This is the BEST Keto Low Carb Coconut Flour Loaf you'll ever try! The texture of this keto bread resembles soft wheat bread and it's perfect for low carb sandwiches! If you are following a ketogenic diet or low carb diet and you also have nut allergies, you can enjoy a slice of this delicious bread anytime!
Best Keto Coconut Flour Bread Recipe
This is a quick bread, meaning no bread machine is needed. It is a low carb bread recipe of your dreams! No, I mean it, this is the best keto bread made with the use of coconut flour, you will ever find on the internet and perfect for a keto diet.
None will compare, not even an almond flour bread recipe! You probably have all the ingredients need to make this easy low carb bread!
Keto Bread versus Cloud Bread
Following a low-carb diet now for the last 5 years has led me to the deepest desire to make a real sandwich bread. The biggest struggle with making a keto bread is that in my home, my youngest has a tree nut allergy and almond flour isn't something I can use.
Learning to work with coconut flour has been challenging to say the least, but with the right amount of liquid, masterpieces can happen and this low carb bread is one of them!
The biggest difference with this bread and my Cloud Bread recipe is that it has substance. While the cloud bread is low carb, many people find it to have an egg taste.
It is great for making Cloud Bread French Toast, I felt it wasn't quite right for typical sandwiches I was hoping for, it's very airy and light. So the experimenting with coconut flour has continued for quite a few years.
Low Carb Bread versus Traditional Bread with Gluten
The biggest issue and challenge with low carb bread recipes is always the lack of using gluten which comes from refined flours.
Since there's no refined flours, wheat flour and no gluten in this recipe, replicating that chewy bite, soft airy texture and melt in your mouth flavor, has to be created in some other way.
I've done this with xanthan gum and aluminum free baking powder. This combination, plus a little bit of fiber from ground flaxseed is what makes this low carb bread resemble that texture you might remember from your prior carb eating.
Soft Pliable Coconut Flour Bread
A little bit of toasted sesame seeds on top before baking and this was the most amazing sandwich I've enjoyed in years! I couldn't wait to finish the photos so I could devour it!
Most often when baking a bread with a ½ cup of coconut flour, it's quite dense, almost pound cake style. Many people who have tried coconut flour recipes think they hate coconut flour.
It's not the case in this recipe! It's the flaxseed that makes this perfect I think!
I recently made this Low Carb Flax Meal Bread and that's what gave me the idea to add some flax to this bread. The Flax Meal bread uses almond flour and has dairy in it so both of my kids can't enjoy that gluten-free recipe. I knew I had to develop something for my kids to enjoy as well and this one is it!
How to Make Dairy Free Coconut Flour Bread
This coconut flour bread recipe can be made paleo simply by the heavy cream swap I mention in the recipe. My daughter has been having some issues with her stomach and dairy seems to be the culprit.
So for a time now I've got plans to deliver more paleo recipes since my dear daughter is so sad about the loss of her beloved cream cheese, sour cream, and basically any cheese for that matter.
She's especially sad about the Keto Fathead Low Carb Cinnamon Rolls she loves that I make. I don't know if I can make those dairy free, but I may certainly try for her sake!
How to Store Keto Bread
Obviously a homemade loaf of bread doesn't have all the artificial ingredients that make store bought, regular wheat bread on shelves has so it won't last as long as they do. After this keto coconut bread is cooled completely on a cooling rack, you can slice it and wrap it in aluminum foil.
If you plan to eat it over the next 2-3 days it can stay on the counter. If you think you'll need a bit longer, you can store in the freezer wrapped well in an airtight container, with parchment between the slices. Then pull out the slices you want in the morning and toast.
You can do the same in the refrigerator and the bread should last up to 7 days refrigerated.
How to Make Coconut Flour Bread
Ingredients List
You just need a few ingredients to make this easy keto coconut flour bread!
Eggs, olive oil, cream or water, coconut flour, ground flaxseed, sweetener if using, leavening agent (I used baking powder), xanthan gum, salt and ground cinnamon.
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a stand mixer place the eggs, oil, cream or milk and blend until combined.
Add the remaining ingredients to the mixer and blend until incorporated.
Sprinkle optional toasted sesame seeds on top of loaf if desired.
Line a 1.5 Quart (8 by 4) loaf pan, with parchment paper and pour batter in prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick in center comes out clean.
Allow to cool for 20 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Cool completely before slicing.
Best Tips for Keto Bread made with Coconut Flour!
A few notes: If you have chickens and very large eggs compared to store bought chicken eggs, you should use just 4-5 instead of 6.
