Paleo Tortilla Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free) (2024)

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Published on 07/09/2020 - Last updated on 03/12/2024

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This soft, flexible paleo tortilla recipe is perfect for creating delicious vegan, gluten-free sandwiches or wraps. Plus, these tortillas are grain-free and made with almond flour and arrowroot flour, perfect for a grain-free lifestyle.

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I love making simple bread recipes, like my 2-Ingredient Bread, Spinach Tortillas, or Flaxseed Tortillas. I’ve developed so many ways of turning classic recipes into much healthier and yet easier versions that I’m sure you’ll love these paleo wraps just as much!

Paleo baking is so similar to my other passion, keto baking. If you’ve tried my many tortilla recipes on Sweet As Honey, you’ll see that I’ve mastered the art of mixing paleo ingredient to make flatbreads that taste just like the real thing.

What Are Paleo Tortillas?

A paleo tortilla is a flatbread or wrap made with grain-free, gluten-free flours, dairy-free, and egg-free, like my Spinach Quinoa Tortillas.

Therefore, paleo tortillas are vegan and ideal to create vegan gluten-free wraps.

Why You’ll Love These Tortillas

These Paleo Tortillas are the perfect way of making wraps and tacos, and they are:

  • Gluten-Free
  • Grain-Free
  • Egg-Free
  • Dairy-Free
  • Vegan
  • Flexible
  • Only 6 Ingredients
  • Ready in 15 Minutes

Ingredients and Substitutions

Most vegan gluten-free tortilla recipes use grain as flour, like quinoa, rice, or millet. While all these flours are healthy, some can’t tolerate grain and therefore grain-free tortillas are your best option. I already shared with you a coconut flour tortilla recipe, this time let’s see how you can make delicious vegan gluten-free tortillas with almond flour!

All the ingredients you need for this vegan gluten-free tortilla recipe are:

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  • Arrowroot Flour or Tapioca Flour, either of these flours can be used for this recipe with the same amount, they are both paleo-friendly. You can also use corn starch instead of arrowroot flour but it won’t be paleo anymore and the tortillas will slightly less flexible. This is a paleo arrowroot tortilla recipe so the main flour used in the recipe is arrowroot flour. Arrowroot flour is very similar to corn flour in texture. It is ultra-fine, highly volatile, and can be difficult to measure. That is why it is important to measure this flour using the scoop and sweep method. It means that you must use a scoop to fill your cups. When the cup is full, don’t pack the flour, simply sweep the top using the blade of a knife.
  • Almond Flour or Almond Meal– Almond flour is less grainy than almond meal so I highly recommend fine almond flour for a white tortilla with no gritty texture.
  • Unsweetened Coconut milk or any plant-based milk. Soy milk is not paleo, but it is a great vegan option here. Almond milk works, but it makes the tortillas crispier, and they break easily when rolled.
  • Garlic powder – optional, but it adds a delicious garlic flavor.

How To Make Paleo Tortillas

The batter is very easy to prepare and will resemble a pancake batter, but it is slightly more liquid. These paleo tortillas are not made from a rollable dough like wheat tortillas. They are cooked like pancakes on a non-stick pan.

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  1. Add all the dry ingredients into a medium-sized mixing bowl to make the batter, and whisk to distribute the flour evenly.
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  1. Then, add the liquid at room temperature, not cold or the arrowroot flour will form lumps. Finally, whisk until smooth and looks like crepe batter in texture.
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  1. If you want to spread easily, don’t tilt the pan. Place the batter in the center of the pan and use the back of a tablespoon to spread the batter in a circular motion. That is the easiest way to learn how to spread paleo tortilla batter without breaking it. It takes just 2 minutes to cook a paleo tortilla on one side.
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  1. When bubbles appear on the surface of the tortillas and the sides are dry, use a spatula to flip. Slide a spatula under the tortilla to flip it over and cook for an extra 30 seconds on the other side.
  1. Repeat all these steps until you have used all the batter. You should be able to form 6 paleo tortillas with this recipe.
  2. Finally, remember that stacking cooked tortillas on a plate can make them stick together, so it’s better to cool them separately on a plate or cooling rack.
  3. Then, when they reach room temperature, stack them on a plate and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Tips for Perfect Paleo Wraps

If it is the first time that you cook arrowroot flour tortillas, there are a few things to note.

