely yummy, it was great to have a recipe alternative to adding almond meal. The only problem is that my husband and I can’t stop eating it 🙂 Thank you for sharing” – Maria
12. Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles
Five ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles – sweet and salty truffle bites studded, dipped and drizzled with dark chocolate pieces! Gluten Free + Vegan + Refined Sugar Free
13. Herby Paleo Biscuits
Easy, one bowl herbed Paleo Biscuits made with nut free flours and including egg free options! Gluten Free + Dairy Free + Vegan Option
14. Sweet Potato Pizza Crust – Paleo + Vegan
7 ingredient Sweet Potato Pizza Crust made with coconut & tapioca flour – paleo, vegan & nut free!
Reader Review: “This is absolutely amazing! So easy and so good!”- Susan
15. Paleo Banana Bread with a Chocolate Cinnamon Swirl
Soft and moist Paleo Banana Bread with a simple, chocolate-cinnamon swirl. Made a blend of coconut and almond flour and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. | Gluten Free + Paleo
Reader Review: “This was the best paleo banana bread I’ve ever made! My boyfriend who usually won’t touch anything made with banana finished half loaf on his own. Thanks for the recipe!” – Britt
16. Paleo Lemon Olive Oil Cake
One bowl paleo lemon olive oil cake | made with grain free flours, no refined sugars, fiery ginger, lemon zest & olive oil. | Gluten Free + Paleo + Dairy Free
17. Paleo Pumpkin Bread
One bowl, healthy Paleo pumpkin bread made with coconut flour, natural sweeteners and wholesome ingredients for the perfect fall treat.
Reader Review: “Made this and loved it! Family members who aren’t gluten free liked it too!” – Melissa
18. No Bake Paleo Millionaires Shortbread
Dangerously delicious six ingredient, three layer chocolate and caramel Vegan and Paleo Millionaires Shortbread.
Reader Review: “These are something very special! I’ve just finished the first batch but will making another batch this weekend without doubt!” – Corrina
19. Paleo Sweet Potato Waffles
Paleo Sweet Potato Waffles made with four essential ingredients and a low FODMAP option | Gluten Free, Dairy Fee, Sugar Free
20. Coconut Chia Berry Paleo Trifle
Coconut Chia Berry Paleo Trifle – a perfectly imperfect summer dessert! Featuring a simple, coconut flour cake sandwiched between sweet layers of strawberry sauce and coconut whipped cream. Gluten Free + Nut Free + Dairy Free
21. Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies made with a blend of grain free flours and studded with melty chocolate chip pieces | Gluten Free + Grain Free + Dairy Free
Reader Review: “I took these into my work and they didn’t last long! Lots of positive feedback” – Wendy
22. Sunflower Seed Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sunflower Seed Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies – nut free, dairy free, with egg free options
Reader Review: “Thank you for this amazing recipe. I checked off all of the boxes for my dietary needs and was super simple to make. I did use chia meal instead of flax and it worked perfectly. Thank you for such a tasty recipe. Amazing!!” – Laura
23. Chocolate Chip Paleo Banana Muffins
Use up your overly ripe bananas with these easy Chocolate Chip Paleo Banana Muffins – quick to whip up and only about 20 minutes to bake! | Nut Free + Dairy Free
Reader Review: “My 3 and 5 year old are usually tough to convince when it comes to non wheat flour muffins but they could not tell the difference with these. The whole family loves them! Thank you!” – Natalie
24. Paleo Spiced Apple Cookies
Melt in your mouth Spiced Apple Cookies with chopped walnuts & an almond butter ‘caramel’ glaze | Gluten Free + Paleo + Dairy Free
25. Paleo Zucchini Bread
Paleo Zucchini Bread – moist, tender, and naturally sweetened. Enjoy along side a cup of coffee or as a light snack any time of day! Gluten Free + Dairy Free
Reader Review: “This bread is AMAZING! I could not have asked for a more moist, delicious and overall perfect zucchini bread with no white sugar or flour! I will DEFINITELY be making this again! I used maple syrup and melted butter in mine and OH MY! It. Is. Delicious!!” – Erin
26. Double Chocolate Paleo Pumpkin Bread
One bowl Double Chocolate Paleo Pumpkin Bread – a quick and easy dessert bread loaded with moist pumpkin and studded with melty chocolate chunks | Grain Free + Dairy Free + Refined Sugar Free
Reader Review: “Thanks for sharing! We made this bread today and it was DELICIOUS!” – Kristie
27. Cardamom Spiced Ginger Cookies
Soft and chewy cardamom spiced ginger cookies. Made in one bowl and ready in under an hour, these spiced cookies are grain, dairy, and nut free.
Reader Review: “I made these cookies 3x already in the past 2 weeks! I love them a lot and so does my boyfriend& other friends who have tried them! <3 Thanks for sharing 🙂” – Kira
28. Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
Easy to make and perfectly spiced paleo gingerbread cookies made with ground almonds, coconut flour, and gingerbread spices.
Reader Review: “I made these today with 5 of my girlfriends. We “decorated” the gingerbread cookies with dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and raisins. They were super delicious. More like a ginger cracker than a ginger cookie, but we all really liked them! Thanks for this recipe. Going to keep this one in the Christmas cookie rotation!” – Candace
29. Paleo Carrot Cake with a Coconut Cream Frosting
Nut Free Paleo Carrot Cake | A healthier, gluten free and dairy free alternative to carrot cake!
30. Paleo Pumpkin Muffins with a Chocolate Swirl
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins with a Chocolate Swirl Top – a simple, one bowl recipe perfect for the perfect fall treat | gluten free + grain free + dairy free
Reader Review: “These are one of my most favorite Paleo treats! I sifted my coconut flour before adding it, which helps a lot to get rid of the clumps (I keep mine in the freezer). Thanks for a delicious recipe!” – Heidi
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Jane says
Wow what a fabulous informative site, Ive been looking for a lot of the recipes you have. I love your links to other diet information and conversion chats too. Lots of great information, for those starting out on a certain plan.
Well done Saucy Kitchen…. I’m on the flapjacks and lemon poppy cake this afternoon. xx
Sarah Nevins says
Hi, Jane! Thank you so much for the kind words – I’m so glad you’ve found my site useful 🙂