This bread is not sweet although you see the sweetener in there. The slight hint of sweetness is needed in case you have a child like mine who can detect any coconut in a recipe.
Make sure your baking powder is aluminum free because it will cause most baked goods to turn green and have a tinny flavor.
I used an 8 by 4 (1.5 quart) loaf pan. If you use a 9 by 5, you won't get the height I have in my photos.
If you love savory breads, try adding some onion and garlic powder to the mix!
Hope you enjoy this fantastic "bread"!
UPDATE: I've heard a lot of people say in comments it's too much cinnamon so I reduced it by half when I made it again for our family and it was lighter in color than in my pics. I also reduced the sweetener by half and it tasted just fine, just a hint of sweetness.
I also made my slices thinner and adjusted the amount of slices you can get in this loaf, I'm updating the nutrition info for 14 slices as opposed to what it was originally as just 12 slices. I'm sticking by my decision to use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon as I just love it with the look of wheat bread.
Egg Size Matters
The eggs will always be a problem as far as size. If you use store bought eggs that say large, they are really small compared to eggs from chickens I have.
To make this easier on everyone I measured the small chicken eggs I've used and placed the amount in ounces to give you a better idea.
If you measure out the eggs you have and they are very large then you may only need 4-5. If after you've adjusted the egg amount and it still seems wet to you, reduce the oil to ⅓ cup.
UPDATE MAY 28, 2018: I reduced the olive oil to ⅓ cup instead of the orginial recipe using ½ cup because a few comments mentioned it was still moist in the center. I also decided to just try water in place of the heavy cream or coconut milk.
BOTH of these changes have equalled perfect success! So whether to have the original recipe printed and that's working fine for you or you decide to use the below recipes, now that I've changed a couple things, either will work just fine! And it reduced the net carb count per slice from 2 to 1 gram per slice!
More Keto Bread Recipes:
LOW CARB COCONUT FLOUR BREAD
Keto Low Carb Coconut Flour Bread
Ingredients
- 6 eggs or 1- ¼ cup total
- ⅓ cup olive oil or coconut oil or butter
- ⅓ cup water or heavy cream or coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoon Swerve sweetener or choice
- 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum free
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a stand mixer place the eggs, oil, cream or milk and blend until combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the mixer and blend until incorporated.
- Sprinkle optional toasted sesame seeds on top of loaf if desired.
- Line a 1.5 Quart (8 by 4) loaf pan, with parchment paper and pour batter in pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick in center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Dixie
Do you think if you added banana flavouring, the cinnamon and a few nuts, definitely put the sweetener in it would taste like banana bread. Yum
Brenda
Sure
Dixie
I was reading previous comments and noticed I had missed putting the sweetener in the recipe, I thought OMG I just wasted the whole recipe, but I tasted it and it was great without the sweetner and cinnamon, will definetly make again, maybe add some Herberal ingreditents. Keep up with all the great recipes
Lisa
Can this bread be made without the Flax Seed if so do you recommend a substitute.
Brenda
I wouldn't advise leaving it out or it will be like every other hard dense coconut flour bread recipe. I can't offer a swap for the flax without testing something else.
Pam
I just made this and it’s amazing! It did not taste eggy, coconutty, or of cinnamon. I used avocado oil, toasted coconut almond milk, and Nature’s Hollow sugar-free Honey. Best LC bread I’ve made...and I’ve tried many! Thank you, Brenda, for the fantastic recipe ?
Laetitia
I've add this recipe on carbmanager app and it tell me 4g net carbs per slice. What's wrong ? Thanks
Brenda
Maybe carbmanager includes the sugar alcohol from the Swerve? I do not include it in any of my recipes as it does not raise blood sugar.
Sharon
I am absolutely amazed by how incredible this bread is!!! I have tried so many recipes for lowcarb bread and not a single one has the "mouth-feel" of real bread, except THIS ONE, and it is nut flour free!! ?? I left out the sweetener and cinnamon and replaced it with carraway seed for a pumpernickel taste! I'm blown away!! Thank you!!!
Carollee
Where can I find xanthan gum
Brenda
You can find it in most supermarkets now in the health section and even Walmart sells it near the baking powder. Or purchase online.
Janice
Hi have just made this bread. What liquid do you recommend using out of the three. I used water. Will it still taste good?
Brenda
I've made it with all 3 options I mentioned and really didn't notice a difference in taste or texture.
