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- The Secret To Easy Low Carb Gluten-Free Bread
- Low Carb Almond Flour Bread Ingredients
- How To Make Low Carb Bread With Almond Flour
- Tips For The Best Low Carb Bread
- FAQs About Carb-Free Bread
- How To Store Almond Flour Bread
- Tools To Make Keto Bread with Almond Flour
- Easy Low Carb Bread Recipe (Almond Flour Bread)
This low carb bread recipe with almond flour came about somewhat by accident during my Sunday keto meal planning. Lately I’ve been making the flattened version of my 4-ingredient almond flour biscuits to use for sandwiches each week, but since I’ve been wanting to create a keto almond flour bread recipe, last weekend I decided to attempt that instead.
This is one of the closest ways I’ve come to a carb-free bread or “carbless bread”. Technically, cloud bread is lower in carbs, but the texture is much further from real bread. My white keto bread recipe is also lower in carbs (1 gram net carbs instead of 2 grams per slice!), but that one is more like a fluffy white instead of a classic wheat. That one is more light, while this low carb gluten-free bread is chewy and similar to wheat bread. Just depends on what you’re going for!
The taste and texture of this keto almond bread reminds me of a denser wheat bread. It even has a crusty exterior! You just need to make sure to bake it for long enough, so that the inside isn’t wet anymore. The difference is, it’s paleo, gluten-free, and packed with protein and fiber, keeping you full for much longer. You can even make this keto bread in a bread machine, if you’re so inclined – see the FAQ below.
This low carb gluten-free bread post was originally published on March 13, 2017 and the post was republished in December 2020 to add useful tips and answer common questions. It’s still the same delicious keto almond bread recipe that has been popular for years!
The Secret To Easy Low Carb Gluten-Free Bread
To be honest, I didn’t expect the first version of this easy almond flour bread to make it to the blog. It was mostly just for the family, and I planned to make several versions before sharing it. But when my husband asked me why I bought “real bread”, I realized this was one to share right away!
Almond flour on its own tends to be a bit crumbly. That’s perfect for biscuits and cakes, but a sturdier low carb bread loaf is better for sandwiches. It doesn’t have the gluten that wheat flour has to make breads chewy and sturdy.
So, what’s the secret to a real-bread-like texture? Psyllium husk powder!
If you haven’t heard of it before, psyllium is a type of fiber from the plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It’s often used in fiber supplements. In keto baking, it helps create a chewy texture and also makes low carb gluten-free bread recipes more sturdy.
But if you use too much psyllium, the end result can be gummy. The good news is that my close to no carb bread recipe doesn’t require a lot of psyllium husk powder. I used only 1/4 cup for the entire loaf, compared to 2 cups of almond flour.
The psyllium husk powder transformed what would be a crumbly almond flour bread into sturdy slices that can stand up to sandwiches and spreading just about anything.
You may even be able to reduce the amount to 2-3 tablespoons, which I’ll try next time. You’ll want to reduce the water a bit if you do that.
I’d heard recommendations of using only egg whites with psyllium, but whole eggs are more convenient. Besides, egg yolks are a natural leavener, so including them, makes the bread rise better in combination with the baking powder. Fortunately, whole eggs worked! It turns out that my friend, Lisa, used whole eggs in her bread recipe, too.
Low Carb Almond Flour Bread Ingredients
The pleasant surprise about this low carb bread recipe was that it worked out with only five ingredients (plus salt and water):
- Blanched almond flour – The kind you use here is important. It needs to be super fine almond flour like this to achieve the right texture.
- Psyllium husk powder – Some brands can turn gray or purple when baking, so I recommend this one for consistent results.
- Baking powder – I always use gluten-free, but any kind will work.
- Sea salt
- Eggs – Be sure you use large; not medium, extra large, or jumbo.
- Coconut oil – You can also use butter instead, in the same amount.
- Warm water – This helps the psyllium husk “bloom”, since it absorbs moisture.
The combination of texture, taste and only a handful of ingredients all make this the best low carb bread in my book.
How To Make Low Carb Bread With Almond Flour
This almond bread recipe is super easy! Just a few easy steps:
- Prep. Preheat the oven and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Stir dry ingredients. These would be almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Add wet ingredients. Add the eggs, melted coconut oil, and warm water.
