Name: Quick Low Carb Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (melted); 3 tablespoons coconut oil (liquified); 6 large eggs; 1 1/3 cup almond flour; 2/3 cup coconut flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder (for best results use no aluminum); 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Here is a quick and easy low-carb bread recipe you can enjoy as toast with breakfast to complement eggs, as part of a sandwich for lunch, or as a dinner appetizer.

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Ingredients Needed For Low-Carb Bread
Video Tutorial On How To Make Quick Keto Bread
How To Make A Low Carb Bread With Almond Flour & Coconut Flour
Frequently Asked Questions About Low Carb Bread
More Low Carb Bread Recipes
Quick Low Carb Bread

It’s no secret that the one thing low-carb dieters miss most is bread.

Whether it’s garlic bread with your favorite salad, enjoying a hearty sandwich, or just that morning slice of toast, bread is usually thought about with a sign of regret and longing.

But, there’s good news!

There are actually many keto bread recipes you can try; low-carb dieters are no longer bread-free. From low-carb sweet bread to psyllium bread, there’s a recipe to suit every taste.

This keto bread recipe you’re going to try today is gluten-free, sugar-free, yeast-free, and high in protein!

Ingredients Needed For Low-Carb Bread

So what do you need to make this simple low-carb bread recipe? You probably already have everything you need in your pantry.

Low-Carb Flours

I made this bread using both almond flour and coconut flour. That’s because a combination of low-carb flours allows for a more natural taste that isn’t overpowering.

Wet Ingredients

For the wet ingredients, I used melted butter, liquified coconut oil, and eggs. You will need the butter and coconut oil to be melted before you use them.

Xanthan Gum

Don’t forget about the xanthan gum; this is a very important ingredient for bread. It helps hold all the ingredients together and gives it the same texture as wheat bread.

Nice and healthy with lots of protein and practically no carbs!

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

Quick Tips

Whip the egg whites. The eggs can be separated with the egg whites whipped up light and fluffy, then added in at the end. This will make the bread fluffier.
Make seasoned bread. Add your favorite spices or seasonings and turn this bread into seasoned bread. Try drizzling it with some sugar-free syrup!
Mix the ingredients well. A food processor does the job the best but you can also use an electric mixer too.

Video Tutorial On How To Make Quick Keto Bread

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make your own loaf of keto bread right at home!

How To Make A Low Carb Bread With Almond Flour & Coconut Flour

You’ll find the entire recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. It even includes all my notes from when I made this for the first time!

First, here are a few more tips, along with some step-by-step photos.

Mix The Ingredients Really Well

You can make this bread with your food processor. If you don’t have one handy, a mixing bowl and some good stirring will work (just mix those eggs well).

And, if you have a bread machine with a Quick Bread cycle, that can be used too.

Whip The Eggs

To start, whip together the cracked eggs with melted butter and coconut oil. Be sure to whip the eggs up for a minute or two with an electric mixer to help the bread rise better.

Another thing that works to help the bread rise better is to separate the eggs. Then, add the yolks to the batter, whip the egg whites until they are fluffy, and add them to the batter too.

Next, add in the dry ingredients and process them until well blended.

Tip: Pay extra special attention to this step if you are mixing the ingredients by hand. You don’t want dry, powdery pockets in your finished loaf.

Bake The Bread

Once you make the batter, simply spread it out in a loaf pan and bake until it’s cooked completely through. This will take about 40-50 minutes depending on the size of the pan you’ve used.

baking the quick keto bread batter in stoneware pan

What To Serve With Keto Bread

This simple low-carb bread is a great option that even non-keto eaters will enjoy if you want to share it with the whole family or have company over.

Using it for sandwiches and serving it with soup are always great ways to enjoy it, but don’t forget to try it for cinnamon French toast or paired with your favorite eggs, too!

You can also use it to make low-carb croutons for your avocado parmesan kale salad or breadcrumbs for baked chicken or low-carb stuffing.

Toast it and top the slices with butter (even herbed butter) alongside your favorite low-carb soup recipe. It’s perfect for dipping in cheddar soup or easy lobster bisque!

Isn’t it wonderful that you aren’t at all limited on a low-carb diet now?

Frequently Asked Questions About Low Carb Bread

I made a few changes to this recipe since the first time I made it a few years ago. Here are some questions people have asked about the recipe.

How do I make this not taste so much like eggs?

