Here is my version of a low carb single-serve bread recipe using almond flour that can be made in a microwave or an oven! This low carb bread will not crumble or break easily. It is strong enough to slice and make a mean sandwich or just a plain butter toast! I like to have this as a cheese and fried egg sandwich. This single-serve almond bread is also super easy to make and is done in just 90 seconds in a microwave and less than 8 minutes in an oven. Don't forget to preheat though!
I embraced a low carb high-fat lifestyle last year and was going strong for almost 3 months. But then, I had to get off that wagon because though it helped me in shedding some weight, I was losing more than just weight. But the three months of discipline were a great phase where I learnt so much about food and how it works in our bodies. I learnt portion control for real!
This almond bread and sometimes flaxseed meal bread was something I ate almost every day! For some reason, Flaxseed bread worked for me easily but none of the popular recipes for almond bread worked for me. It used to crumble, not hold shape, can't make sandwiches, very delicate, so I had to test and experiment a lot. But never got wasted as you know the ingredients are not cheap! Finally, I nailed it and my Insta fam was all along my journey and was pleased to see my perfect slice of almond bread. I made it again to capture step by step and share stories. I still have them on highlights.
Just 4 ingredienof ts bread
I have tried using olive oil and ghee but my personal favourite is butter. It is best to use it in the soft or melted form to make the batter.
- Almond flour: store-bought or homemade can be used. You may replace almond flour with 25gms flax meal
- Baking powder: indispensable
- Butter: salted, weighed and melted. You may replace it with melted ghee or olive oil.
- Egg: medium or large size egg.
How to make 90 seconds of low carb single-serve almond bread?
You may do the whole thing in the same container. Just add all the ingredients, whisk and microwave or bake as per the instructions. Also, this low carb single-serve almond bread is extremely versatile. With plenty of ideas to make this for both savoury and sweet versions, you can make this fit any of your bread craving moods.
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Microwave instructions
For the microwave, I like to use a 4-inch x 4-inch microwave-safe container. I prefer to prepare the batter in a different bowl and then transfer it to the container to make it a neat slice. Once you add the batter into the container, tap on the counter a few times to remove air bubbles. Microwave on high for 1 min and 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and let cool.
Oven instructions
For the oven, you need to use an oven-safe container. A square glass or ceramic pan or round pan would be great. I make the batter in a different bowl and transfer it to the container to make it a neat slice. Once you add the batter into the container, tap on the counter a few times to remove air bubbles. Bake in the oven at 180c for 8 minutes or until the centre springs back when touched or a toothpick comes out clean.
Keto or not, LCHF or not, whatever diet you are on or not on, this single-serve almond bread is a must-try. When you run out of bread, make one of these. When you want to feel less guilty about having indulged, make this for the next meal. When you have to use up the almond flour stash, make this or my cherry almond muffins 😉 What I am trying to say is you don't need to be on a certain diet to make this bread.
Low Carb Single Serve Almond Flour Bread
INGREDIENTS
- 10gms unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons almond flour (¼ cup)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Salt to taste (Only add if you used unsalted butter)
- 4gms butter to toast the bread
- Optional items: chilli flakes, dried herbs etc. or sweetener, cinnamon powder or cardamom powder, vanilla extract
METHOD
- Melt the butter and let cool.
- Whisk the egg into the bowl of melted butter until combined. Whisk in the flour, baking powder and salt until a smooth batter (you may add a choice of herbs and chilli flakes for savoury and sweetener and cinnamon or cardamom for a sweet treat)
- Grease very lightly a microwaveable or oven friendly 4x4 square pan or a round pan or flat bottomed mug.
- Transfer the batter into the greased pan using a rubber spatula (so nothing is left behind). Spread and level the batter, and tap the pan to settle all the air bubbles.
- Microwave on full power for 1 min and 30 seconds or bake in preheated oven for 6 mins at 190c.
- Remove the slice and let it cool for a min before you slice horizontally to make a sandwich.
- Toast the sandwich on a pan with the remaining butter.
- Make your desired sandwich and serve.
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