TIP: Mix well here to create air bubbles! This will help your bread rise.
- Bake. Transfer the batter to the baking pan, round out the top, and bake until the top is crusty and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
TIP: It will pass the toothpick test before it’s completely done, so make sure the top is very crusty, too.
Let your keto almond bread cool completely before slicing it, which will allow it to set inside.
And check out my tips below…
Tips For The Best Low Carb Bread
I’m so excited about how delicious and chewy this almond flour bread is! It’s one of my favorite low carb bread recipes, and I want it to be yours, too.
So, below are some of my best tips for it. And if you have other questions about this low carb gluten-free bread, don’t hesitate to ask! I’d be happy to update this list.
How to create air pockets in almond flour bread
Some people ask why low carb bread doesn’t rise like wheat bread. Unfortunately, almond flour just doesn’t work the same way as wheat flour. But, you can still do everything you can to help this bread rise:
- Create air in the batter before baking. Mix it very well, aiming to create air bubbles! You can even try a hand mixer if you want to, though it’s not required. But overall, the more you mix the batter, the better it will rise.
- Use fresh baking powder in the low carb bread recipe. If it’s older, it won’t work correctly.
How to make sure your low carb bread recipe is done
The only really challenging part about this low carb bread recipe is knowing when it’s done. It will look done before it actually is! And if you take it out too soon, it will fall and worse, it will be gummy inside.
Here are 2 ways to test for doneness:
- The toothpick test. Insert a toothpick and check if it comes out clean. But, note that this bread will pass the toothpick test before it’s fully done. So, check with a toothpick and then continue baking for at least 10 more minutes.
- The crust test. Another way to tell is that the top should get very hard and crusty. Yes, this low carb bread creates a hard crust! I actually love that, and it’s an important marker of the bread being done.
Oven temperatures vary, so it might take a little experimentation in yours if it’s not done the first time. But in general, err on the side of more time and not less. You can always cover the top if it starts to burn, though I’ve never had to do that.
FAQs About Carb-Free Bread
Can you make it without psyllium?
This low carb bread recipe with psyllium gets its texture and batter consistency from the psyllium husk powder, so you can’t just omit it.
But, I do have a version without psyllium – just follow my flaxseed bread recipe instead! It’s very similar, with flax instead of the psyllium.
Can you make this low carb bread in a bread machine?
Yes, you can!
My recipe uses the oven, but I’ve had people ask me about how to make low carb bread in a bread maker. I don’t have a bread machine, unfortunately.
So, I asked the members of my low carb support group (join here – it’s free!) to test it for me. And – good news – it worked!
How to make low carb bread in a bread maker:
To make this almond flour bread in a bread maker, simply follow the instructions as written, but instead of the baking step, use your bread maker according to manufacturer instructions. Make sure to choose the “quick bread” setting!
Is this really carb-free bread?
Not quite, but almost. This keto almond bread has 2 grams net carbs per slice.
Why did it turn gray or purple?
This can happen with some brands of psyllium husk powder. I recommend this one to avoid this.
Why didn’t it rise?
See the tips section above to help with this!
Can you add yeast?
I haven’t tried adding yeast to this particular low carb bread recipe. By far, this is the best keto yeast bread I’ve ever made.
How To Store Almond Flour Bread
Like any other bread, you’ll want to wrap this almond flour bread for storage, so that it doesn’t dry out.
I’ve kept it on the counter for 3 or 4 days with no problem. It did get a little hard toward the end. I’d expect the same thing if I bought wheat bread at the store.
TIP: Don’t wrap this low carb bread in plastic wrap or a plastic bag. It will trap moisture and ruin the texture. If it gets a little damp or gummy with time, you can pop it in the toaster to fix that, but usually that’s only an issue if storing in plastic.
To get a few extra days out of it, you can store this low carb gluten-free bread in the fridge for up to 1 week. Just wrap it in parchment paper, not plastic.
Can you freeze keto almond bread?
Yes, you can freeze low carb bread for 3-6 months.
For easier retrieval, slice it first and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Once frozen solid, you can transfer your (almost) carb free bread slices to a freezer bag. That way, you can just grab a slice and pop it in the toaster when you want some.
