Keto Coconut Flour Bread

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Coconut flour bread is easy to make and has a light flavor, plus it’s dairy-free too! Friendly for many diet types, this is a great gluten and grain free, paleo, low-carb, and keto diet bread. This could be your new favorite sandwich bread.

Save this bread in your easy keto recipes collection because it is not to be missed!

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Paleo, Gluten Free, Keto and Low Carb Flours 101

Coconut flour is used for a wide range of diet types so if you aren’t already familiar with it, now is the time to learn!

Uniquely, different from wheat flour, coconut flour is a high fiber, gluten-free replacement. The taste will vary from brand to brand, depending on how the ingredient is dried, toasted  (or not), and processed. Overall, coconut flour is mild and slightly sweet in flavor.

There is a bit of chemistry and science that plays into making quality coconut flour recipes. Unfortunately, coconut flour cannot replace wheat flour in a 1:1 ratio. It absorbs a lot of liquid and doesn’t rise like you might be used to.

If you’re just getting started with gluten free baking (or grain free, paleo, and keto too), I highly recommend The Ultimate Guide to Low-Carb Baking for all you need to know about budget and family-friendly sweet and savory baked goods.

Also, take a look at this list of best keto baking ingredients if you want to know more about what to store in your pantry.

Is coconut flour low carb?

Coconut flour is low carb! With only 2 grams of net carb, each slice of this bread will fill you up but not overload you with carbs.

There are many coconut products for a keto diet and all of them are useful!

If you are not already using coconut flour, start with this recipe. This flour is one of my favorites for allergen-free and low carb baking.

Not only is coconut flour low carb, but it is also great for those with oxalate sensitivities. Like many diet changes, eating a low oxalate diet may seem overwhelming at first but once new daily patterns are established, it becomes normalized.

Switching from wheat bread to this coconut flour bread will be a big step towards successfully setting up new meal prep habits for a healthier diet.

I use coconut flour in many keto breakfast ideas and it’s a game changer!

How to Make Coconut Flour Bread

After you preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), gather all the dry ingredients and combine them in a mixing bowl.

Stir in coconut oil and vinegar, until dough is crumbly and uniform.

Next, beat the eggs and egg whites in a separate bowl. This is an important step for adding volume to the bread.

Now gently fold the egg mixture into the first bowl. Wait a minute or so for the coconut flour to absorb the liquid and begin to thicken.

Once the ingredients have formed a batter, pour it into a 9×5-inch bread loaf pan. Make sure the pan is either greased well or lined with parchment paper so you can get the bread out once it is done cooking.

Bake for 40-45 minuets until the top is golden brown and firm. Test the bread by poking a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the loaf is done.

Cool the bread on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before popping it out of the mold. Running a knife around the edge will help loosen it from the pan. If you use parchment paper, the bread lifts right out.

You will notice the bread does not rise much, which is typical of coconut flour bread recipes. Make a short, squat loaf as described here or double the recipe for a taller bread. I tend to find the end result filling enough and do fine with smaller slices.

Simple Dairy Free Keto Bread

My Keto Bread with Psyllium Husk is one of my very favorite bread recipes and I use if for just about everything. However, the recipe uses butter (so it’s not dairy free) and in some places finding psyllium can be a challenge.

As an alternative, this simple keto bread with coconut flour will do!

If you like sweet breads, don’t miss my Low Carb Chocolate Pumpkin Bread!

This keto bread loaf is ideal for customizing. 

Use the recipe as a base and experiment with different sweet and savory flavor variations.

Leave a comment to let us know what flavor sounds best to you.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Gently press in sunflower and pumpkin seeds into the top before baking
• Use coconut oil infused with herbs (an idea from The Ketogenic Edge Cookbook)
• Mix 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/4 cup chopped olives into the batter
• Add 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon thyme to the bread before baking
• If you like sweet bread, add 2 tablespoons of Lakanto (or another keto sweetener) with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Easy Coconut Flour Sandwich Bread

If you’re a sandwich person, going low-carb is not going to be very appealing! I’m here for you and want to help make the transition as easy as possible so you can reach the goals you set for yourself.

Unlike many coconut flour bread recipes that are hard, dense, and dry, this one comes out moist. It’s easy to slice and firm enough to pack in a lunch. So share it with your children when they go back to school too.

Make a turkey club, BLT, or egg salad sandwich. Even a simple combination of avocado and thinly sliced roast beef is delicious between dairy free keto bread.

I’ve even served this grain-free bread as an appetizer! By cutting each slice in half, you get small cracker sized pieces that are perfect for topping with Liver Pate or making bruschetta.

Where to buy coconut flour?

Coconut is a healthy food you can eat regularly on a low-carb diet. (1) It contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are linked to several benefits like fat loss, improved metabolism, and better cognitive function. (2, 3)

Coconut flour can be a delicate ingredient and spoil on the shelf. This is the main reason I buy all my coconut products for a ketogenic diet from Wildly Organic. Their quality is excellent, after years of ordering coconut oil, flour, and shredded coconut, I have never once received a rancid product.

They are also a small family-owned business, which I love, and offer wholesale options and discounted buying club prices too!

More Keto Coconut Flour Recipes

You can do so much with coconut flour! Buy a bulk bag and enjoy the newfound baking freedom it affords.

• Low-Carb Coconut Flour Pancakes
• Easy Keto Chocolate Cake with Coconut Flour
• Keto Vanilla Cupcakes
• Savory Muffins Recipe
• Low Carb Focaccia Bread
• Dairy-Free Pumpkin Muffins

Coconut Flour Bread (gluten free, grain free, low carb, keto, + paleo)

Author: Jessica Haggard

Make Coconut Flour Bread with simple pantry staples. It is a great sandwich bread for low carb, keto, and paleo dieters. Plus, the recipe is dairy free too!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Servings 9

Calories 137 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ½ cup coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 whole eggs
• 2 egg whites
• ½ teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup coconut oil melted

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175°C).
• Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir in coconut oil and vinegar until crumbly and uniform.
  ½ cup coconut flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar, ½ cup coconut oil
• Beat the eggs and egg whites in a separate bowl.
  4 whole eggs, 2 egg whites
• Gently fold the egg mixture into the first bowl. Wait a minute or so for the coconut flour to absorb the liquid and begin to thicken.
• Grease a 9×5-inch bread loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Pour batter into pan.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, until top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean after inserting into the center.
• Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before taking out of the pan. Run a knife around the edge to loosen the bread from the sides.

Notes

Variations to try:

• Gently press in sunflower and pumpkin seeds into the top before baking
• Use coconut oil infused with herbs (an idea from The Ketogenic Edge Cookbook)
• Mix 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/4 cup chopped olives into the batter
• Add 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon thyme to the bread before baking
• If you like sweet bread, add 2 tablespoons of Lakanto (or another keto sweetener) with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Nutrition & Macros

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 216mgFiber: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2g

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Originally published in February 2017, updated with new tips and information in June 2020.