Nancy Chouinard
Brenda,
This bread is AMAZING! Thank you. My husband does keto for seizure control. He cannot cheat, even a little. Your recipes are my go-to for almost everything. I made this bread for the first time last night. I generally dislike the texture of baked goods with coconut flour. But this was incredible, especially toasted and made into sandwiches. And it's pretty easy to make! I also want to thank you for your skillet chocolate chip cookie pie. I made that recipe for my husband's 50th birthday at the end of December. I've made two more since then! I will most likely make one of these each month and keep it sliced in the freezer for keto grab-and-go baked goods. Thank you for these creative recipes to help keep him on track!
keto home baker
I made this bread and it was wonderfully soft and looks lovely exactly what I wanted but 1 tbsp of baking soda is just too much and my bread smells like rotten fish and I baked it so it's too late to add cream of tartar. Looking at other recipes I am sure now it is supposed to be 1tsp and the difference is quiet dramatic and it's a really shame not to mention a waste of some expensive ingredients, than not every one can afford to do.
I love this recipe and will try again I can ill afford the waste on my budget so it will be in a week or two. Just though someone would have noticed this mistake and corrected it sooner.
Brenda
You wrote you used 1 tbsp of baking SODA. The recipe clearly states 1 tbsp of baking POWDER. And it is correct to use 1 tbsp baking powder because it creates the fluffy texture in this bread.
Kay Lankford
Just tasted my bread right out of the oven.....you are a genius. I have tried many types of Keto bread, no more experimenting, I have found the winner. Eager to see how it is for toast in the morning, many thanks, eager now to try more of your recipes, I just found your page
Denise
This recipe sounds great, as I am not very skilled in the kitchen but am looking for alternative breads for my mom who is diabetic. I don't have a stand mixer, just a hand mixer, would that work? Or does it have to be a special mixer blade that only comes with a stand mixer? Thanks!
Annabelle
First time here, googled "keto coconut flour bread" (trying to be more keto, in general). I just want to thank you, this bread is awesome and is so quick to make, ingredients were easy to find at the health food shop. This is now my bread. I will bake a few every week to eat for breakfast and snacks. My husband loves it too. Huge thanks for developing this awesome bread recipe!
Deb Lohman
This bread is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes!
Ken Butler
My Bread - Love it
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Ken Butler
Just made this bread and there is only one word descriptive enough - WOOOOOOOW
I cannot believe how spot on this recipe was and how really easy to prepare. You have definitely
solved my No Bread Withdrawal that I have had for the past few years. I really think that I could eat the entire loaf!!
Can I double the recipe to get a larger loaf / slice? Thanks again - Ken
Michelle R
I am doing a clean keto challenge this month. By omitting the sweetener, this bread is compliant. This is absolutely delicious! I also cut it a bit thinner, getting 16 slices. Thank you for this and many great recipes!!
Erin
Made this recipe last night. My family loves it! Is there a way to cut down the coconut flavor? I did use coconut flour and coconut milk per the recipe. It tastes awesome, but not sure how it would taste when used for a sandwich due to the sweet coconut flavor. Plus I have to make another loaf to do a sandwich test as my family ate the whole loaf in one night. ?
Brenda
Maybe swap out the coconut milk with unsweet almond milk, or even water will work.
Lola
thank you very much!! I love it!! really good!! now I can enjoy a really good sandwich!!!
E
I love this recipe. It is light and airy like wonder bread. I enjoyed the texture and mouth feel. I can't wait to try it with some xylitol cinnamon butter or make it into a cucumber sandwich. My second bread I mixed it for a ciuple of minutes and it ened ul rising higher. Wow. I want to try making rolls from it.
Sd
Is this bread supposed to have a crispy crust?!
I tried it and the crust was soft and moist and it deflated when I take it out of the oven.
I followed the recipe and baked it for 45minutes!
Lucinda
Can you use oat fiber instead flaxseed flour?
Brenda
I've not tested oat fiber so let me know if you do.
Lew
Excellent Keto Bread Recipe! I just replaced the Erythritol with Sweetleaf English Toffee Stevia Drops 1 teaspoon and used 4 Extra Large Eggs. Also used Ghee/Clarified Butter instead of Coconut Oil or Regular Butter. Also Doubled the Recipe and used half for the Loaf and the other half for little Rolls. The little Rolls baked faster only 25 Minutes. Thanks For This Recipe!
Daphne
I replace cinnamon with 2 tbsp cocoa and additional 1 tbsp of erythritol (not using stevia), come out really nice chocolate bread. The same I did using green tea powder to make green tea bread. Kids love it!
Virginia
For those that have replaced the xantham gum with chia seeds, can you please clarify how you did it? Thank you!