Almond flour, also known as almond meal, is a protein-rich flour that's often used in gluten-free and paleo diet cooking. Almond meal is rich in calories, use it in moderation. Almond flour is skinless blanched almonds that have been ground into superfine texture powder. It is gluten free rich in protein and contain only 6 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Use in pancakes, scones, breading, meatballs and meat loaf, pasta, biscuits, macrons, almond cake, brownies and gluten free cookies.