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    Quick Teff Flour Flatbread (NO Yeast)

    Published: May 13, 2021 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Quick Teff Flour Flatbread (NO Yeast) - This delicious, gluten-free flatbread recipe is made with teff flour, and it comes together in about 10 minutes!

    Teff flour flatbread recipe

    Benefits of teff flour

    I initially became interested in teff flour for two main reasons.

    One, it's high in iron, and I'm forever trying to keep mine up. Two, it's high in protein (for a grain), and I'm forever trying to keep my blood sugar balanced.

    Stop me if I've said this before, but has anyone else had blood sugar issues when eating gluten-free?

    The thing is, many gluten-free recipes are made with low protein/high carb flours (rice, cassava, sorghum...) and starches (tapioca, arrowroot...), which is no bueno for persons like myself.

    I remember when I first tried eating gluten-free for funsies, and I'd consistently be tired within mere minutes of eating.

    Long story short, I came to discover some type of intolerability (word?) on my part, and that I must have protein to balance out my carbs.

    That brings me full circle back to teff flour and this recipe.

    Yeast-free teff flatbread in a pan

    Given that I'm currently on the gluten-free bandwagon for health reasons, I've been experimenting with various flours. At the top of my experiment list is bread.

    Oh, I miss bread! I've given it all up for the time being in the name of being pain-free.

    Henceforth, I make this scrumptious flatbread on occasion to quell the starch beast!

    Not only do I use teff flour, which has a naturally higher protein count, but this recipe also includes an egg for even more aminos.

    Even little Miki got down with this recipe, eating it in her birthday suit on a hot day.

    If this recipe suits your way of eating, I hope you give it a shot!

    If you want more teff flour recipes, check out some of my other favorites:

    Chewy Coconut Brownies

    Honey Teff Pancakes

    Oven-Baked Chocolate Cake For One

    Teff flour flatbread recipe
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    Quick Teff Flour Flatbread (NO Yeast)

    This delicious gluten-free flatbread is made with teff flour, and it comes together in about 10 minutes!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Bread, Gluten-Free, Sugar-free, Teff, Yeast-free
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 171kcal

    Equipment

    Teff Flour
    Whisk
    Glass Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup teff flour
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • few dashes sea salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 Tbsp olive oil (or other you enjoy)
    • 2 Tbsp water
    • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

    Instructions

    • Heat a non-stick skillet (about 10 inches) over medium heat.
    • Whisk all of the ingredients together until you have a smooth batter.
    • Add some coconut oil or butter to the pan (enough to spread around) in the warm pan.
    • Pour the batter into the pan in the style of a large pancake.
    • Cook 2-3 minutes or until you can get a spatula under it and it holds together.
    • Flip the flatbread.
    • Cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
    • Remove, slice, and enjoy!

    Notes

    WW Points: 5

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 0.2g | Fiber: 2.5g | Calories: 171kcal | Fat: 10.2g | Protein: 5.7g | Carbohydrates: 14.7g

    Notes:

    This is the skillet I use to cook my flatbread.

     

    High protein flatbread without sugar

    Shared with: Full Plate Thursday

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    Comments

    1. Lauren Wolf

      June 12, 2022 at 1:32 am

      Can these be frozen or otherwise stored for work day meal preps?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        June 13, 2022 at 9:15 am

        Yes, freezing would be fine. 🙂

        Reply
        • RH

          December 02, 2022 at 11:22 am

          These are killer! I've started eating teff flour for its high manganese content and came across this recipe. Not only is it super easy to prepare, but the flatbread is remarkably similar in texture to real bread. Yum! Thank you!

          Reply
    2. Angie

      May 01, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      I’m continually creating low-carb, sugar-free of low sugar recipes for my hubby and me. And I love bread. But lately, I’ve been loving flatbreads and the low-carb options. So your Teff flour flatbread has piqued my interest for sure. I’m definitely saving this recipe to make.

      Reply
    3. Asma

      March 22, 2022 at 12:05 pm

      How much apple sauce did you use?

      Reply
    4. Linda

      March 19, 2022 at 7:03 am

      So. I have a wheat allergy. Not a gluten allergy. And this hits the spot. Thank you for posting.
      I ... I hate to admit ate the whole cake for breakfast with strawberries and butter and a bit of syrup. The flavor was nutty and very tasty.
      I will definitely be making some for snacks with nut butter etc. I can't wait to try your other recipes.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 20, 2022 at 12:04 pm

        Thank you, Linda! The way you dressed up the flatbread sounds delicious!

        Reply
    5. Charlene

      December 28, 2021 at 6:02 am

      The texture and taste are wonderful. I cut the "pancake" in 4, and will be cutting each quarter in half for "thin" bread sandwiches. So glad I found your blog, site.

      Reply
    6. Kathleen R Dancer

      September 09, 2021 at 11:42 am

      mple and good recipe. Just what I needed.

      Reply
    7. Fay

      May 14, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Do you think I could use a chia or flax seed egg?
      Looking forward to trying this.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        May 17, 2021 at 8:56 am

        Hi Fay,

        I think that would work, but I'm not certain. I've tried it with a combination of applesauce and water, which worked.

        Reply

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