Controlling blood pressure is one of the main functions of the potassium. And in this sense, tiger nuts, due to the high amount of this chemical helps to control the heart activity. As for the carob coating- that went off without a hitch- I didn’t add any maple syrup as the carob is sweet enough on its own. I make my own paleo baking powder, however I really like Otto's grain free baking powder as well. If you aren't worried about these cupcakes being paleo, then use any baking powder. How to Make Tigernut Flour Cupcakes I don't notice the grainy-ness with the tigernut flour I use (I use Anthony's tigernut flour) but I know some brands aren't as fine. I think further processing the tigernut flour in a coffee grinder would help with that issue, but I haven't tried it myself. The fiber is present in all diets that aim to loose weight and are widely found in foods such as prunes, chia seeds or whole grains. However, it is proven that fiber levels found in the tiger nuts are superior to this food. This is why these tubers are now beginning to get more and more popular. The increasing consumption of tigernut flour may seem novel, but it has been made since ancient times. Now that there is a great demand for new products and healthy flavors, when the popularity of the tiger nut begins to spread around the world.

Tigernuts originated from Africa and have been eaten for thousands of years. Despite being a vital ingredient for our ancestors’, you may never have even heard of them. These wrinkled, marble-sized gems however, are getting loads of praise lately, with some primal foodies regarding them as a baking superfood. Roll 10 equal portions of the dough into balls (I use my small cookie scoop for even portioning, but a tablespoon measure of dough will also work well). The chemical composition of tiger nut outlines the large amount of fiber that it contains and which is clearly beneficial to keep the digestive system in perfect shape. Ingesting fiber is the best ally to end constipation problems, since fiber is a natural stimulant to evacuate regularly. Plus, when combined with tapioca flour, the texture of tiger nut flour goods is super similar to whole wheat. I’m now envisioning baking every muffin known to man with this magical mixture. Unfortunately, my body doesn’t like coconut either. Could I use ghee instead of coconut butter, do you think?i used ghee because i prefer the flavor and it has anti-inflammatory properties! i also used half tiger but flour and half tapioca starch to make sure the texture was light.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine tigernut flour, tapioca flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.Delicious bread!! So excited to have a non-sweet slicing bread for sweet or savory use. This bread is great toasted with some ghee and jam. Or topped with avocado and flaky salt. I halved the recipe and used a mini loaf pan (baked 30 minutes) It rose beautifully and made a high loaf. Thank you for another winner! 🙂 Keep in mind that these tubers are rich in fiber, so those interested in adding them to their diet should do so gradually to avoid any potential and unpleasant bloating or gas. Honestly, every recipe is different. It’s hard to swap grain free flours 1:1 as the amounts are so dependent on the other ingredients in the recipe. However, almond flour is your best bet.