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I’m still on my Indian food kick! Obviously my Coconut Curry Chicken recipe needed a side dish, and keto naan bread – or low carb naan as it’s also called – is it! This keto naan with almond flour makes a delicious flatbread that pairs perfectly with Indian food, but also would be a great side to soup or salad. I can’t wait to hear what you all think about this keto naan recipe! It just might become your new favorite low carb bread…
Naan sounds like a complicated recipe but this gluten free naan recipe is pretty fool-proof. If you’ve made fathead dough before (you have, right?) you’ll know how easy it is.
And if you haven’t? Well, make this keto naan bread first, and then go make my fathead pizza crust recipe for your next keto pizza night!
How To Make Keto Naan Bread
This keto naan with almond flour recipe is made with a twist on my fathead pizza dough recipe. I love using fathead dough for low carb bread replacements because it has a chewy texture, which makes it taste so similar to the higher carb versions.
First we knead together the fathead dough recipe. Once it comes together, form it into a ball and then we’ll separate into six sections – use a knife to cut like a pie.
Then we roll them into balls and form them into the naan shapes and bake.
PRO TIP: Keto naan bread is supposed to have a rustic shape, so it doesn’t need to be perfectly round, or perfectly shaped. I thought it was easier to just shape with my hands than use a rolling pin, but if you do want to roll it out, make sure to use parchment paper on both sides of the naan so that it doesn’t stick to the rolling pin.
Once it’s done baking and has beautiful golden spots all over, it’s time for the best part! This keto flatbread is topped with an addicting combination of garlic, butter, and parsley. Don’t even think about skipping this part!
What Is Keto Naan?
Keto naan bread is a low carb flatbread. Traditional naan is an oven-baked flatbread that is found in various Indian and Asian cuisines, but it’s made with flour and definitely isn’t low carb or keto.
I came up with this almond flour flatbread version that’s packed with protein and fiber. Naan often has yogurt in it, so I used keto friendly full-fat Greek yogurt in this one.
How Many Carbs In Keto Naan?
One piece of keto naan has just 6 grams net carbs. Awesome, right? Traditional naan bread has more than 40 grams net carbs.
All the flavor, none of the carbs – that’s what I do here on Wholesome Yum and I’m so glad we can add keto naan with almond flour to our low carb bread list.
Can You Freeze Low Carb Naan?
Yes, you can freeze low carb naan. There are two handy ways to do this.
- Make the dough, form a ball, wrap tightly in plastic, and freeze it. When you want to use it, let it thaw completely and then shape into naan pieces. Bake as usual.
- Pre-bake the keto naan bread. I prefer this option for convenience – no thawing needed! Bake the naan as directed, wrap it, and store in the freezer. When you are ready to enjoy it, simply add the garlic butter and bake for a few more minutes.
What To Serve With Keto Naan With Almond Flour:
Curry and stews are a natural choice for gluten free naan bread (see above!), but it would also make a perfect side for salads and soups. It’s substantial for bread, so you could always just add a little cheese or pesto and call it a meal. And scooping up crack chicken with naan? Droooooool.
- Coconut Curry Chicken: A Keto Low Carb Recipe (pictured above with cauliflower rice!) – or try Bangalore Chicken Curry for a different flavor.
- Crockpot Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe
- Zucchini Noodle Salad with Bacon & Tomatoes
- Cauliflower Fried Rice – great with naan for a vegetarian keto dinner!
Tools To Make Low Carb Naan:
Click the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- Nesting Glass Bowl Set – These are the perfect bowls to make your fat head dough in and they stack for easy storage.
- Nonstick Baking Pan – The only baking sheets I use, they are the best and what you see above.
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Low Carb Keto Naan Bread Recipe
Complete your Indian feast with this easy low carb keto naan bread recipe. Keto naan with almond flour is ready in less than 30 minutes, you'll love it!
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- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp Full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Blanched almond flour
- 1 tbsp Gluten-free baking powder
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
RECIPE TIPS + VIDEO in the post above, nutrition info + recipe notes below!
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C). Line an extra large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the shredded mozzarella and Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and stirrable to be smooth. Stir again at the end until well incorporated. (You can also use a double boiler on the stove if you'd like.)
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder, and eggs.
Working quickly while the cheese is still hot, add the flour mixture to the cheese mixture. Knead with your hands, squeezing through your fingers, until a uniform dough forms.
