Easy Vegan Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast) (2024)

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These vegan flatbread rounds are delicious to eat with soup, as a tortilla, or even as a wrap. Dip it in your favorite guacamole or top it with chicken and fresh herbs.

They're a soft and squishy flatbread that works for gluten free, Paleo, AIP, and dairy free diets.

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Why I love this recipe

When you're following the Paleo diet, AIP, or another grain-free & dairy free lifestyle —one craving that seems to always be there is bread.

This flatbread recipe satisfies that craving with healthy ingredients. This recipe is inspired by this Paleo Naan. It's a similar consistency, but I've adapted it to work a little better for me.

In 2020, I went through the AIP protocol in my Hashimoto's healing journay and these were an absolute lifesaver in the elimination phase. In fact, I still make them today even though I've added a lot of the ingredients back in.

  1. They are SO simple to make. I've even got the recipe memorized after making these so many times over the last few months.
  2. They have a delicious spongy texture that I love.
  3. These are so versatile. I can dip them in guacamole, or use them as a base to an open faced taco.

Tools Needed to Make Homemade Vegan Flatbread

Ingredients Needed to Make Easy Flatbread Recipe

  • Coconut flour - I used Bob's Red Mill coconut flour for this one. If you're lucky enough to have a store that carries some of their products, I highly recommend them.
  • Tapioca starch (or arrowroot flour) - I used Bob's Red Mill for this as well. Some of the benefits of tapioca include that it'sgluten-free, grain-free and nut-free; low in calories, sugar and fat; tasteless and odorless; and binds and thickens recipes.
  • Coconut milk - If I can the no-guar "simple" coconut milk on sale at my local health food store, I buy it there. Otherwise, it's cheaper on Amazon here.
  • Salt - I love using this salt because the trace minerals aren't stripped out like in table salt. Plus, I think it tastes better.

How to make Easy Vegan Flatbread Recipe (Without Yeast)

Follow these steps for a "bread-like" treat.

Step 1: Mix all ingredients in a bowl

The first step is pretty straightforward. Just mix everything up. It'll be the consistency of a thick batter.

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Step 2: Cook In a pan

Next, scoop some of the batter into a hot pan and spread it out with the back of your spoon. You can make these whatever size you like, I tend to like the 3" round size.

Once it bubbles up on top, flip them over and cook the other side. Each side should only take a few minutes (faster if your pan is hotter).

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FAQ & Recipe Tips

Can I substitute different flours?

The blend of coconut flour and either tapioca starch or arrowroot powder works well in this recipe. The tapioca or arrowroot will give it a spongy texture (which I love) and it will hold everything together.

Can I Make These ahead & How Do I store them?

These tend to stick to each other if you stack them while hot. So I recommend putting a layer of parchment paper between them. They keep for about a week in the fridge and also freeze well.

What kind of flour is in Paleo bread?

Paleo "breads" are often made with some combination of almond flour, coconut flour, cassava flour, or starches like tapioca or arrowroot. There are often eggs involved, too. This flatbread is AIP approved because there are no nuts and no eggs.

How to use These Paleo Flatbread rounds?

Here are some ideas to use for your flatbread rounds.

  • Dip it in guacamole or this delicious .
  • Use it as a tortilla (in place of these Paleo tortillas).
  • Use it to soak up leftover sauces on your plate (like this delicious 5 minute coconut curry sauce).

Does flat bread have dairy?

Often flatbreads are vegan (check the ingredient label to know for sure). I used coconut milk in this vegan flat bread recipe so it is dairy free. It is also nut and egg free.

What makes flatbread flat?

Flatbread is traditionally unleavened bread, which is made without yeast. You can make almost anything with just flour, water, and salt.

It is flattened and baked, typically in a brick oven. We're using a cast iron today (sadly, there is no brick oven in my kitchen).

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Vegan Flatbread Recipe

Yield: 12 3" round flatbreads

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This Paleo & Vegan flatbread is spongy and delicious. Make some today to dip in your favorite dip or use it as a healthy wrap.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. The batter should be a thick consistency (like pancake batter).
  2. Heat your skillet (we use cast-iron) on medium-high heat.
  3. Drizzle a little oil into the hot pan and scoop some of the batter into the pan.
  4. Spread it out with a spoon until it reaches your desired size.
  5. Cook it on the first side for 2-4 minutes, until you see bubbles on the top.
  6. Flip them over and finish cooking on the other side (about 1-2 minutes).

