Flour Power: Millet Flour
Welcome back for another post in my Flour Power series! There are so many alternatives to traditional wheat flour these days. Many of them, including millet flour, are naturally gluten-free so they are great for those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Today I’ll share what millet flour is, why it’s a healthy option for baking, and list the various ways it can be used.
Nutrition
1/4 cup millet flour contains:
150 calories
2 grams of fat
31 grams of carbohydrate
1 gram of fiber
4 grams of protein
Why use millet flour?
Millet is a whole grain that can be eaten as a grain, like rice or quinoa, or it can be ground into flour; you can easily make your own millet flour! As a whole grain, millet flour is higher in fiber and protein than traditional white flour. It’s a great source of vitamins and minerals such as iron, manganese, and phosphorus. It can help promote gut-friendly bacteria because it is a source of prebiotics,
Storage
Keep millet flour in a well-sealed container in a cool dark place or stick it in the fridge or freezer for even longer storage.
Blueberry Millet Muffins
Ways to use millet flour
Millet flour can be used as a 1:1 substitute for regular flour, but more often it is combined with wheat flour or other gluten-free alternative flours, such as chickpea or rice flour. Some of the many things millet flour can be used in are:
Muffins, like these blueberry millet muffins
Pancakes and waffles
These savory hard-boiled egg and cheddar muffins
Other savory dishes such as the crust for quiche or pizza
There are also several products, many of them gluten-free, that contain millet flour. One of my favorites is these ramen noodles made of brown rice flour and millet flour. I’ve seen them sold at most grocery stores and Costco. They’re a great alternative to Top Ramen because they contain zero grams of sodium and are a good source of fiber and protein.
Hard-boiled egg and cheddar muffin
Millet flour is one of the many gluten-free alternatives out there these days. If you’re looking for a way to make your favorite baked goods gluten-free or you’re just looking to try something new, then give millet flour a try!