When I made this recipe for the first time, people asked how they could minimize the strong egg-taste in the bread. Since then, I updated the recipe and it doesn’t have as strong of an egg-taste anymore.

If you still think it tastes like eggs, there are a few things you can do.

Use this for a grilled sandwich or as toast if you can taste it. Or, you can just enjoy the flavor; it’s rich and satisfying and (in my opinion!) delicious!
Another option is to use the Soul bread recipe instead; it’s one that could be easily thrown together with ingredients you’d typically have on hand. It’s the perfect replacement for simple white bread.
If you were looking for a more allergen-friendly, low-carb bread recipe, you can check out this nut-free bread instead.
You can also substitute psyllium eggs for some of the whole eggs in the recipe, although I don’t suggest doing it for all of them. It’s generally 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder with 2 tablespoons of water.

How do you store low-carb bread?

Store the bread in an airtight container on your counter for several days or in the fridge for up to a week.

You can freeze this bread, but it will taste better toasted once it has thawed. It’s easy to make up a batch to use for the week’s lunches or to add to your meal plan for breakfast or dinner, too.

How do you make gluten-free bread rise?

This low-carb bread doesn’t have that fluffy look that some recipes have, but the flavor and texture are still fine. To make a taller loaf, you could just use a smaller pan.

I baked the bread in a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan. However, if you use an 8×4-inch pan instead, the height of the loaf will be more like regular bread.

Of course, you’ll get fewer slices in the smaller pan and the carb count will be slightly higher, which is why the larger loaf pan is better for those on the keto diet or wanting to watch their carb intake.

But, if that more traditional loaf shape is important to you, then go ahead and mix up the pan size.

To help the bread rise more, be sure to whip the eggs on high with an electric mixer. The eggs will have more froth to them, and the added air will increase the volume of the batter.

quick keto low carb bread loaf sliced on cutting board and small white plate

I hope you enjoy this quick and easy low-carb bread recipe!

More Low Carb Bread Recipes

If you enjoyed this low-carb bread recipe, here are some more recipes for keto-friendly bread. They are some of my favorites!

Gluten-Free Orange Cranberry bread is colorful and bursting with sweetness. It’s perfect for parties.
Key Lime Bread Coconut Cake Loaf looks like a stunning dessert but only has 2g net carbs in each slice.
Pork Rind Bread has almost no net carbs in each slice; it is the best choice for a low-carb sandwich.
Flax Meal Bread can be used to make muffins too and is a really fantastic source of fiber.
Keto Apple Fritter Bread is fortified with zucchini and surprisingly only has 3g net carbs in each slice.

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Quick Low Carb Bread

Author: Lisa MarcAurele

4.23 from 99 votes

This basic quick bread can be enjoyed as toast for breakfast to complement eggs, to make a sandwich for lunch, or as a dinner appetizer.

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Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

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Servings 16 slices

Calories 174

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup butter melted
▢ 3 tablespoons coconut oil liquified
▢ 6 large eggs
▢ 1 ⅓ cup almond flour
▢ ⅔ cup coconut flour
▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder for best results use no aluminum
▢ ½ teaspoon xanthan gum optional
▢ ½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Break eggs into medium bowl or food processor then blend until yolks and whites are light and frothy.
Mix in the butter and coconut oil. Then add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Process until a dough is formed.
Spread dough into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan (use an 8×4 pan for taller loaf or muffin top pan for rounds).
Bake at 325°F about 45 to 50 minutes or until top is browned and center tests done when toothpick inserted comes out dry.
For more help with this recipe, check out the recipe video on YouTube.

Notes

Either an electric mixer or food processor can be used to blend the ingredients.

The eggs can be separated with the egg whites whipped up light and fluffy then added in at the end.

This recipe was modified on 9/28/2018 to provide a taller loaf and make it less eggy. Below were the original measurements of the ingredients:

½ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons coconut oil, liquified
8 large eggs or 6 eggs plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
⅔ cup almond flour
⅓ cup coconut flour
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
½ teaspoon salt

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Nutrition

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 3 g | % Carbs: 7.2 % | % Protein: 12 % | % Fat: 80.8 % | SmartPoints: 7

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    [fiber] => 2
    [sugar] => 0
    [vitamin_a] => 280
    [calcium] => 43
    [iron] => 0.8
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First published on March 3, 2012. Post updated on March 25, 2021, with new photos and additional recipe information.

Easy Low Carb Bread Recipe