Notes

  • I like making these as 3" round flatbreads, the recipe makes 12 of this size. You can choose to make them 6", but it won't make as many
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12Serving Size: 1 3" round flatbread
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 96Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

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FAQs

Does flatbread contain yeast? ›

The primary difference between flatbread and pizza dough is that many flatbreads are unleavened, whereas pizza dough uses yeast. The yeast used in pizza dough requires the dough to rise for a certain amount of time before cooking and creates a fluffier, thicker crust.

Why are my flatbreads hard? ›

Try to let the dough rest between steps, for example, form the balls then roll the first ball that had a minute to rest. Cook the flatbread on medium heat – too high heat will burn them. And yet, too low heat will cause them to become too hard when cooled.

Are flat breads healthy? ›

Other flatbread dough variations include a fat like olive oil or butter. Is flatbread healthy? Yes! It's one of the healthiest breads you can make because it's low in calories and fat but high in fiber.

What bread has no yeast? ›

Soda Bread

This sturdy breakfast bread comes together and relies on baking soda as a leavener. You can swap out the walnuts and dried currants with any chopped nuts, seeds and dried fruit you have in your pantry.

What ingredient kills yeast in bread? ›

Salt acts as a yeast inhibitor, slowing growth and reproduction of yeast in bread dough.

What is the secret to softer bread? ›

Bread Making Tips For Softer Bread
  1. Do Not Over-Knead Your Dough. ...
  2. Ensure Dough is Well Hydrated. ...
  3. Lubricate With Oil. ...
  4. Add Sugar. ...
  5. Add Eggs. ...
  6. Reduce Baking Time. ...
  7. Create Steam in Oven. ...
  8. Add Milk.
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Why is my flatbread not fluffy? ›

If your flatbreads are too dense, it's probably because you did not knead the dough enough. Make sure your dough looks completely smooth after kneading. You should also make sure that your baking powder is still viable or your flatbread will not rise as they bake and will turn out dense and hard.

Why won't my flatbread puff up? ›

Common issues for pita that does not puff up in the oven is the result of dough that is improperly proofed, dough that is too dry, dough that was not rolled thin enough or baking at too low of a temperature.

What is the healthiest flatbread to eat? ›

The Five Healthiest Breads
  1. Spelt bread. Spelt is an ancient type of wheat that originates from the Middle East and has recently become more and more popular on the healthy eating circuit due to its low gluten levels. ...
  2. Lavash bread. ...
  3. Turkish flatbread. ...
  4. Rye bread. ...
  5. Markouk bread.

Are flatbreads better than bread? ›

Not particularly. It may be denser -- that is, contain more carbohydrates and other ingredients including sugars -- than the typical white bread.

Should you toast flatbread? ›

Toast it however, and it comes to life. The slight browning of the outside improves the flavour. The steaming of the inside softens the bread inside.

Why do people eat flat bread? ›

The truth is, flatbreads have been popular for centuries all over the world simply because they are easy to produce and even more delicious to eat. From ubiquitous Italian pizzas to lesser-known Indian chapatti, the one food that connects almost all culinary cultures is the simple but flavorful flatbread.

Which type of flatbread usually contains yeast? ›

Sheermal is saffron-seasoned flatbread found in Middle Eastern countries like Iran and Pakistan, but it's also found in Northern India (via Delighted Cooking). Unlike roti, Sheermal is made with milk as well as the typical leavening agents of yeast and base of all-purpose flour.

Does Subway flatbread contain yeast? ›

Wheat Flour (Thiamine, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Wholemeal Concentrate (3%) (Wheat Bran, Wheat Germ), Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Bread Improver (Soy Flour, Emulsifiers (472e, 481, 471), Flour Improver (300), Enzymes (Wheat), Iodised Salt (Potassium Iodate, Anti-Caking Agent (535)), Canola Oil, Mineral Salt (170), Caramel ( ...

Does Subway flatbread have yeast? ›

FLATBREAD, WHITE Enriched unbleached wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, ascorbic acid added as a dough conditioner, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, yeast, soybean oil, contains less than 2% of the following: nonfat dry milk, wheat gluten, salt, sugar, calcium ...

What are flatbreads made of? ›

A flatbread is bread made usually with flour; water, milk, yogurt, or other liquid; and salt, and then thoroughly rolled into flattened dough. Many flatbreads are unleavened, although some are leavened, such as pita bread.

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