This is the Best Ever Keto Low Carb Bread! Please note: this is a VEGETARIAN recipe and although I am currently working on a vegan version, I don’t quite have it down just yet. Stay tuned for that one 🙂
I’ve recently decided to embark on a low-carb diet. I am the very definition of a “carbaholic” and that just isn’t ok. So it’s time to make some much needed changes and since bread is, and always will be, my downfall…I started experimenting with low-carb baking. Keto, short for the Ketogenic Diet, is not dissimilar to the Atkins Diet. While I may never get that extreme, I can’t find any reason not to attempt to minimize the carbs in my life.
What it is: Light, fluffy (think cornbread), egg-y, slice-able, toast-able and pretty darn delicious! It’s mild in flavor, but would do wonderful with added flavorings and/or an herb butter. What it isn’t: If you were hoping for some thick, crusty loaf… well, I haven’t mastered that exactly. BUT, if you are like me and counting carbs, this one clocks in at under 2 grams per slice. I made a round loaf, but this would make 12 slices from a standard loaf pan.
First impression is that is nearly doubles in size, but doesn’t really rise per se. I am skeptical at this point. But it gets better 🙂
I decided to pretend I was in America’s Test Kitchen and toasted a slice. Yep, that worked! When toasted, you really get that nutty aroma from the almond flour. But flavor-wise, there is no almond taste. Again, flavored butter would be fabulous here.
Next, I decided to cube up some of the bread and lightly toss it with oil and herbs to make some croutons. This also worked perfectly! I’ll be enjoying these on my salad tonight. However, I started thinking about stuffing. Mmmmm, stuffing. Am I right?
Also, let me insert a quick cook’s note here: I would treat these like any other bread cubed stuffing and either air dry them or oven dry them before toasting to remove any excess moisture. This will ensure the crispiness we are looking for. Really nice texture.
Lastly, I decided to give the remaining bread a whiz in the food processor to make crumbs. See cooks note above. I pan toasted these, but they would have been crispier if they had been allowed to air or oven dry first.
I used these dried crumbs in an upcoming recipe for breaded cauliflower and as you can see, also a winner. I lightly coated the cauliflower with a mixture of almond milk and almond flour (in keeping with the low-carb theme) before tossing with the crumbs. A heavier coating could be easily achieved, if desired.
All in all, I could find nothing to dislike about this recipe! It was a winner for me all the way around. So now this has me on a mission (as mentioned above) to create a vegan low-carb bread. The creative wheels in my head are already spinning. But I will definitely be making this one again.
Did you make this recipe for Best Ever Keto Low Carb Bread? If so, leave a comment below and let me know what you thought. Serving size is one slice, or 1/12 of a standard loaf pan. Remember we are looking for net carbs, so that’s total carbs less dietary fiber.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 C Almond Flour (also known as almond MEAL)
- 6 large Eggs separated
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 4 tbsp Butter or vegan margarine, melted
- pinch Salt
- Herbs optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat with the cream of tartar until soft peaks have formed.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the almond flour, egg yolks, baking powder, melted butter, salt and herbs, if desired.
- Add 1/3 of the egg whites to the processor.
- I like to mix the remaining 2/3 egg whites by hand so as not to deflate them too much, but you can incorporate briefly in the processor.
- Pour into a prepare loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes clean. It should be golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely. Or enjoy warm with some butter.
Nancy says
Allergic to almonds (and gluten) and eggs. Oh well. Guess this isn’t the website for me.
Moggie says
I am a little confused regarding the eggs, do you separate them and then use the yokes in the bread mixture of are the yokes totally disregarded???? I ask because your recipe says 6 large eggs and not 6 large egg whites.
aimee says
Hello, I apologize if that was confusing. The egg whites and cream of tartar are combined until soft peaks have formed. The egg yolks are mixed in with the remaining ingredients. The egg white mixture is then incorporated into that to lighten it up. I’ve edited the recipe so hopefully it’s a little clearer 🙂
Keto Recipes says
It’s tasty as it looks.
I love it.
Cecelia says
I have just put my bread in the oven. Say prayers.
Denmark says
That bread looks so delicious! I love bread so I will be sure to make this recipe.
marlene van ankum says
what if you don’t have a food processor?
aimee says
You can definitely do this in a mixer (or with a hand mixer) OR if you don’t have one and are feeling really ambitious, you can whisk it all by hand. Definitely don’t need a food processor 🙂
Robin says
Still working on the vegan version?
Tried many things. But vegan and keto just wont work out regarding bread. Either it tastes bad or the consistency is bad.
Hope you have better results than me.
aimee says
Still can’t quite get the same effect yet unfortunately ;(
Bella Hardy @ Healthnerdy.com says
That low carb bread looks so zesty and tasty! Absolutely love your creative idea! Thanks, Aimee for sharing!
aimee says
Thank you!
Jill Roberts @ Wellnessgeeky.com says
I had a similar low carb bread at a restaurant recently and found myself craving it and wondering if I could recreate it today.