Ground Almonds vs Almond Flour: How to Make Both at Home

Two bowls comparing almond flour and meal.

Ground Almonds vs Almond Flour: How to Make Both at Home

Ground almonds and almond flour may look similar, but each brings a different texture and flavor to recipes. Learning how they differ helps you get the right results, whether you’re baking or cooking. Making them at home is simple and rewarding.

Course Pantry

Cuisine American, International

Keyword almond flour, almond flour and almond meal, almond meal, baked goods, finely, finely ground, flour, grind, ground almond, make almond, make almond flour, use almond flour

Prep Time 6

Servings Portions

Calories 103kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Magic Bullet Blender

Ingredients

1 Cup Almonds

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Gather peeled and unpeeled almonds to make both almond flour and almond meal, measuring the amount needed for each.
Divide almonds into small batches for blending, especially if using a Magic Bullet or food processor, to ensure even grinding.
Pulse the almonds until you achieve a fine, flour-like texture for almond flour, or stop earlier for a slightly coarse almond meal.
Check the texture and pulse again if needed to break down any larger pieces for a consistent finish.

Notes

For a finer almond flour, blend almonds longer to get that perfect, smooth texture.
If you want a coarser meal, pulse the almonds fewer times.
Always use fresh almonds for the best results when making almond flour or meal at home.

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