Following a keto or low-carb diet can be challenging, especially when it comes to bread. Most bread recipes are high in carbs, gluten, and dairy, making them unhealthy for a weight loss journey. Fortunately, there are ways to make gluten-free and dairy-free bread while still sticking to your macros. In this blog post, we'll walk you through a basic keto bread recipe, that is not only delicious and healthy but packed full of nutritional values.
Ingredients: (click on the ingredients for buying recommendations)
1 1/2 cups almond flour
3/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup psyllium husk powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
5 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup water
Optional topping: sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients - almond flour, coconut flour, ground flaxseed, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the melted coconut oil and water.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently with your hands and transfer it to the lined bread loaf pan. Flatten the top with your hands or a spatula and sprinkle sesame seeds on top (optional).
- Bake the bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool for a few minutes, then remove the bread loaf from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutritional values per slice (based on 16 slices):
Calories: 120 kcal
Protein: 4g
Fat: 10g
Carbs: 4g (3g net)
This gluten-free and dairy-free keto bread recipe is an excellent alternative to regular bread. It is low in carbs, high in fiber, and provides healthy fats from almond flour and coconut oil. By using psyllium husk powder, the bread has a great texture, and the ground flaxseed adds in additional nutritional value. This bread recipe is effortless to make and is perfect for those on a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Enjoy a slice of this delicious bread as a snack or as a side to your favorite keto meal, and stay on track with your weight loss goals.
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