  1. First, use a non-stick pan or pancake griddle under medium-high heat and grease the pan with at least 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or oil spray.
  2. Then, keep in mind that you are working with high-starch flour which makes the dough very elastic when it comes in contact with heat.
  3. It means that you must scoop the 1/3 cup of batter in the center of the pan and then slightly tilt the pan but not too fast, the batter will spread/fall apart.
  4. Make sure you grease the pan between each addition of batter to prevent the tortillas from sticking to the pan.

Serving Suggestions

These tortillas are perfect with any Vegan Mexican dish.

My absolute favorite combinations are:

  • For my Vegan Birria Tacos. They are perfectly paired with the spicy jackfruit filling.
  • With my Lentil Taco Meat for a quick and easy Mexican dinner.
  • Filled with my TVP Taco Meat for a meat-like taco.
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Storage Instructions

You can store these paleo tortillas in the fridge for up to 3 days on a plate sealed with a silicone lid.

You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Rewarm them in a pancake pan for about 30 seconds on each side before serving so they get their softness back.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do paleo tortillas taste?

Since they are made of high-starch arrowroot flour, these grain-free tortillas are chewier than wheat-based tortillas.
However, they are delicious to carry any vegan food like Mexican food, roasted cauliflower, or as a side to vegan curry recipes.
They are very flexible and won’t break even if heavily filled.

Can I freeze vegan gluten-free tortillas?

These gluten-free vegan wraps freeze very well individually. Then, you can defrost them the day before at room temperature on a plate placed on the kitchen counter.

More Vegan Gluten-Free Bread Recipes

You may also like my other vegan gluten-free bread recipes below:

Vegan Gluten-free Tortillas

Lentil Wraps

Spinach Quinoa Tortillas

Quinoa Tortillas

Chickpea Tortillas

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Paleo Tortilla Recipe

These soft, flexible, vegan, grain-free tortillas make delicious tacos, wraps, and sandwiches.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 9 tortillas

Calories: 129.2 kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

4.91 from 88 votes

Ingredients

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To cook the tortillas

  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil - or olive oil per tortillas

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together: almond flour, arrowroot flour, salt, and garlic powder.

  • Whisk in coconut milk and water, both at room temperature, not cold, to avoid lumps. It should form a liquid batter similar to pancakes/crepes. If you like your flatbread thicker, add an extra 2 tablespoons of arrowroot flour, but if you like it thinner, keep it like this.

  • Warm a non-stick pan under medium heat, melt 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil, or spray oil over the pan.

  • When the oil is hot and melted, scoop 1/3 cup of batter into the center of the pan. Don't tilt the pan to spread the batter, or it will break into pieces due to the high amount of starch in the flour. Let the batter spread by itself, or to help it spread, use the back of a spoon that you run in a circular motion into the scooped batter to spread out gently.

  • Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then slide a slotted spatula under the tortilla and flip it over.

  • Cook for one more minute on the other side, then remove from the pan and set aside on a plate while you cook the rest of the batter.

Storage

  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, on a plate sealed with a silicone lid, or freeze individually.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1tortilla | Calories: 129.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.7g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 130.2mg | Potassium: 3.6mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin B12: 0.2µg | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Vitamin D: 6.6µg | Calcium: 37.9mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Magnesium: 2.9mg | Phosphorus: 1.4mg | Zinc: 0.05mg

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Paleo Tortilla Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free) (2024)

FAQs

What are Paleo tortillas made of? ›

This soft, flexible paleo tortilla recipe is perfect for creating delicious vegan, gluten-free sandwiches or wraps. Plus, these tortillas are grain-free and made with almond flour and arrowroot flour, perfect for a grain-free lifestyle.