Form the dough into a ball. If it's sticky, chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, just until slightly cool to the touch but not stiff or frigid cold. (This is optional, only if it's too sticky to work with.)
Cut the dough ball into 6 sections, like a pie. Take one piece, roll into a ball, then shape with your hands into a flatbread shape, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
Bake the naan in the oven for about 8 to 11 minutes, until a few golden brown spots form, but slightly before it looks fully done. If any bubbles form, pop them with a fork to flatten.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the butter, garlic powder and fresh parsley. Brush over the naan.
Return the naan to the oven for about 2 more minutes, until more golden brown.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 piece
Video Showing How To Make Low Carb Naan:
Don't miss the VIDEO above - it's the easiest way to learn how to make Low Carb Naan!
Want more help and tips on working with the fathead dough used in this recipe? Check my tips in my fathead pizza post or see the complete fathead dough guide in The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Cookbook!)
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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59 Comments
Judy Teply
A suggesion…I buttered my hands slightly after mixing the dough and before trying to make the little naan breads. It worked rather smoothly.
No sticking, and it gave it a nice brown hint when baking before adding the butter/garlic/parsley.
Peggy
This is the best version of keto bread I’ve found. We toast it for avocado toast, crisp it up for salsa, make sandwiches with it. I even make it too wet with too much yogurt and it was still delicious.
Fay Campbell
Your recipe sounds so yummy. Is there any substitute for the can of tomatoes?
Wholesome Yum L
Hi Fay, I’m not sure which recipe you are referring to. This one doesn’t call for a can of tomatoes.
Emma Sansom
This is the first keto recipe i’ve followed that i’ve LOVED! I am fairly new to it but haven’t had much success so far. It worked out perfectly and so yummy. i cheated slightly by buying Meadow Churn garlic butter which has parsley in too which worked out great. Can’t wait to eat more later!
Natasha Flores
The dough was way too sticky even after leaving it in the fridge! I put it to bake and it just got stuck to the paper. It was all wasted.
Vinita
Very easy to make! Love the texture. Very close to eating actual naan.
Melanie Kramar
Great recipe – but I’d substitute parsley with cilantro, the garlic powder with fresh minced ard and melt in the micro (in keeping with traditional Naan). I absolutely love ALL your recipes!
Mark
I totally agree can’t wait to make this bread again!
Sara McCandless
Can I substitute some of the mozzarella for parmesan? If so, how much?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sara, No, I don’t think so. Mozzarella melts much better than Parmesan and the dough likely won’t form correctly with a harder cheese like Parmesan.
Melonie Sebro
This was delicious. I’ve never had naan before… and now I don’t need to.
Deb
I had trouble incorporating the melted cheese with the flour mixture. I had substituted mayo for yogurt. Did I not melt the cheese enough?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Deb, I haven’t tried this with mayo but your cheese may have cooled too much during that step anyway. You can always reheat it by microwaving a few additional seconds, but not much longer since it might cook the eggs.
Michelle
Had a complete blonde moment and forgot to add the egg however it turned out super delicious anyway! Thanks so much. This recipe is A1
Irene
Hi,
can you use low-fat yogurt instead?
thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Irene, Yes, it would work, but full-fat is recommended for low carb and keto.
Lynn Walper
I love this bread. Ive been adding basil, and chives with the garlic butter
Bonnye
Very good. Best bread recipe I have tried on keto diet.
Lynn
It would be helpful if you could add sodium content to the nutrition facts you provide. Have you used low sodium cheeses, such as Swiss cheese (naturally very low in sodium) in any of your bread recipes? Cheeses are generally so high in sodium that they make using them as the basis for a recipe untenable for those of us who have to limit sodium intake.
Wholesome Yum
Hi Lynn, I don’t calculate sodium at this time, but I do have many recipes featuring low-sodium cheeses like ricotta, cream cheese, and fresh mozzarella.
Jody
My son just went Keto and I made him cloud bread tonight. He thought it looked like naan or Greek pita bread. Well, no so much. But this? This may have some promise. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe. I look forward to trying it.
