Almond flour & carbquick subs?

smaddox · 09-07-2008, 08:42 PM

I am relatively new, and have just been cooking with traditional low carb ingredients for a few months (soya powder, flax seed meal, etc.). And i have noticed that a lot of people make changes and substitute things often. Me being a male and though I enjoy cooking, i am somewhat of a novice about ingedients and their acceptable substitutes. So here is one on my many questions. Can soya powder be substituted for almond flour and/or carb quick in recipes?

And, my local winn dixie and health food store, really doesnt have a large selection of this type stuff, so i guess i will need to get this type stuff from the internet?

Soobee · 09-08-2008, 04:55 AM

I don't know. I think the flavor would be different and maybe the liquid absorption. Does anyone else know?

CarolynF · 09-08-2008, 07:22 AM

Hmm..Soy isn't the greatest thing for ya..so I avoid it like the plague. Google it and find out why..

I love cooking with almond flour. I have a Magic Bullet which grinds the nuts very quickly and thoroughly. You can combine the almond flour with a bit of whey or egg protein powder or flaxseed meal to have some nice baked goods.

CQuick still has a twang for me, unfortunately..unless I cover it up.

CopperAnnette · 09-08-2008, 07:48 AM

Someone on this forum suggested sifting the bits of shortening out of the CQ a while back. I tried it, and it REALLY helps. Just my .02.

I also try to avoid processed soy...not black soybeans, though. Love 'em!

theredhead · 09-08-2008, 08:04 AM

I just found this recipe and plan to try it soon.

Bake Mix Recipe From Jennifer Eloff of Sweety.com | HoldTheToast Press

smaddox · 09-18-2008, 06:43 PM

thanks a million people! i really appreciate it

AlliCat · 09-20-2008, 03:45 PM

You can also order Almond Meal/Flour online. This is the one I use: Bob's Red Mill*::*Flours & Meals*::*Almond Meal/Flour

AlliCat · 09-20-2008, 03:47 PM

You learn something new every day...just discovered that ordering from Netrition is way cheaper!

arly · 09-20-2008, 04:42 PM

Trader Joe has the very cheapest almond meal if, of course, you're lucky enuf to have one close by..

CarolynF · 09-20-2008, 04:52 PM

Arly: How much is TJ's almond meal? I do think grinding your own can be cheaper..like around $4.00 a pound..or $5.00.

Annette: Whoa! Sifting out the shortening..I must have missed that one..Thanks..will try it

09-07-2008, 08:42 PM	#1
smaddox Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: smaddox	Almond flour & carbquick subs? I am relatively new, and have just been cooking with traditional low carb ingredients for a few months (soya powder, flax seed meal, etc.). And i have noticed that a lot of people make changes and substitute things often. Me being a male and though I enjoy cooking, i am somewhat of a novice about ingedients and their acceptable substitutes. So here is one on my many questions. Can soya powder be substituted for almond flour and/or carb quick in recipes? And, my local winn dixie and health food store, really doesnt have a large selection of this type stuff, so i guess i will need to get this type stuff from the internet?

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09-08-2008, 04:55 AM	#2
Soobee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 948 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	I don't know. I think the flavor would be different and maybe the liquid absorption. Does anyone else know?

09-08-2008, 07:22 AM	#3
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 20,113 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hmm..Soy isn't the greatest thing for ya..so I avoid it like the plague. Google it and find out why.. I love cooking with almond flour. I have a Magic Bullet which grinds the nuts very quickly and thoroughly. You can combine the almond flour with a bit of whey or egg protein powder or flaxseed meal to have some nice baked goods. CQuick still has a twang for me, unfortunately..unless I cover it up.

09-08-2008, 07:48 AM	#4
CopperAnnette Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 149 Gallery: CopperAnnette Stats: 160/138/130 5'3" 46 WOE: Modified Atkins Start Date: April 2007	Someone on this forum suggested sifting the bits of shortening out of the CQ a while back. I tried it, and it REALLY helps. Just my .02. I also try to avoid processed soy...not black soybeans, though. Love 'em!

09-08-2008, 08:04 AM	#5
theredhead MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,127 Gallery: theredhead Stats: 219/189/139 WOE: Atkins/CALP Start Date: 09/04/03	I just found this recipe and plan to try it soon. Bake Mix Recipe From Jennifer Eloff of Sweety.com \| HoldTheToast Press

09-18-2008, 06:43 PM	#6
smaddox Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: smaddox	thanks a million people! i really appreciate it

09-20-2008, 03:45 PM	#7
AlliCat Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 51 Gallery: AlliCat Stats: 226/220/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February '08	You can also order Almond Meal/Flour online. This is the one I use: Bob's Red Mill::Flours & Meals::Almond Meal/Flour

09-20-2008, 03:47 PM	#8
AlliCat Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 51 Gallery: AlliCat Stats: 226/220/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February '08	You learn something new every day...just discovered that ordering from Netrition is way cheaper!

09-20-2008, 04:42 PM	#9
arly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Taneytown, Maryland Posts: 764 Gallery: arly Stats: 195/188/165 WOE: egg/protein mainly Start Date: Oct 20, 2008	Trader Joe has the very cheapest almond meal if, of course, you're lucky enuf to have one close by..

09-20-2008, 04:52 PM	#10
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 20,113 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Arly: How much is TJ's almond meal? I do think grinding your own can be cheaper..like around $4.00 a pound..or $5.00. Annette: Whoa! Sifting out the shortening..I must have missed that one..Thanks..will try it