Here are some of my favorite, most flavorful cassava flour recipes that I make most often.
After spending time in Bali, where cassava flour is commonly used, I became captivated by this versatile, gluten-free, grain-free flour. I shared what I learned about cassava flour in a previous post and since then have developed many recipes using it. People often find us through searches about cassava flour, and it’s easy to see why — it behaves remarkably like traditional flours in so many applications.
That said, I don’t use cassava flour every day. I tend to keep grain-free flours like cassava, almond and coconut to a minimum because I prioritize nutrient-dense foods and I’m careful with my digestion. Still, when I want something special, cassava flour is a reliable solution that yields great texture and flavor.
Below are 11 of my go-to cassava flour recipes. Each one highlights a different way to use this flour — from savory tortillas to delicate crepes and indulgent desserts. I hope they inspire you in the kitchen.
1. Cassava Flour Tortillas
The recipe that started it all. These tortillas are adaptable and can be used for tacos, wraps, pinwheels and chips.
2. Mini Chicken Pot Pies (gluten-free, paleo)
Individual servings topped with a golden, flaky cassava flour crust make these pot pies comforting and elegant.
3. Vanilla Bean Cassava Crepes with Strawberry Chia Jam
Delicate, sweet crepes paired with strawberry chia jam and coconut cream make a delightful weekend breakfast or brunch.
4. Herbed Chevre, Spinach and Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
A crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s creative and easy to adapt. The cassava flour tortilla holds fillings beautifully and makes elegant pinwheels.
5. Grilled Fish Tacos with Citrus Carrot Slaw
Lightly grilled white fish combined with a bright, citrusy carrot slaw is perfect folded into cassava flour tortillas for a fresh take on tacos.
6. Molten Chocolate Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream and Pistachios
A touch of cassava flour gives these cakes a tender exterior and a gooey, molten center — topped with coconut whipped cream and crunchy pistachios for contrast.
7. Pulled Pork Street Tacos with Cassava Flour Tortillas
These pulled pork tacos showcase how versatile cassava tortillas are — they hold up to juicy fillings and make every bite satisfying.
8. Coconut Amaretto Crepe Cake
A stunning layered dessert made with cassava flour crepes and flavored creams — perfect for special occasions when you want something showstopping.
9. Herbed Cassava Tortilla Chips
Make crispy, seasoned chips from cassava tortillas — a great substitute for corn chips and ideal with dips like spinach-artichoke or roasted beet hummus.
10. Pumpkin Pie (grain-free, dairy-free)
This pumpkin pie uses a cassava flour crust that works for any seasonal filling, not just pumpkin. The crust bakes up golden and flaky.
11. Steak Fajitas with Cassava Flour Tortillas
If you want something different from tacos, steak fajitas wrapped in cassava tortillas are an easy, crowd-pleasing option that’s simple to scale for guests.
Have you tried cassava flour? I recommend the brand I use and trust for consistent results.