SERVES :Makes 1 loaf of bread (20 slices)
MEAL TYPE :Breads and Muffins, Breakfasts,
Gluten-Free, Paleo, Side Dishes & and Soups
DIET TYPE :Gluten-Free, Ketogenic, Low-Carb, Paleo,
Vegetarian
INGREDIENTS:
1½ cups almond flour
6 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
3–4 tablespoons butter, melted
¾ teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons coconut flour
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Add the cream of tartar to the egg white mixture and, using a hand mixer, whip the eggs until soft peaks are formed.
Add the almond flour, butter, baking soda, apple cider vinegar and coconut flour to a food processor, blending until well-incorporated.
Place the mix into a bowl and gently fold in the egg white mixture.
Grease an 8x4 loaf pan and pour in the bread mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes.
*Note: can use 3 teaspoons baking powder instead of ¾ teaspoon baking soda and 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar*
If you’re following a keto diet, this keto bread recipe is definitely a must-know! It’s also a Paleo bread recipe and a gluten-free bread recipe. But even if you’re not following any of these diets, I think you’ll want to give this bread a try because it’s not only healthy, but absolutely delicious and easy to make at home.
Increasing your intake of healthy proteins and fats with a recipe like keto bread can really do wonders for your energy levels and so much more. Let’s take a look at why this may easily be a contender for the best bread recipe ever.
A Low-Carb Bread Full of Healthy Fats
What does it mean to be on a ketogenic (often shortened to “keto”) diet? When you’re on a keto diet, you consume a very low-carb, high-fat diet. The idea behind this way of eating and why it can work so well is that when the body gets such small amounts of glucose from carbohydrates, it can burn another fuel source — fat — for energy. This is why the keto diet is known for helping the body to burn fat impressively fast! What if you’re not trying to lower the number on your scale? The keto diet still may appeal to you since by limiting sugars and processed grains, you may lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a disease which is becoming more and more common these days.
Keto Bread Nutrition Facts
There are many low carb recipes and keto recipes out there, but this keto bread is really worth a try!
One slice of this low-carb bread recipe contains about:
65 calories
3.1 grams protein
6 grams fat
2.4 grams carbohydrates
1.2 grams fiber
0.4 grams sugar
74 milligrams sodium
5.3 milligrams cholesterol
1 milligram iron (5.6 percent DV)
19 milligrams calcium (1.5 percent DV)
70 international units vitamin A (1.4 percent DV)
As you can see, this recipe may not be for carb-free bread, but it’s pretty close with just over 2 grams of carbs per slice. How does typical bread compare? Just one slice of a 100 percent whole wheat sandwich bread can easily contain around 15 grams of carbohydrates!
This same slice example would only have 1 gram of fat compared to this recipe’s 6 grams of fat per slice. What about sugar? A whole wheat slice can easily have 6 grams or more per slice, while this keto bread has almost no sugar per slice at only 0.4 grams! And I’m using a relatively “healthy” bread for comparison, so this keto bread recipe is truly impressive.
Pretty much all of the carbs in this recipe come from coconut flour and almond flour, and I’m talking about almond flour that is made out of only one ingredient: almonds. So how many carbs in almond flour? In a ¼ cup serving of almond flour, there are only 6 grams of carbohydrates and an impressive 6 grams of protein — it’s like a nut protein powder!
Some keto bread recipes use flaxseed meal instead of almond/coconut flour while other recipes include psyllium powder which aren’t bad ideas since both ingredients are keto-friendly and up fiber content.
What else does this keto bread have to offer? It’s loaded with beneficial egg white protein— just remember to opt for organic, free-range eggs which are known be more nutrient dense. This recipe also provides some vitamin A thanks mainly to grass-fed butter. Vitamin A is excellent for the immune system, eye health, skin health and much more.
Finally: Don’t cheat when on Keto… not even a little, or a bite :
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