Tiger nuts—have you heard of them? While the name implies they’re a nut, it’s actually quite deceiving—they’re actually an ancient root vegetable primarily grown in Africa and Spain. They’re great for those with nut allergies as they taste like a nut, but aren’t actually one. There’s a ton of things you can do with the superfood and here are a few ways to eat them.
Raw
The beauty of tiger nuts is you can eat them right out of the bag! They come peeled or unpeeled and they make the perfect snack.
Bake with Tiger Nut Flour
While tiger nuts aren’t technically a nut, like almond flour, you can bake with it. Tiger nut flour has a subtler taste, which makes it great for baking. In addition, it’s packed with nutrients.
Top Granola, Cereal, or Trail Mix
Like other nuts, tiger nuts are a delicious addition to granola, cereal, and trail mix. They add some texture and taste to whatever you add them to.
Soak or Cook Them
Raw tiger nuts tend to be a bit hard, so if you prefer a softer nut, you can soak, boil, or roast them.