Tools To Make Keto Bread with Almond Flour
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- Loaf pan – This one is the perfect size and doesn’t stick in case the parchment paper coverage misses some areas. The non-stick surface is PTFE-free and PFOA-free.
- Parchment paper sheets – These are pre-cut for baking sheets, but the size is also perfect for loaf pans to hang over the sides when making low carb bread.
- Bread maker – This is NOT required for this low carb bread recipe! But, some people want one and my readers have told me that the recipe does work in it, on the quick bread setting.
- Psyllium husk powder – This is the one I use and it doesn’t turn purple for me. Some brands of psyllium husk powder can do that, though it’s harmless either way.
Easy Low Carb Bread Recipe (Almond Flour Bread)
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Easy Low Carb Bread Recipe (Almond Flour Bread)
This keto almond flour bread may be the best low carb bread recipe yet! The texture is just like wheat bread. Gluten-free, paleo, and only 5 INGREDIENTS.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line the bottom of an 8x4 in loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
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Stir in the eggs and melted coconut oil, then finally the warm water. Try to mix it well to create air bubbles.
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Transfer the batter to the lined baking pan. Smooth/press the top evenly with your hands, forming a rounded top.
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Bake for 55-70 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the top is very hard, like a bread crust. (Important: It will pass the toothpick test before it's completely done, so make sure the top is very crusty, too.) Cool completely before removing from the pan.
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Serving size: 1 slice (1/2" thick)
This recipe was originally made in a 9x5 loaf pan, but I now recommend this size instead - it makes a taller loaf.
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1,445 Comments
Jennifer York
Is there anything I can substitute for the Coconut Oil?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Jennifer, You can use butter.
Amba
Best bread. Super easy to make and eat. I find no faults with this recipe. Thank you for sharing it.
Kathy
Love this bread! It may not be soft and fluffy or rise like a wheat flour loaf, but it still makes a tasty sandwich. Haven’t tried toasting yet, but maybe tomorrow’s breakfast. I’m so happy I tried it! Thank you!
Deanna
It says bread is 5g per slice, and has 3G of fibre. Does that not mean carb count of a slice would be 2 grams
Keto newbie
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Deanna, Yes, net carbs would be 2g.
Dave
Delicious…I can now eat “bread” again. Makes great toast or a wonderful sandwich.
Jenny Hall
Pretty good! I couldn’t find psyllium husk and wanted to make this anyway so I just subbed some cassava flour for that. I like it! The flavor is good and it holds together. I’m having a sandwich for lunch tomorrow- yay! Thank you.
Jody
I made the one in your cookbook, it came out super dense. But this one seems more promising.
Why is this recipe is completely different then the one in your cookbook.
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Jody, I have recipes exclusive to my cookbooks and others on the website. There are many ways to make bread. 🙂
Laura
This bread turned out amazing and delicious! I was wondering if I could use cup for cup gluten free flour instead of almond flour, mainly because I have a huge bag of cup for cup. Would I still use the same amount of ingredients?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Laura, I have never used that type of flour in this recipe before.
Stephen B
This turned out amazing! I did this in the bread machine, 1 pound loaf, medium crust, quick bread setting. The texture is like cornbread. Super good with butter & honey spread on the slice. This recipe is now my go to! Thanks so much!
Joyce
Trying in bread machine now!!!
Maria Peters
Do you let the dough rise before baking it?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Maria, No, you don’t have to let this dough rise before baking.
Karen Davolos
If I use a silicone bread loaf pan, do you think that I would have to line it with parchment? Should it be oiled instead?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Karen, I have not used a silicone pan so I cannot say for sure if you can skip the parchment paper.
Bill Rogers
I just tried it in a silicon pan (it’s cooking, lol). I did flaxseed bread in one b4 and it was great. My oven always takes a little longer than the recipes call for. I have kidney disease so I cant do all keto but the bread I can.
Naaz
Hello in Instructions no.3 when to add all dry flours mix please explain, Thanks.
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Naaz, What exact issues are you having with the recipe?
Theresa Baize
Is it okay to use Coconut Butter if you don’t have Coconut oil?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Theresa, Yes, that would work.
Aurea
Please may I have the measurements in weight rather than volume? UK and USA differs in cup sizes and whenever I follow recipes by volume it always go pear shape 🙁
Thanks in advance.
