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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!
I love easy coconut flour recipes, so decided to use that as a starting point and add as few ingredients as possible. Of course, I used my Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour, which has a fairly neutral flavor and is milled super fine. Different brands absorb moisture differently, so results can vary by brand — that’s why this is the only flour I’ll use for these wraps!
Why You Need My Coconut Flour Tortilla Recipe
- Soft and flexible — you can fold them or roll them up
- Just 3 simple ingredients (that are common pantry staples)
- Only 55 calories and 1g net carb each!
- Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, paleo, and whole30
- Easy to make once you nail the right batter consistency and stove temp (see tips below!)
- No tortilla press necessary
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my paleo flour tortillas recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour – This is the best coconut flour out there and it’s made with just one ingredient: pure, premium organic coconuts.
SWAP: Wondering if you can make paleo tortillas with almond flour?
Almond flour won’t work in this recipe, but you can make these keto almond flour tortillas instead.
- 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 salt
- Gelatin 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.
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How To Make Coconut Flour Tortillas
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Mix batter. In a large mixing bowl, whisk coconut flour, eggs, almond milk, sea salt, cumin, and paprika together until smooth.
- Add gelatin (if using). Whisk in, followed by additional almond milk.
TIP: Sprinkle gelatin, don’t dump.
Sprinkling will help it incorporate into the batter more evenly.
- Cook coconut flour wraps. Pour the batter into the skillet and immediately rapidly tilt in different directions to evenly distribute, like making crepes. Cook, covered, until edges are golden and bubbles form in the middle. Flip over and cook other side for another few minutes.
My Recipe Tips
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3-ingredient coconut flour tortillas are not as sturdy as flour tortillas. If you want them sturdier, you can add one of these (not both), in these amounts: Gelatin powder – 1 tablespoon or Xanthan gum – 1/4 teaspoon.
Serving Ideas
Need some ideas for using these paleo tortillas? Try these:
- 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:
Coconut Flour Tortillas
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Coconut flour tortillas need just 3 ingredients and have 1 net carb each! Low carb paleo tortillas are perfect for wraps, tacos, and more.
Ingredients
[ See substitutions ]Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
Basic Coconut Flour Tortilla Ingredients:
Optional Add-Ins (Recommended):
Instructions
[ See step photos See my tips ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Let the batter sit for a minute or two to account for the natural thickening caused by coconut flour. The batter should be very runny right before cooking — it should pour easily (add more almond milk and eggs in *equal* proportions if needed to achieve this).
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If you are using the optional gelatin, add it last. Sprinkle it over the top of the batter (instead of dumping) and whisk as you do to avoid clumping. Then, add an extra 1/4 cup almond milk.
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Heat a small skillet (about 8 in (20 cm) diameter) over medium to medium-high heat and grease lightly (use oil of choice or an oil mister). Pour 1/4 cup (60 mL) of batter onto the skillet and immediately, rapidly tilt in different directions to evenly distribute, like making crepes. Cook, covered with a lid, until the edges are golden and you see bubbles forming in the middle. The edges will curl inward when you lift the lid (about 1-2 minutes). Flip over, cover again, and cook until browned on the other side (1-2 more minutes). Repeat until the batter is used up.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 8-inch tortilla
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the right batter consistency, avoid tortillas that fall apart or turn out like pancakes, and make them as sturdy as you need!
- Store: Keep paleo tortillas in the fridge for up to a week with paper towels between them to prevent sticking.
- Reheat: Warm them up in the oven or microwave—just like regular tortillas!
- Freeze: Freeze with parchment between them, then thaw in the fridge or on the counter. Pat dry if needed.
- Note on nutrition info: Nutrition info is based on coconut milk (almond milk is similar), but dairy milk will add more carbs. Egg and milk amounts can vary depending on your coconut flour—check the post for tips on getting the right consistency. Want sturdier tortillas? Add gelatin plus 1/4 cup more almond milk!
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718 Comments
Kim
0Just made these using only the 3 basic ingredients, but didn’t have coconut flour so I used almond flour. They taste better than I thought they would. Definitely making them a part of my diet.
Lisa
0Can I use Xanthan Gum instead of the gelatin powder and how much?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lisa, You can sub xanthan gum for the gelatin in this recipe, although they won’t be as pliable or sturdy as they would be with gelatin. Cut down the amount to 1/4 tsp.
Sarah
0I might be doing them wrong but these taste like a weird sweet and savory mix. They don’t work well for tortillas in my opinion.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Sarah, Sorry to hear they were not for you. You could try almond flour tortillas instead.
