How To Make Almond Meal

A very simple and easy way to have an alternative to flour, almond meal. Whole raw almonds can be used as almond meal or almond flour. Having a food processor or blender helps you make an almond meal at home in seconds.

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This homemade recipe for almond meal is a time and money saver for me. I don’t really need to go to the grocery and spend for a bag of flour because I can already make a homemade version of it using almonds. This is useful for my baked goods whenever the recipe calls for flour, homemade almond meal and almond flour are the key.

Almond Meal vs Almond Flour

Both almond meal and almond flour are made from ground almonds, but they are different in use and texture. Almond flour is made from blanched almonds or almonds without skin. If no traditional flour is available, just make almond flour as a substitute. Almond meal is made with skin on. Using almond meal in making bread, cookies, and cakes gives it a nutty flavor.

Is Almond Meal Gluten-free

Ground almond or almond meal is naturally gluten-free. So yes, it is. For some people who can’t eat foods that have gluten in them, gluten-free ingredients are the best option for them such as almond meals.

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Almond Pulp is Still Useful

Almonds can be made with different ingredients not just flour or almond meal. When almonds have been pressed for their milk, the almond milk is kept but the pulp is just thrown away sometimes. Leftover almond pulp can still be used to make almond butter.

Easy Instructions for Making Almond Meal Recipe

Must-Have Tools for Your Kitchen

Magic Bullet Blender: A kitchen gadget we will use to blend or grind the almonds.

Key Ingredients:

Almonds: All almond varieties can be used in making homemade almond meal. Make sure to choose almonds that are fresh and have no defects.

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

Detailed Directions for Making Homemade Almond Meal

One: Prepare Ingredients

In preparing the almonds, use raw almonds and just leave the skin on. The amount of almonds should be enough for your needs. Portion it accordingly.

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Two: Use the Blender

With the help of a blender or food processor, make a ground almond meal. Pulse the almonds and shake up the blender from time to time to avoid clumping inside the blender.

Two images: the first shows cups filled with almonds and peeled almonds on a white surface, the second shows hands operating a blender with ground almonds inside. — Adding almonds with skins into the blender to grind.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Grind Properly: When using a food processor or grinder, make sure to use a high-quality product for better results. A fine or coarse almond meal depends on how long you grind the almonds.
Thickeners and Coating: A good quality almond meal can be used as a thickener or coating for dishes like gravy, soup, and even almond-crusted chicken.
Use Freshly Ground: The best flavors and textures come from the freshly grounded almonds, it is also best to use it right after grounding. Store the leftover fresh almond meal.

A plate filled with almond meal is placed on a dark cloth. In the background, whole almonds are visible on other plates. — A plate filled with almond meal.

Common Questions Answered

What are the Perfect Pairings for Almond Meal?

Sweet: Almond meal can be paired with honey to have that added sweetness or fruits like berries, apples, and pears. The sweet and nutty combination could never go wrong.

Savory: For that nutty crunch add almond meal as a coating for fish or shrimp. This gives out the best flavors from the seafood dish.

What is the Proper Storage for Grounded Almond Meal?

Portion the almond meals enough to fit inside an airtight container for storage. Store the container in an area that has no direct sunlight or in a cool, dry place.

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How to Freeze Fresh Almond Meal?

Put a label on the airtight container, the date should be written and the product name to keep track of the items inside the freezer. This helps avoid an unpleasant smell from your almond meal. Almond meals inside the freezer could last up to several months or a year.

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