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Aurea, On the recipe card you can change the measurements from US customary to metric.
Janet
Am new to Keto and anything I have baked has been pretty awful. Threw all the ingredients into my breadmaker, got it going and held my breath. I got a very funny looking loaf that is absolutely delicious and if you don’t love it, you can give it to the dogs as it isn’t full of sweeteners!
Alyssa
Hi! This was my first attempt at making bread and I have to say – I am very impressed (with this recipe and myself 😂.) It is perfectly soft, tastes super healthy and clean, and I am so excited to turn it into avocado toast! I am a bit shocked by the comments 🥺. It turned out great and was CRAZY easy to make. Thank you so much!
April Holloway
At no point in the proceedings do the ingredients resemble a batter! I followed the recipe exactly just had a pile of fry bread crumbs in my bowl both times. What a waste of time and money.
Wholesome Yum D
Hi April, It sounds like you are possibly missing some of the wet ingredients. If you watch the video above the recipe card you will see how the batter is supposed to look after all the ingredients are mixed in.
Joanne Donaldson
Hi, how long would you suggest baking for if using the recipe for buns/rolls rather than a loaf? Also do you have the calorie content per 100g? I am going to try making this soon! 😀😀
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Joanne, Here is a recipe for hamburger buns.
April Hloway
I could not make this in my bread machine, unfortunately.
Krista
Made this recipe following the instructions. It did not rise as much as expected – looked more like a pound cake than bread, but the texture was good. Unfortunately, for me and my husband, the taste left a lot to be desired. We found it to be inedible. Definitely not a keeper.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Krista, Sorry it didn’t turn out like you expected. You might like my fluffy white keto bread or keto yeast bread instead, both of those are more airy.
Matty
Same with us! I LOVE bread. The smell was amazing. I was so excited. It truly is inedible even for someone who is GF. Definitely not the best GF bread that I have tried. I am surprised at the ratings.
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Matty, Sorry it didn’t turn out as you expected. I suggest trying the bread that is linked above.
Linda
Hi. Is it possible to use oatfibre instead of psyllium? Thanks
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Linda, I have never used that in place of psyllium husk powder but I believe it should work for you.
Ryan
I ususally bake to 200 degrees F internal on my bread. Will this bread be the same?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Ryan, Sorry I have never tested the temperature of this bread.
Maria
This recipe is amazing! I went ahead and put all the ingredients in my bread machine. I had forgotten to add water to mixture. My machine struggled to mix and then I realized I forgot water. Added it to mixture and my bread machine ended up mixing it for over an hour and then it never heated up. (I guess machine stopped working). I removed the bread machine bucket and put it in oven. Even with all these mistakes, this bread came out amazing! The texture and flavor are fabulous! A+
Cristina
The bread did not rise at all. The texture was fine but the loaf is very flat.
Susan
I loved the look of the bread in the video! When I went to the recipe, it’s a totally different look as well as ingredients from the video! I would very much like to have the recipe for the bread in the video. Thank you!
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Susan, The ingredients for the bread in the video are the same as the recipe card.
Rosemarie
Made this today with an almond flour “mix” (had rice flour and tapioca) and it still turned out fine, but I will use the fine ground almond flour next time. Also, our psyllium did turn the bread purple, but that’s ok (it just looks like blueberry bread). I will likely add a little more salt next time, but other than that, great recipe! It cuts and toasts great, and like everything in the world, tastes even better with butter on it. Thanks so much!
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Rosemarie, I recommend Wholesome Yum Psyllium Husk Powder, it will not turn your bread purple.
Glad
Can I use yeast instead of baking powder? I’m in Sicily and ran out; now cannot find it without sugar. Help!
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Glad, I have never used yeast as a substitute for baking powder, but I have heard it being done. That being said I am not sure what the results would be in this recipe.
Marion
Can you use psyllium fiber dietary supplement as a substitute for the powder?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marion, As long as the only ingredient is psyllium husk and it’s ground to a fine powder, that would be the same thing. However, purity levels vary among brands and some can turn your baked goods purple, which is why I use and recommend this brand.
