Flour Power: Teff Flour
Welcome back for another post in my Flour Power series! There are so many alternative flours out there these days. One of my favorites is teff flour. Teff is an ancient grain from East Africa and is commonly used to make injera, which is a flatbread consumed in Ethiopia. Keep reading to find out why teff flour is such a healthy grain and for my favorite recipes!
Nutrition
1/4 cup of teff flour contains:
130 calories
27 grams carbohydrate
2 grams fiber
0 grams added sugar
4 grams protein
Teff is also a great source of iron, vitamin C, and calcium.
Why use teff flour?
Teff is 100% whole grain and boasts a light, nutty flavor. The high fiber content makes it a great option for people with diabetes because it is more slowly digested than refined grains like white rice and pasta. Additionally, teff is higher in calcium and iron than other grains. It’s also gluten-free, so it’s a great alternative for those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Teff can be used exclusively or with other gluten-free grains to make baked goods or you can sub one-fourth of the regular flour in your favorite recipes for teff.
Storage
Keep teff flour in a well-sealed container in a cool dark place or stick it in the fridge or freezer for even longer storage.
Ways to use teff flour
Teff flour can be used in sweet and savory dishes. Some of my favorites include:
Muffins - these pumpkin teff muffins are gluten-free and perfect for fall
Cookies - these teff peanut butter cookies are amazing and you won’t even realize they’re made with teff flour
Brownies - try these gluten-free and vegan teff brownies
Pancakes - these pumpkin teff pancakes are great for a quick, high-fiber weekend breakfast
Crepes - make savory crepes or sweet crepes
Flatbread - this recipe is a quicker version than traditional injera
Now that you know what teff flour is, I challenge you to try it! What other flours would you be interested in learning about for future flour power posts?
