As you know, my main goal is to make gluten-free food healthy, affordable, and accessible to everyone. That’s why I insist on creating recipes using natural ingredients. Because they’re easier to find, cheaper, healthier, and more environmentally friendly.
Whenever I made yuca arepas, I always thought about trying other recipes with the same dough: pizzas, empanadas… and after trying one thing after another, I came up with the idea of making wraps. Well, at the risk of sounding arrogant, I’ll say it was a great idea!
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredient Notes
- Cassava Wraps
- How to make Cassava Wrap
- Secrets to Success
- Recipe Variations
- Storage Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- Related post
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love cassava wraps because they offer a naturally gluten-free alternative that’s perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. Made from cassava root, these wraps have a light, slightly chewy texture and a subtle, mildly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with a variety of fillings without overpowering them.
They’re incredibly versatile, making them great for tacos, burritos, sandwiches, or any wrap-style meal, and they hold up well without tearing easily. Besides being delicious, cassava wraps are nutritious, providing a good source of carbohydrates along with some vitamins and minerals.
Many people also find cassava easier to digest compared to traditional wheat-based wraps. If you’re looking to reduce your grain intake or just try something new and tasty, cassava wraps are a fantastic choice.
Ingredients Note:
These ingredients aren’t just tasty but also offer amazing benefits for your health too, just like:
Cassava flour: Helps keep blood sugar steady, which is important for balanced hormones like insulin and stress hormones.
Coconut flour: High in fiber and healthy fats that support digestion and give energy, helping keep stress hormones balanced.
Pink salt: Provides important minerals that help your body make and balance hormones, and support your thyroid and adrenal glands.
Garlic salt: Helps your liver get rid of extra hormones and toxins, keeping your hormones in check.
Onion salt: Supports your liver and reduces inflammation, which helps maintain healthy hormone levels.
Coconut oil: Gives healthy fats needed to make hormones like estrogen and testosterone and supports your body’s stress response.
Cassava Wraps
3
servings30
minutesIngredients
½ cup cassava flour
1 tablespoon coconut flour
¼ teaspoon pink salt
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil
½ cup hot water
Directions
- Add all the ingredients except the hot water. Mix well and, using a fork, try to coat the flour with the coconut oil and form a sandy texture.
- Carefully add the hot water and begin to form a dough with your hands. The idea is that after kneading, the dough won’t stick to your hands. Divide it into 2 to 3 balls and cover with a cloth to prevent them from drying out.
- Meanwhile, heat a nonstick skillet.
- Using an arepa pan or two plates lined with parchment paper, place each ball inside and flatten until you have a wrap.
- Place each wrap in the pan and cook for 2 minutes on one side and 30 seconds on the other until golden brown.
Secrets to Success
- These wraps are an excellent option for all your meals. You can make them in advance and freeze them.
Recipe Variations
Here are two delicious varieties of Cassava Wraps that you can try at home.
- Tropical Veggie Wrap: Spread a generous layer of coconut yogurt on the cassava wrap, then add sliced mango, cucumber, shredded carrots, and fresh mint. The creamy yogurt adds a cooling contrast to the sweet and crunchy veggies, making it a refreshing, hormone-friendly meal.
- Spicy Chickpea Wrap: Mix coconut yogurt with a bit of sriracha or chili powder, then spread it on the wrap. Add roasted chickpeas, spinach, and avocado slices for a protein-packed, creamy, and spicy wrap that supports digestion and healthy fats for hormone balance.
Recipe FAQs
- Are cassava wraps gluten-free?
Yes, cassava wraps are naturally gluten-free because they’re made from cassava root flour, making them a great option for people with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. - Is coconut yogurt good for hormones?
Coconut yogurt contains healthy fats and probiotics that support gut health, which plays a key role in hormone regulation and balance. - Can I use cassava wraps for savory and sweet fillings?
Definitely! Cassava wraps have a mild, slightly sweet flavor that works well with both savory ingredients like veggies and proteins, and sweet options like fruit and coconut yogurt.
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