Iva Ursano
I’m really new at baking and am happy this bread turned out great for me but I found the flavour not great..what kind of things can I add to give it more flavour? Like sugar or cinnamon or vanilla or what? I have no idea but I’d love to make this again but with a different flavour..maybe I tasted too much of the psyllium powder I don’t really know. Can you advise something? Thank you
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Iva, I have never really added flavoring to my bread, maybe you would be more interested in a recipe like my Almond Four Blueberry Bread.
Iva A Ursano
This turned out perfectly. I’ll have to adjust the taste a little though as I wasn’t too fussy for it. Oh, I ate it all up but it needs tweaking. Otherwise, I’m just happy to have bread again and to have found a super easy recipe!! Thank you!!
Jaume
Made this today. I did not use coconut oil…Instead I only used 1 tablespoon of cold pressed olive oil. Turned out wonderful! Next I will try it out with egg whites instead of whole eggs.
Amanda Swenty
Way too much baking powder, it’s all I can taste! Bread has nice texture but is bitter.
Shelly0
Could you have accidentally used baking soda instead?
Manish
Hi, Can this recipe be made with flax egg instead of regular egg? Thanks
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Manish, Other readers have had success making this bread with flax eggs, but the bake time may need to increase. Be sure to keep a close on your bread to see if it needs additional time in the oven.
Ashley
This is the best bread yet! I’ve made several recipes and they are never a great replacement. This is perfect in taste because of almond flour and the little bit of psyllium holds it together. The only sad part is it didn’t raise much but gluten free, low carb, yeast free rarely does…
Becky
This is a great bread recipe!!! I’ve tried many and finally realized that keto bread makers posting on YouTube are obsessed with EGGS – 6 – 7 in one loaf!!! This is just the right amount of eggs. Other recipes have a half cup of butter/coconut oil, this has one quarter cup of coconut oil. And it made a whole loaf 8″× 4″, a small perfect loaf. Also, thx for making this w/o any wheat, gluten or otherwise. So many want to make keto bread with wheat??? Wheat is bad for pretty much everyone even if they are not aware of it.
Sharmeen Maskati
Hi! At what temperature do I set the oven to bake the bread?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Sharmeen, The oven is set to 350 degrees for this recipe.
Sonia C Neres
Why you don’t give an easy way to the recipe?! It is annoying to find it on the page.
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Sonia, At the top of the page is a “Jump to Recipe” button that you can select that will take you right to the recipe card.
Kitty
Lol I always look for that button! I don’t want to read through how you and your granny would make this on Sundays and it was a favorite at the reunion picnics lol Always look for the button, a lot of people must have complained because now it’s on most recipes.
Michele
Have made this twice in a breadmaker (my boyfriend has one & really wanted to make bread for me so I had to find a breadmaker friendly keto recipe) & it’s been perfect both times. Just made French toast with it & it was tasty. Really like this bread, super easy to make & I had all of the ingredients in my pantry.
Pam
Hi! Haven’t got to try the bread recipe yet but was wondering if I can add sunflower seeds and flax for a little kick. I love breads with whole seeds in the slices. Thanks!! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Pam, I think adding sunflower seeds would be fine, I do not recommend flax because that might change the consistency of the batter.
Kate
Hi! I prefer to measure ingredients in gramms instead of cups. Could you please add gramms to your recipes? Thank you!
No stars yet as I did not try to bake it.
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Kate, On the recipe card you can change the measurements from Us customary to metric to get the ingredients in grams.
Sherry
Can this be made in a breadmaker?
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Sherry, Yes you can, follow the instructions as written, but instead of the baking step, use your bread maker according to manufacturer instructions. Make sure to choose the “quick bread” setting.
Gracie
Hi. Would you use the 1.5 or the 2 lb setting for this size? Thanks!
Wholesome Yum D
Hi Gracie, I recommend using the 2lb setting.
José
Sirve utilizar el psilium que venden en frascos plásticos para el estreñimiento ?
Wholesome Yum D
Hola José, recomiendo usar el polvo de cáscara de psyllium de Wholesome Yum para obtener los mejores resultados.
Irene Whitehead
I made this yesterday and it turned out really good.
Tia Acevedo
This recipe is much better when you use ground flax seeds instead of Psyllium Husks. the husks make it really dense the ground flax makes it a lot more fluffy.
Michele
Would you use the same amount of ground flax seeds?
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