Vitacost Certified Organic Coconut Flour -- 16 oz

A high-fiber, gluten-free flour meant for baking, breading or beginning new traditions • Light, flavorful flour for cooking & baking • High fiber • USDA Certified Organic • Gluten-free & non-GMO • Resealable for easy storage • BPA-free bag • Substitute for grain flour in pancakes, cookies & more Unless you were hiding under an iceberg, you’ve seen coconut cracking onto the food scene in every direction. From the beauty counter to the beverage cooler, coconut has marked its ever-growing territory. And because of its seemingly endless applications and benefits, the tropical fruit fever is catching on. Not feeling the heat yet? Turn on your oven. Vitacost® Certified Organic Coconut Flour will become your new baking best friend after one belly-filling bite of whatever you’re craving. Compared to fiber in ¼ cup of all-purpose flour (1 g), coconut flour contains five times as much fiber in just two tablespoons (5 g). Bottom line: you’ll feel more satisfied with much less. Plus, it doesn’t hurt your waistline that the flavorful flour has fewer net carbs. If you’re still turning a cold shoulder, consider the fact that Vitacost® Coconut Flour can do much more than bake cookies. Try it as a thickener for good old fashioned gravy, as breading for baked chicken tenders or even as a base for gluten-free pizza dough – bring on the pineapple. When you share your coconut-flour-creations, you spread the fever! About Vitacost® Vitacost® food products are manufacturer to high standards of quality and safety. Each Vitacost® product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 110) Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). Directions Vitacost® Coconut Flour Baking Tips: • Substitute ¼ cup to 1/3 cup Vitacost® Certified Organic Coconut Flour for 1 cup of grain-based flour • Increase the amount of liquid by adding more eggs or milk • You can also increase the moisture by adding pureed fruits or vegetables, such as applesauce or baked, mashed sweet potato • When blending, be sure to stir well so mixture is completely smooth Try Vitacost® Coconut Flour in these fulfilling breakfast flapjacks: Coconut Pancakes Ingredients ¼ cup Vitacost® Certified Organic Coconut Flour 1/8 tsp. baking soda Pinch of salt 2 Tbsp. Vitacost® Certified Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1 Tbsp. raw honey 3 eggs, room temperature ¼ cup coconut milk ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract Directions 1. In a small bowl, mix coconut flour, baking soda and salt. 2. In a medium bowl, beat together coconut oil, honey and eggs. Add coconut milk and vanilla, stirring until combined. 3. Fold in flour mixture, being careful not to overmix but ensuring batter is smooth. 4. In a skillet over medium heat, add a dime-sized amount of coconut oil to grease the skillet. 5. Ladle batter onto skillet and cook until edges are dry, flip and cook until brown on the underside – about 1 or 2 minutes more. 6. Serve warm pancakes with plenty of maple syrup or your favorite toppings. Free Of Gluten, BPA, GMOs, trans fat. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Amount Per Serving -- % Daily Value Calories -- 60 Calories from Fat -- 15 Total Fat -- 1.5 -- 2% Saturated Fat -- 0.5 g -- 3% Trans Fat -- 0 g -- * Cholesterol -- 0 mg -- 0% Sodium -- 30 mg -- 1% Total Carbohydrate -- 8 g -- 3% Dietary Fiber -- 5 g -- 20% Sugars -- 1 g -- * Protein -- 2 g -- * Vitamin A -- 0% Vitamin C -- 0% Calcium -- 0% Iron -- 2% Other Ingredients: Organic coconut flour. Contains: Tree Nuts (coconut). Packaged in a facility that processes milk, peanuts and soy.