Gluten-Free ✔
Non-GMO ✔
Fiber and protein-rich ✔
These homemade tortilla alternatives are great if you need gluten-free options, want a healthier tortilla for your Mexican nights, or are out of store-bought tortillas and need to make your own!
With only a few ingredients, they are quick and super easy to make!
- Flaxseed tortillas
- Cassava flour tortillas
- Non-GMO white corn tortillas
- Chickpea flour tortillas
FLAX SEED TORTILLA RECIPE
Flax seeds pack 30 g of protein and 46 g of fiber, and let’s not forget all the omega-3s they offer!!
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup flaxseed blended into flour
- 1 Cup Water
- Salt to taste
Directions:
- Bring water to a boil, then add blended flax and form a dough (add 1 Tbs more flax if needed).
- Press the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it into a flat tortilla.
- Cut out circles and heat them in a pan for 2-3 min.
cassava flour tortillas
These cassava flour tortillas are soft, slightly chewy, and foldable for your favorite tacos or wraps.
READ MORE: 9 Grain-free flour options with their pros, cons, and uses
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cassava flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- ⅔ cup warm water
Directions:
- Add the cassava flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, oil, and water to a large bowl and mix together. Form into a dough ball.
- Split a Ziploc bag, or use parchment paper, and place the dough ball between two layers.
- Use a plate to press the dough down into a flat, round shape.
- Add to a pan with medium-high heat and brown on both sides till cooked.
- Serve with your favorite taco or wrap ingredients!
NON-GMO WHITE CORN TORTILLA RECIPE
Non-GMO foods are very important to us. The amount of antioxidants is much higher in natural, organic foods. Try this non-GMO corn flour from Mexico to make your next tortilla.
READ MORE: Are non-GMO foods healthier? 6 reasons we absolutely think so!
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup corn flour or cornmeal (milled to a finer powder)
- 1 Cup scant water
Directions:
- Mix the masa flour and water until a dough-like consistency is reached.
- Moisten your hands with water, roll a ball, and flatten it like a tortilla with your hand. Or place the ball between two pieces of plastic film and gently press down with a plate to make the tortilla.
- Add to medium-heat skillet and brown on both sides
CHICKPEA FLOUR TORTILLA RECIPE
Are you sensitive to gluten or want a high-fiber tortilla instead of refined white-flour tortillas? This easy recipe uses chickpea flour (aka garbanzo bean flour) and is a great way to replace traditional tortillas.
Read More: A comprehensive guide on chickpeas: a plant-based protein hero
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup chickpea flour
- 1/3 Cup tapioca starch
- 1/2 Cup water
Directions:
- Mix the chickpea flour and tapioca starch.
- Add the water and mix until you get a pancake-batter-like consistency.
- Add 1/3 cup of the mixture to a warm skillet coated with olive oil.
- Swirl around and cook for 2 minutes each side.
