Ground almond recipes

This gluten-free banana bread is great for using up overripe bananas. We've used gluten-free flour and almond flour for a light, moist texture

Make the most of the distinctive flavours of caraway seeds with this easy loaf, made with ground almonds and topped with flaked almonds

Use the natural mellow sweetness of in-season strawberries to add sweetness to these muffins. They're lower in refined sugar than normal muffins as a result

Treat family and friends to these miniature French almond cakes for afternoon tea, or take along to a coffee morning. Browning the butter adds extra nuttiness

Turn a simple traybake into a floral masterpiece with some clever piping – the perfect cake for a springtime gathering

Make a centrepiece cake for a summer get-together. This take on a victoria sandwich comes with a twist in the form of an almond and raspberry sponge

This gluten-free apple cake swaps flour, refined sugar and butter for ground almonds, agave syrup and olive oil – and it’s gorgeous

Finish off a dinner party with this silky, rich chocolate mousse served with crunchy homemade almond biscuits. Good-quality olive oil is the secret to the mousse's texture

Fancy a baking project? This stunning twisted loaf with layers of dark chocolate and almonds is a good one to try when you've got a little extra time

Enjoy the summery flavours of peach and raspberry in this gorgeous traybake. Cherries or rhubarb would also work well, but you can use whatever's in season

Bake these squidgy, cinnamon-flavoured balls to mark the Jewish holiday of Passover, or simply enjoy with an afternoon cuppa

Pair almonds and apricots in this moreish cake. Made with polenta, the cake has a lovely moist texture and a fruity tang. Enjoy with crème fraîche

Elevate this Bakewell-inspired tart with the addition of zesty, tangy marmalade and fragrant earl grey tea leaves. Enjoy hot or cold with plenty of cream

Grab a few of these energy-boosting healthy cookies for a quick breakfast, or offer as snacks to bridge the hunger gap before dinner. Enjoy with yogurt and fruit

This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake - perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat

Whiz up cauliflower and ground almonds in a food processor to make this gluten-free pizza base - top with tomatoes, aubergine and cheese

Sharp, tangy gooseberries are the perfect foil to sweet, melt-in-the-mouth clafoutis. Enjoy warm or cold

Replace sugar with xylitol and swap butter and oil for a puréed whole orange in this light and zesty cake, with ground almonds and polenta

April opts for the 'naked' style of decorating so the cake isn't swamped with icing, but instead delicately finished with candied almonds and Swiss meringue buttercream

Who doesn’t love a bakewell tart packed with raspberries and almonds? Serve the classic English dessert with a dollop of cream or warm custard

This gluten-free, flourless citrus cake is made using polenta and ground almonds. Serve with lemon drizzle icing and creamy mascarpone for an indulgent dessert