Everyone has a question in their mind that : Is there any difference between Almond Flour and Almond Meal.And The Answer is YES,
Homemade Almond Meal is incredibly easy and quick to make. All we need is five minutes, almonds, and a blender. Making an almond meal at home is cost-effective as well.
For example, we can use an almond meal instead of breadcrumbs for coating in specific recipes. Or replace some of the flour with almond meal in the baking recipes
What is the Difference Between Almond Meal and Almond Flour?
While almond meal is typically made from raw (unpeeled) almonds, almond flour is made from blanched (peeled) almonds.
Compared to almond meal, almond flour has a finer texture and lighter color.
When to Use Almond Meal?
Almond meal can typically be used interchangeably in cakes and cookies and they are great gluten-free alternatives to traditional flours.
How to Make Almond Meal
Making homemade almond meal is so easy! It requires just 1 ingredient, 1 blender, and 5 minutes.
This nutrient-rich flour lends itself well to muffins, cookies, crackers, and so much more! We typically like to use a mix of flours in a recipe in order to achieve the ideal texture and flavor — our favorite being almond meal,
I have recently used this almond meal with whole wheat flour into cupcakes and they become super yummy and delicious. Stay tuned for next recipe!!
I have made small batches for this meal, when I wanted to used it in baking. But you can store it for a month, make a big batch and store it. Use it when you required.
important tips while making almond meal
- Almonds start to release oil very quickly, so make sure to pause after every few pulses.
- The best way is to grind for a few seconds, pause, release ground almond clusters, and continue grinding again for a few seconds.
- Make sure not to go too far otherwise almonds will start turning into butter.
- You can keep the texture of ground almonds as you desire. Either keep it coarse or go with fine texture.
Prep time : 5 minutes
Total time : 5 minutes
Servings : 1/2 cup
Course Helpful How-to
Cuisine Baking, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, VeganAuthor : Jolly Makkar
Ingredients:
1/2 cup raw almonds (whole or sliced)
Instructions :
- Add almonds to a high speed blender and blend on high until a fine, powdery flour is achieved. We recommend turning the blender on the highest setting for 5-10 seconds. Then stop, shake the blender, and hit the sides to shake loose any clumps that have formed. Blend again until fine and powdery — all in all about 10-15 seconds of blending. You’ll know you’ve gone too far if it starts turning to almond butter or clumping up on the sides.
- Transfer to a jar or container and store up to 1 month unrefrigerated, often longer.
HAPPY COOKING & ENJOY 💜💜
