6 Gluten-Free Flour Alternatives and Exactly How to Use Them

Coconut flour is my favorite gluten-free flour to use in baking because it provides a subtle hint of coconut flavor. The ground coconut is high in fiber — five grams for two tablespoons — and also offers a bit of your daily iron. Coconut flour absorbs liquid slightly more than conventional flour, though, so I often add a little more oil or water to whatever it is I'm making. It requires a bit of eyeballing, unless you have a recipe that specifically calls for coconut flour.

Try it: coconut flour ($9 for a 1-pound bag)