Almond flour tortillas are one of those recipes that seem too good to be true until you actually make them yourself.
They’re completely gluten free, low in carbs, high in protein, and they taste absolutely amazing.
If you’ve been missing real tortillas since going gluten free, this recipe is going to make you so happy. These tortillas are soft, bendable, and perfect for all your favorite Mexican dishes.
The ingredient list for these tortillas is surprisingly short – just almond flour, psyllium husks, salt, and warm water. That’s it!
No weird chemicals, no hard to find ingredients, just simple, natural foods that create something really special. Almond flour gives these tortillas a slightly nutty flavor and lots of healthy fats and protein.
The psyllium husks work as a natural binder, replacing the gluten that would normally hold regular tortillas together.
These tortillas stay fresh for several days when stored properly, so you can make a big batch and use them throughout the week. They’re perfect for breakfast burritos, lunch wraps, dinner tacos, or even as a bread substitute for sandwiches.
What Makes This Recipe Special
Only 4 Simple Ingredients: You don’t need to buy a bunch of expensive or hard to find ingredients to make these tortillas. Just almond flour, psyllium husks, salt, and warm water- that’s it!
Super Low in Carbs: Each tortilla has only about 3-4 grams of net carbs, which makes them perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb lifestyle.
Regular wheat tortillas can have 15-20 grams of carbs each, so switching to these almond flour ones is a huge difference.
Ready in Less Than 30 Minutes: From the moment you start mixing the ingredients to when you’re eating warm, fresh tortillas, the whole process takes less than half an hour.
This makes them perfect for busy weeknights when you want something homemade but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 1 cup Warm Water (not hot – very important)
- 4 tablespoons Psyllium Husks (not powder!)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
Add the almond flour, psyllium husks, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Mix everything well until combined.
Step 2
Start slowly adding the warm water (not hot), mixing very well. Allow it to sit for a minute, and then gently knead the dough several times, forming a ball of dough and place it on a kitchen surface.
Step 3
Divide the dough into 2 pieces. Take each and place it parchment paper on top of it. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough thin. Place a dinner plate on top and cut around the edges.
Step 4
Place a large pan over medium heat and add the butter. Once hot, place the tortilla on top. Cook it for 1 minute, then flip, and cook for another 40-50 seconds. Enjoy!
Tips
1. Use Warm Water, Not Hot Water
The temperature of your water makes a huge difference in how this recipe turns out. When the recipe says warm water, it means water that feels comfortably warm when you touch it – like a nice warm bath, not hot enough to burn your finger.
If you use water that’s too hot, the psyllium husks will turn into a gooey, sticky mess that’s impossible to work with.
The hot water makes them clump together and become slimy, which will ruin your dough completely.
To get the right temperature, mix some cold water with hot water from the tap, or let boiling water cool down for a few minutes before using it. Test it with your finger – it should feel warm but not uncomfortable to touch.
2. Roll Between Parchment Paper for Easy Handling
Rolling out these tortillas can be tricky because the dough is different from regular flour dough, so using parchment paper makes everything so much easier.
Place one piece of parchment paper on your counter, put your dough ball on top, then place another piece of parchment paper over the dough.
This creates a sandwich with the dough in the middle. Now you can roll over the top piece of parchment paper with your rolling pin, and the dough won’t stick to the pin or the counter.
The parchment paper also makes it super easy to flip the tortilla and move it around without it tearing or sticking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are psyllium husks and where can I find them?
Psyllium husks are the outer covering of seeds from a plant called Plantago ovata. They’re completely natural and are often used as a fiber supplement, but in gluten-free baking, they work like magic to replace the binding properties of gluten.
You can find them at most grocery stores in the health food section, usually near the vitamins and supplements.
Gluten Free Almond Flour Tortilla
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 1 cup Warm Water not hot – very important
- 4 tablespoons Psyllium Husks not powder!
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Add the almond flour, psyllium husks, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Mix everything well until combined.
- Start slowly adding the warm water (not hot), mixing very well. Allow it to sit for a minute, and then gently knead the dough several times, forming a ball of dough and place it on a kitchen surface.
- Divide the dough into 2 pieces. Take each and place it parchment paper on top of it. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough thin. Place a dinner plate on top and cut around the edges.
- Place a large pan over medium heat and add the butter. Once hot, place the tortilla on top. Cook it for 1 minute, then flip, and cook for another 40-50 seconds. Enjoy!