How to make Flavorful Coconut Flour Flatbread (with Egg)

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Coconut flour flatbread or “Coconut Naan” is a type of Indian flatbread made with coconut flour instead of wheat flour. The traditional recipe of Coconut Naan or is also popularly known as Peshawari Naan doesn’t contain egg. But here we have customized the naan recipe so that it is more suited to the balanced zone diet followers. Here’s a recipe you can use to make coconut flour Flatbread (with egg):

Coconut Flour Flatbread (Zone Diet Friendly)

Coconut flour flatbread / naan is a type of Indian flatbread made with coconut flour instead of wheat flour. To make coconut flour naan that fits within the Zone Diet guidelines, you can adjust the recipe by using the appropriate ingredients and quantities to meet your daily needs. In this recipe we have used eggs to add protein to the flatbread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add in the egg whites, olive oil, and almond milk. Mix until well combined.
  • Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Form the dough into small balls, then flatten them into circles about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cook the naan for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 4-6 small naan, depending on the size of the dough balls you make. To make it more Zone Diet-friendly, you can pair the naan with a protein source such as grilled chicken or fish, and a serving of vegetables like roasted broccoli or cauliflower.
Keyword coconut, egg bhurji, flatbread, naan, roti, zone diet

Here’s the nutrition information for one serving (1 naan) of the coconut flour naan recipe I provided:

Calories: 105 Total Fat: 7g

  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 228mg Total Carbohydrate: 8g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Sugars: 1g Protein: 4g

This nutrition information is approximate and may vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used and the size of the naan. It’s also important to note that the Zone Diet recommends a specific ratio of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) in each meal, so it’s important to consider how this naan fits into your overall daily nutrition plan.