These low carb paleo tortillas with coconut flour came about when I missed the convenience of having a wrap for lunch, instead of my usual low carb salad or leftovers. I only had a few pantry basics on hand, and these 3-ingredient coconut flour tortillas are what came out of it! I’ve since made these keto tortillas that I like even better (they have a more traditional dough rolled out with a rolling pin, and come out more dense and sturdy), but these coconut flour wraps are still a great nut-free option. The main concerns with coconut flour are that it absorbs a lot of moisture and can be a little fragile, but it’s also soft and light, which is a plus. After some experimentation, I came up with these coconut wraps!
Ingredients For Homemade Coconut Wraps
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for paleo flour tortillas, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour – This is the best coconut flour out there and it’s made with just one ingredient: pure, premium organic coconuts.
Eggs – Crucial for holding the tortillas together. Sorry, I don’t recommend substitutes here.Milk Of Choice – You can use any keto milk of choice, or make the unsweetened version of my homemade almond milk. Use coconut milk beverage (not canned) for a nut-free option. Regular dairy milk will work from a recipe standpoint, but is too high in carbs for keto.Sea saltGelatin Powder – Be sure to use unflavored gelatin. This is an optional ingredient, but helps make pliable and sturdy tortillas. Optional Spices – Cumin and paprika work well.
How To Make Paleo Tortillas With Coconut Flour
This section shows how to make coconut flour tortillas, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below. Almond flour won’t work in this recipe, but you can make these keto almond flour tortillas instead.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep these paleo tortillas in the fridge for up to a week. For best results, line paper towels between them, to absorb any excess moisture and prevent sticking.Reheat: Just like regular tortillas, you can reheat these in the oven or the microwave.Freeze: Line parchment paper between the coconut wraps and freeze. Then, they can be thawed in the fridge or on the counter before using. Pat dry with paper towels if you notice any moisture on them.
What To Serve With Coconut Flour Tortillas
Need some ideas for using these paleo tortillas? Try these: Sprinkling will help it incorporate into the batter more evenly. Based on feedback from readers, I thought it would be useful to include some tricks for making these coconut flour tortillas. Although they only have three simple ingredients, getting the ratios to work together correctly does require adjustments sometimes. Without gluten to bind them together, low carb tortillas sometimes require a little practice, but it’s well worth it.
Getting The Right Batter Consistency
The most important thing to watch for is the right consistency of the coconut flour batter prior to frying. It should be liquid and easy to pour, but not as thin as water. A few tips to get this right:
Let the batter sit for a couple of minutes after mixing, to account for the thickening process that is natural for coconut flour. Only then can you judge the consistency. Remember, different brands of coconut flour vary. This will affect the exact amounts needed when adding liquid ingredients. (I recommend this coconut flour!) If the batter is too thick, add additional eggs and almond milk in equal proportions to thin out the batter. Equal proportions are critical here. The tortillas will taste too egg-y if you add only eggs, but they won’t hold together if you add only milk. If it’s too thick overall, you’ll end up with pancakes or even something resembling scrambled eggs. As long as you thin it out properly, you’ll be just fine.
The Correct Process For Frying Coconut Tortillas
The second part of the recipe is the frying process, and I have some pointers here as well:
Stove temperatures vary, so you may need to adjust yours accordingly. I have a gas stove that gets quite hot, so medium heat works well. However, if you have an electric stove, or if you don’t see the tortillas darkening on the side touching the pan after 60-90 seconds, you may need to increase the temperature to medium-high. The paleo wraps should develop darker spots as shown in the pictures. If you are seeing only a light golden color, like a pancake, you need to increase the temperature and try again with the next one. To be honest, my first one in a batch usually doesn’t hold up as well, but the rest turn out great. Re-oil the pan with each new tortilla. This prevents sticking and helps them brown. A non-stick pan works best. I like to use a hard-anodized pan or ceramic coated pan to avoid Teflon, but any non-stick pan will work.
Why Are My Tortillas More Like Pancakes?
This happens if the batter is too thick. Check the consistency section above for tips on thinning it out.
Why Do My Coconut Tortillas Fall Apart?
The most common culprit is a pan that’s not hot enough or batter that’s too thick. See the tips above on handling both.
That being said, 3-ingredient coconut flour tortillas are not as sturdy as flour tortillas. If you want them more sturdy, you can add one of these (not both), in these amounts:
Gelatin powder – 1 tablespoon Xanthan gum – 1/4 teaspoon
Soft Shell Tacos – Just brown some meat with some homemade taco seasoning. You can also use barbacoa beef or pulled pork.Quesadillas – Stuff them with shredded chicken and melty cheese. (I also have a keto quesadilla recipe in my first cookbook.)Buffalo Chicken Wraps – You can also make a vegetarian version using buffalo cauliflower instead.Enchiladas – Try my keto chicken enchiladas recipe, which uses these coconut wraps.Pizza Toppings – Warm up tortillas with low carb pizza sauce and toppings (or just make paleo pizza crust instead!)
More Easy Coconut Flour Recipes
If you like this coconut flour tortilla recipe, you might also like some of these other coconut flour recipes: Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it!
Nutrition info does not include optional ingredients, and assumes coconut milk beverage for the milk of choice, but almond milk is very similar. Dairy milk will make carb count higher. Exact amounts of eggs and milk needed can vary slightly based on your brand of coconut flour, how tightly it sits in the measuring cup, etc. The post above explains how to get the right consistency, and how to thin out the batter if it’s too thick. For the best coconut flour tortillas, please see additional preparation and troubleshooting tips in the post above! A variation with optional gelatin is an option for more pliable, sturdy tortillas. This requires an extra 1/4 cup almond milk.
