Hello luvs,
Not sure if you have already heard of this gluten free flour that is becoming more apparent in the gluten free baking world or not?
Well, we finally got around to trying it out. *we bought the flour with our own money off Amazon
What gluten free flour we talking about?
Sweet potato flour!
Yep, you heard us right. Sweet potato flour.
We have been experimenting with some recipes using sweet potato flour to see if we like it or not.
Don’t worry we will share our experiments here soon. We are still in the process of learning how sweet potato reacts in our recipes both vegan and non-vegan.
We have noticed some things about baking with sweet potato flour. Please note we have only used it in baked goods, not in sauces or anything else yet.
Here are some of our tips for using sweet potato flour in gluten free baking if you choose to try it.
We are still deciding if buying sweet potato is worth it or not?
We are on the fence with our decision because with everything in life there are pros and cons. Though with sweet potato flour we could not really think of too many cons as the more we think about it, the more we really like it.
Pros:
- high in fiber
- loaded with Vitamin A, helps increase nutritional value of recipes
- great gluten free and grain free option that is not coconut nor nut based
- versatile
- one of the least allergic foods on earth
- great choice for people with multiple sensitivities
- naturally sweet
- adds great moisture and texture to recipes
Cons:
- expensive (just like every other alternative flour option out there)
- sometimes can make your baked good a little green
- not sold at stores yet – just online we have found it
Is sweet potato flour worth the money?
yes and no
If you are someone looking for something different, something that is not coconut flour or nut based, sweet potato flour is great choice!
recipes coming soon using sweet potato flour
If you like coconut flour or other ‘flour’ alternatives out there than you may not need to use sweet potato flour. We feel sweet potato flour will be something we use occasionally for something different and tasty. Because we really did like how easy it was to use in recipes and the flavor and texture it provided!
Thoughts?
Have your heard of sweet potato flour? Have your used sweet potato flour before? Would you ever want to use sweet potato flour in recipes?
be back soon with a sweet potato flour recipe, and thank for everyone’s thoughts on Trader Joes coconut cream.
xoxo
the twins
Sweet potato flour!? I hadn’t heard of it, though it makes tons of sense! Keep us updated on it. I’m sure, as you’ve listed, there will be tons of benefits connected with it. Thanks for sharing and testing it out for us. Does it taste, well, sweet?
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it does have a sweet flavor to it, not too sweet just a hint
thats so interesting that it gives off a green hue… never would have guessed it would do that. I’m definitely interested in trying it, it sounds tasty.
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very interesting! I haven’t heard of it. I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy it, maybe wait until it becomes more mainstream and brought into stores. So many great alternatives
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Interesting post! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I had never heard of sweet potato flour until now but I would definitely be interested in trying it out! I love that it is vegetable based and adds moisture because I typically use coconut flour and always struggle with balancing out the dryness! Might have to give this a try!
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Man – you can “flour” anything these days! It’s the new “butter,” right?
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my friend just gave me her sweet potato flour. Nice timing ladies! ready to use it up now.
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Can’t wait to try this too! Great find!!
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist recently posted..Coconut Party Cupcake, for one (gluten-free, vegan)
I would definitely be interested in using sweet potato flour….I love sweet potatoes! And I’m all for a little added sweetness.
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I’ve been wheat free for the last few days (going for a week) so I can figure out (when I introduce wheat back in a week) if I’m allergic. I still have an itchy rash, but it’s going down and is much less itchy. I still have a touchy stomach but I always have, so that may never go away. It is looking like I am allergic. Sweet potato flour sounds great, but if it’s hard to get and expensive I probably won’t buy it more then once or twice a year. I love that you are experimenting and sharing your discoveries and feelings with SPFlour. Thank you so much girls for doing this. Your recipes are saving me right now. Without you I don’t know what I would eat. <3 you two
thanks Tamikko
we are so honored that we are helping you!!! we will keep working on yummy recipes along with SPFlour
Oh (I know I already left you a comment on this one!!) but I gave you girls a Versatile Blogger Award over on my blog, Treats With a Twist, because I’ve just been loving your blog lately!! Here’s the link to check it out: http://www.treatswithatwist.com/2012/09/you-really-like-me.html
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So weird, I had no clue about sweet potato flour! How do they even make flour from it? Ha ha, seems very weird.
It definitely sounds tasty though.
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haha it is weird, but it is tasty
I have seen it, but it was at the International Market and if I remember correctly it wasn’t too expensive there. I need to grab some and play with it. They also had plantain flour. I like playing with flours. I hate that they are so expensive, but every time I find something new I have to try it! This sounds interesting.
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I actually hadn’t heard of sweet potato flour until reading this post! I am SO excited to see what recipes you’ve whipped up in your kitchen, and think I may buy a bag tomorrow so that I can start experimenting myself.
Happy Friday! <3
i can’t wait to see some recipes with this. i’d def be interested in buying some and trying it out!
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i’m so intrigued! i want to try it! but considering i, ahem, still haven’t tried socca, i should probably try that first so i can compare the two. ha!
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haha yes
I have never seen this kind of flour and am already enjoying reading about your experiments and findings whilemusing it. I bought green banana flour to try and play with! Have you guys heard of/tried green banana flour?
Ana
We have heard of dried banana flakes not flour, very interesting!
Sweet potato flour is a little expensive for my grocery budget but it sounds awesome! I love sweet potatoes.
purelytwins
I grow my own sweet potatoes in the garden each year.
I grate them and put them in the dehydrator. I then put them in the blender and make sweet potato flour. I keep my flour in a glass jar in the freezer until I need it for many receipts. I had a sweet potato bagel in Dallas many years ago and got hooked on the flour.
I have been using sweet potato flour for several months now since my mom is allergic to regular potatoes and I have never had a problem with it turning baked goods green. The cheapest place that I have found to get it online is barryfarm.com.
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I’m allergic to wheat and rice so I am looking forward to seeing these recipes. Hopefully there will be something delicious to bake.
I live in Ontario, Canada, here the GF sweet potatoe flour is available in the Bulk Barn @ $12.99 for a 1 kilogram bag (2.2 lbs). I just got it and have not made anything with it yet.
exciting, we like it!