The wonders of almond flour are many. It's got protein, a gentle nutty-sweet flavor, and only one ingredient (almonds, or course!). It's grain-free, paleo, and gluten-free. But almond flour's assets ...

In the simplest terms, marzipan is a light-colored, ground almond confection with a texture similar to Play-Doh. It is made by grinding blanched almonds (or almond flour) with confectioners’ sugar.