Irena Macri
0Great recipe! A little eggy but as expected with the keto version, still super nice.
Shashika
0Hi. I have tried few of you recipes. Can you use guar gum in place of gelatin?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Shashika, Guar Gum will make the tortillas gummier in texture. If you would like to use it, I would cut down the amount to 1/4 tsp or less. That should yield a similar result.
Cynthia J Aiken
0Can one substitute the coconut flout with super fine almond flour?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Cynthia, I don’t think this would work.
Chelsea B
0I was so disappointed followed the recipe aside from the gelatin and it was like an omelet added more flour and milk couldn’t get them to stay together ended up make regular tortillas for taco night.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Chelsea, I’m sorry these didn’t turn out as planned. The gelatin helps a lot with the structure of these tortillas. If your first couple of tortillas aren’t holding together, I suggest you add gelatin to help fix the batter next time around. I hope this helps.
Clem
0This was easy to do and they tasted good!!
I have made tastier tortillas but they were too much work. I could feel happy eating these easy ones every day!
Ann Mullen
0Just made some tortillas they are good. delight with them, I can have something resemblances of a wrap, the one thing that is a little disappointing is they are not crispy but I can live with it. thank you.
Sandy
0Epic fail. Fell apart & tasted strongly of eggs. Wasted my time & ingredients!! Sorry, Maya, but this was bad!!! The search for a tortilla recipe continues…
Anati
0Have you tried making it with egg replacement, as a vegan option?
I’m about to, and will keep you posted.
I’m not a pro but love experimenting with replacements 😉
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Anati, I haven’t personally tried this, but the recipe should still work with a flax egg.
Sabine
0Best low carb tortillas ever! Highly recommend!
Kathryn
0I just made these and followed the directions fairly well. I think they came out good. I am familiar with coconut flour so I was aware that the texture was going to be grainy. These reminded me kind of like crepes, but I thought these worked well for sandwich wraps, personal pizzas or even tacos. Not perfect, but keto is limited and it would be hard to find another grain, dairy-free alternative. I used the gelatin, not sure how they would have been without but they didn’t turn out super pliable Just enough to make it work. I really dislike eggy-tasting keto bread and this one didn’t bother me. I did add lots of spices, so maybe that helped. I fried in bacon grease in a not stick pan. This made them slightly crispy and easier to flip. Overall, I’d make it again. They were a good alternative!
Nathan
0Hi – this is actually one of the better recipes thank you so much. I bought an electric tortilla press and use one side (i do not use the top as it flattens one side and if you use the press it squishes everything out). Flipping is easy and it is completely flat as my frying pans are not. I would like to get the egg flavor out of it as much as possible. They are still really good but on lighter fillings the egg flavor comes through. Any thoughts?
Thanks again
Nathan
Wholesome Yum A
0Hi Nathan, my first suggestion would be to add more spices!
Angie
0Why does the recipe video show 3 ingredients and the recipe has 7 ingredients listed?
Wholesome Yum A
0Hi Angie, the remaining ingredients are optional.
Estelle
0I downsized to 2 eggs, 2x tbs coconut flour and about a third cup almond milk with the gelatin. I got three perfect soft and sturdy tortillas and was totally impressed with my chicken enchiladas. I had absolutely no problems when turning, followed your instructions and cooked with a lid
Margaret M.
0made for the first time today, used the gelatin. My wraps were better when I strictly followed your directions on time and covering (no surprise to me, but as always I was doing some experimenting). Can’t wait to use them. Only issue may be the coconut taste, but I think if I choose my filling recipe appropriately that will not be an issue. Thank you for this recipe!
Berti
0Why did you say tortilla wrap recipe was 3 ingredients when, in fact, it had 6? (Haven’t made yet)
Wholesome Yum L
0Hi Berti, you only need 3 ingredients to make this recipe. The others listed on the recipe card are optional and aren’t necessary. It just depends on how you want to make the recipe as to whether you use those ingredients. Hope this helps and that you try the recipe.
Jessica
0Can I use cream instead of almond milk?
Wholesome Yum
0Hi Jessica, yes you can! See the tips for thinning out the batter in the post above.
Jennifer Mcanlis
0Hi. If adding optional gelatin powder, how do you add it?
Wholesome Yum L
0Hi Jennifer, if you are using the optional gelatin, add it last. Sprinkle it over the top of the batter (instead of dumping) and whisk as you do to avoid clumping. Then, add an extra 1/4 cup almond milk.