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Overhead view of sliced low carb bread with golden crust on a marble surface

Low Carb Bread: 7 Powerful Recipes for a Delicious Life


  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 1–4 hours (including rising and cooling)
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 16 slices)

Description

Enjoy all the comfort and versatility of bread—without the carbs! These seven low carb bread recipes offer delicious, satisfying alternatives to traditional loaves, using wholesome ingredients like almond flour, flaxseed, oat fiber, nuts, and seeds. Whether you crave a soft sandwich loaf, a rustic nut-and-seed bread, or a high-protein option, you’ll find a recipe here to suit your lifestyle and keep you feeling your best


Ingredients

(Example: Deidre’s Kitchen Low Carb Bread Recipe1)

  • 1 cup warm water

  • 1 Tbsp. instant yeast

  • 1 tsp. raw honey

  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten

  • 2/3 cup ground golden flax meal

  • 1/2 cup oat fiber

  • 1 1/4 cups vital wheat gluten

  • 4 Tbsp. powdered erythritol (Swerve)

  • 1 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum (or 1 Tbsp. psyllium husk)

  • 2 Tbsp. softened butter

(For a nut-and-seed bread4🙂

  • 1 cup sunflower seeds

  • 1/2 cup flax seeds

  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts or almonds

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds

  • 4 Tbsp. psyllium seed husks

  • 1 tsp. fine sea salt

  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or pinch of stevia

  • 3 Tbsp. melted coconut oil or ghee

  • 1 1/2 cups water


Instructions

For Deidre’s Low Carb Bread (Bread Machine or Oven):

  1. In the bread machine, add warm water and yeast. Let sit 7 minutes until bubbly.

  2. Add honey, eggs, flax meal, oat fiber, vital wheat gluten, erythritol, salt, xanthan gum, and butter in layers.

  3. Set bread machine to mix and bake (about 3 hours 50 minutes).

  4. Remove and cool on a rack. Store in the fridge.

To Bake in Oven:

  1. Mix honey and eggs in a bowl.

  2. Combine all dry ingredients separately, then add to wet. Mix well.

  3. Shape into loaf, place in greased pan, cover and let rise.

  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 25 minutes.

  5. Cool before slicing.

For Nut-and-Seed Bread4:

  1. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.

  2. Mix wet ingredients separately, then combine with dry.

  3. Let dough sit in pan for 2+ hours.

  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, then remove from pan and bake directly on rack for 30–40 minutes.

  5. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Oat fiber and vital wheat gluten are essential for a soft, bread-like texture in some recipes1.

  • Psyllium husk or xanthan gum helps bind gluten-free breads4.

  • For best results, let bread cool completely before slicing.

  • Store low carb bread in the refrigerator for freshness.

  • Many recipes freeze well—slice before freezing for easy use.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–60 minutes (varies by recipe)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International/Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ~60–80
  • Sugar: <1g
  • Sodium: ~120mg
  • Fat: ~0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: ~1.5–3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 2,9g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 7–8g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg

Keywords: low carb bread, keto bread, gluten free bread, healthy bread