Candy-like Treats

• Use almond flour's light flavor and rich texture to make candies, such as truffles. The flour adds flavor and thickens the ganache filling. Add additional flavors and ingredients to the ganache, from hazelnuts to pieces of candied pineapple, for a tropical twist. Marzipan is a traditional German candy that capitalizes on almond flour's qualities. Use it as a base for the sugar, egg and rosewater in the recipe. Almond flour stiffens the candy treats, and makes them easier to work into shapes for both delicious and decorative purposes.

Almond Flour Pie Crust

• Use almond flour to make a nutty pie crust that suits both savory and sweet flavors. A no-bake almond flour crust is also an ideal gluten-free dessert alternative. Almond flour retains the flaky texture of wheat crusts, but does not require rolling out. Just press the almond crust ingredients into the baking dish. This versatile crust can also be made in a 50/50 ratio of other nut flours or oat flour. Add whole or chopped almonds for extra texture and flavor.

Cookie Dough Bites

• Make cookie dough with almond flour that can be eaten raw or baked. Once made, crumble it on top of a favorite ice cream for cookie bite toppings; roll the dough into balls and cover them in melted chocolate for a favorite treat; or create a chilled cookie dough crust and fill it with chocolate pudding. The dough also suits a variety of flavors from other ingredients, such as chocolate chips, raisins, butterscotch pieces and shredded coconut.

Considerations

• Use the same amount of almond flour as regular wheat flour or other flours as dictated in a no-bake recipe. The texture will be similar, and there will not only be additional protein in the dish but added flavor as well. Be aware of serving friends or family members who have a nut allergy, as almond flour can cause severe reactions for those allergic to nuts.