Are old El Paso gluten-free tortillas vegan? ›

IS OLD EL PASO VEGAN? We offer a great range of vegan products, so you can make all your favourite Mexican dishes without the worry. Old El Paso Tortillas are vegan and make the perfect base for a variety of recipes, as well as our Tortilla Pockets™, Stand 'N' Stuff™ Tortilla Boats and Taco Shells.

Is there such thing as gluten-free tortillas? ›

Our Certified Gluten Free tortillas feature all of the goodness and softness of a great tasting tortilla without the gluten. These soft taco flour tortillas are gluten free, vegan-friendly, and have no artificial colors.

What tortillas have no flour? ›

Cauliflower Tortillas with Cassava Flour

Made with a veggie boost of cauliflower and a neutral cassava flour base, these tortillas are clean without compromise and share the authentic taste and flexibility of a traditional flour tortilla.

What is the healthiest form of tortillas? ›

When it comes to nutrition, corn tortillas have the advantage of being made from whole grains, with fewer calories, sodium, and carbs but more fiber than flour tortillas. They're also gluten-free. As for cooking and eating, some people complain that corn tortillas break easily.

What makes tortillas not vegan? ›

Commercially produced tortillas aren't made with lard anymore, but they can still have derivatives of animal products in them. Sometimes ingredients like butter, whey, and animal glycerin are added to the dough. It's always best to check the ingredient list before buying.

What tortilla brands are vegan? ›

Vegan Tortillas Brands
  • Old El Paso Tortillas.
  • Amaizin Organic Tortillas.
  • Tesco Own Brand Tortillas.
  • Whole Foods 365 Brand Tortillas.
  • Rudi's Gluten-Free Tortillas.
  • Food For Life Sprouted Corn Tortillas.
  • Mission Tortillas (uses enzymes)
  • Taco Bell Tortillas.

Are wraps healthier than bread? ›

Wraps contain more carbohydrates but also contain more fiber. One slice of whole-wheat bread and one whole-wheat wrap also contain a similar protein content and contain the same amount of fat. As long as you are choosing whole-grain options, whichever you prefer to eat is what you should choose.

Are Mission gluten-free tortillas vegan? ›

Mission wraps, tortillas and chips do not contain any ingredients coming from animal-based products, making them acceptable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Is hummus gluten-free? ›

Hummus is usually gluten-free, but not always. Traditional hummus is naturally gluten-free as are most brands such as Sabra Hummus. There are reports out there of certain brands either including flour in their hummus or just declaring that their hummus may contain wheat and/or is made on shared equipment.

Are Doritos gluten-free? ›

The final verdict: Are Doritos safe to eat if you're gluten-free? Most Doritos flavors aren't gluten-free; the only one that does earn the gluten-free label is the Simply White Organic Cheddar Doritos.

Is oatmeal gluten-free? ›

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

Are siete tortillas paleo? ›

Are Siete Tortillas paleo-friendly? Yes. The principles of a paleo diet are to eat real, nutrient-dense foods, and to avoid foods that cause inflammation. All of our ingredients are commonly recommended as part of a paleo diet.

Do potatoes have gluten? ›

The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

What is in paleo flour? ›

Our Paleo Baking Flour is a unique blend of almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour and tapioca flour, combined in the perfect proportions for easy grain free baking and cooking!

What are almond flour tortillas made of? ›

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine. Add the water and oil and mix it well with a spoon to form a dough. Knead the dough with your hands or a stand mixer) until it's soft and smooth (30-45 seconds by hand).

What are zero carb tortillas made of? ›

Water, Resistant Wheat Starch, Resistant Potato Starch, Wheat protein, Cellulose, Extra virgin olive oil, Allulose, Contain 2% or less of the following: Salt, Leavening (Sodium bicarbonate, Corn starch, Monocalcium phosphate), Preservatives (Calcium propionate, Sorbic acid), Yeast, Dough conditioner (Fumaric acid, Mono ...

Can you eat tortillas on a paleo diet? ›

Gluten Free & Paleo Tortillas (Nut Free, too!) Grain free tortillas are easy to make with a few simple ingredients and a pan. No grains, gluten, dairy, or nuts, and there is an egg free/vegan adaptation option in the recipe notes. These grain free tortillas truly are for everyone!

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