Barb
Yummy! I make it savory (add onion flakes, garlic powder, dill and Italian seasoning to the batter) to eat with main dishes and as sandwiches and another batch mixing in a little sweetner and cinnamon or 5 spice to use as breakfast toast, spread with nut butter or jelly cream cheese. Usually make and bake double or triple batches and then freeze a bunch, already individually wrapped so I can just pop one in my lunch bag in the morning
Carla Ferong
This is the best Keto bread I’ve tried. My husband liked it too. Best if eaten warm so toss in Micro a few seconds to warm up. This is a definite keeper for me. And don’t pass up the basting with garlic butter!
Muniza
Made these and really loved them. Thanks for the recipe
Carol
This is something I need to make again! I can’t wait to share with some of my low carb + keto friends!!!
Pinning to make asap!!
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Oh yum! I love Indian food like this!
Priya raja
Absolutely – Love it!!
Renee Kohley
This is such a fun dinner change up! My girls will be blown away they are getting bread for dinner! Thank you!
Kelly
These are so nice and light with a good chew. Love the healthier option!
Jean
This was fantastic!! I missed naan so much, and I love this low carb and gluten free version. It tastes so so legit!
Kristen
Maya, this flatbread is delicious. I made it and substituted 1/2 cup of coconut flour for the almond, and followed the recipe in every other way. Delicious! My husband loved it, and we will definitely make it again.
Skye
Hello! So I tried making your delicious looking naan, and had trouble with the mozzarella. It separated out into a liquid and a harder, very stringy solid that I never got to a stirrable consistency. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Skye, Sorry you had issues with it. Did you by chance use “fresh” mozzarella (the high-moisture kind that is pure white and super soft, instead of the hard ivory kind)? If so, that would be the reason.
Kristen Wood
Oh my goodness, wow, this was INCREDIBLE.
Susan
I didn’t have Greek yogurt so I used sour cream. The dough was so hard to work with, but so worth it! It’s delicious!
Erin Dee
Wow, this naan bread was so delicious! I love that it’s gluten free.
Jenna Urben
I love naan bread SO MUCH!! Had no idea it was so easy to make at home. I grabbed some almond flour and made it! I know I would use it all the time haha
Dhwani Joshi
Hi,
What kind of Mozzarella is used in your recipes? Is it packaged ones or fresh ones?
Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
If it doesn’t say fresh mozzarella (as in this recipe it does not), assume it’s low-moisture hard mozzarella. You can buy a brick and shred it yourself or buy the pre-packaged kind, but don’t use the soft white balls of mozzarella.
Mandy
These sound delish, can’t wait to try. Could I sub the Greek yogurt for sour cream? Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mandy, I haven’t tried that but would guess probably. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
Courtney
My husband keeps talking about trying a keto diet. This naan Was amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Jenn
I had no idea naan could be made keto so day = made!!! Thanks for the marvelous recipe!
Veena Azmanov
I love your recipe and thank you for sharing it. Nothing like having some homemade Naan which looks so soft and buttery too.
Taryn
I love naan and have been missing it since going low carb! Thanks!
Dannii
This is a great low carb option. So many uses for them too – we love them with curry.
Katherine Hackworthy
This is a great alternative to naan’s made with wheat flour, and perfect for a Keto diet. I imagine they taste delicious with the flavours of curry.
Stephanie
Hello! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Do you happen to have a recipe with coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Stephanie, I haven’t tested it, but you can make something similar using the coconut flour amount listed in my fathead pizza recipe.
George M
What brand of greek yogurt do you use? Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi George, I don’t have a specific brand I use all the time. Any full-fat Greek yogurt works!
Amelia
Hi Maya. Can’t wait to try this naan with your coconut curry this week! I don’t have any sour cream, would cream cheese or double cream work as a substitute?
Thanks, Amelia
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Amelia! You don’t need any sour cream for these, are you thinking of a different recipe?
Jill
Umm has your auto-correct replaced ‘flatbread’with ‘fathead’ or am I missing something!! 😀
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jill, Nope, that’s not autocorrect. This dough is similar to fathead pizza dough.
Lizzy
Just made it for my Keto husband! His eyes nearly rolled behind his head! He loved it! Dough was sticky as stated so I put the balls of dough on wax then put another piece of wax over them and flattened to my liking. FYI: Baked without the top piece of wax – was just for forming. We’re adding a little more garlic next time. Thank you so much! This recipe is awesome!
Halfpint
Can it be made without any yogurt? Or is there a substitute? Thank you.
Wholesome Yum
The next best substitute would be sour cream, but I haven’t tried it myself.