Vegan and Gluten-Free Teff Flour Recipes

Eating out when you are both gluten-free and vegan can be challenging, but cooking at home is another story. Keep reading for delicious teff flour recipes that highlight its versatility. You are going to love this gluten-free grain.

Brownies made with teff flour piles up on top of brown pottery plates.

This flour is ground from the whole grain which makes it an ancient grain substitute for wheat or barley flours in gluten-free baking. It has a mild flavor with complex nutty flavors that add wonderful depth to your goodies.

You can also substitute it for other gluten free flours in recipes.

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What is teff flour?

Teff flour is a gluten-free flour made from teff, a tiny grain native to Ethiopia. It is great for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Teff flour can be used in baked goods such as bread, cookies, cakes, muffins, and more with tasty results.

It’s a healthy alternative to white flour or all purpose flour, as well as a more processed gluten-free blend.

The kinds of whole grain teff: Ivory and Brown

There are two different varieties of teff flour, ivory and brown. You can use either one in both savory or sweet recipes and can be used in a wide variety of recipes that call for flour or cake mix.

Where can I buy it?

It can be found at most health food stores or coops, high-end supermarkets, and online. I usually use the brand, Maskel Teff or Bob’s Red Mill.

Is teff grain the same as teff flour?

Teff grain is the starting point of the flour, once ground it becomes the flour. With teff being the tiniest grain in the world it’s better to grind it in a spice grinder than a regular Vitamix dry blender.

What does teff taste like?

Teff flour is a fine-tasting flour with many uses. It has a wonderful malty molasses-like distinctive flavor. Brown teff flour has an earthy, hazelnut taste, while white teff flour adds a sweet flavor similar to chestnuts.

The health benefits of teff

Teff is known for its low glycemic index which means that it doesn’t cause your blood sugar levels to spike as other flours do. Teff is a superfood meaning that it’s high in vitamins and minerals too.

It also contains no gluten or dairy products, making it an ideal flour choice for those with allergies or sensitivities of any kind.

Can you substitute it?

Yes, but it will affect the texture and flavor, so you will have to experiment rather than sub it one for one. Some common substitutions for teff flour are millet flour, sorghum flour, rice flour, quinoa flour, or oat flour.

If you are not gluten intolerant you can substitute regular wheat flour or other whole grain flour.

How to store it

While you can store teff flour in your pantry, it will last much longer in the fridge or the freezer.

What can I make with teff flour?

You can really make any baked good with teff flour, just like you can veganize recipes you can make a gluten-free version.

You can make cakes, cookies, bread, injera, cracker and so much more! One of my most popular recipes is my teff brownies. You can make teff porridge with either the flour or the whole grain.

More Gluten-free Vegan Recipes

Vegan Teff Flour Recipes

Are you looking for vegan gluten-free recipes? You are not alone. Millions of people are allergic to gluten or have other dietary restrictions that make it more difficult.

You will find tons of teff recipes that your family will love in this list. There is truly a recipe for everyone here – from breakfast through dessert