KETO COCONUT FLOUR BREAD- Gluten free bread in keto is the closest match to the traditional bread.
Keto diet, that has become very popular these days is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet. Dieters enjoy it because it allows the intake of fat rich foods and at the same time controls their overall intake and fuels their activity. Potential benefits of the Keto diet plan include weight loss as well as fat loss.
WHY COCONUT FLOUR IS ALLOWED IN KETOGENIC DIET?
Coconut flour is made from dried coconut pulp. When coconut milk is pressed, it leaves the coconut meat as a solid piece. This coconut pulp is then dried slowly at a low temperature to form flour.
Coconut flour is absolutely appropriate for the Keto diet. However, it is an ideal Keto flour because it is low in carbs and high in fiber. It is a gluten free and grain free flour and has low glycemic index which means rich in fiber. It promotes stable blood sugar along with aid in digestion. Those who are allergic to nuts can use this flour easily as it is a nut-free flour. Substitute to this flour is almond flour.
COCONUT FLOUR BREAD
Coconut flour bread is low in carbs and absolutely sugar free, nut free, gluten free, grain free and yeast free. This light, fluffy, keto friendly coconut bread is easy to make and can be stored at the counter-top due to the higher moisture content and can last 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
KETO COCONUT FLOUR BREAD- Let’s get started!
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Cooking time: 30 Minutes
Cuisine: Keto
RECIPE:
INGREDIENTS :
- ½ cup Coconut flour
- 6 eggs
- 100ml Olive oil
- 4tbsp Psyllium Husk
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- ½ cup Warm water
- ¼ tsp Salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pre heat Oven or Air Fryer at 180°C for 10 minutes and grease a loaf pan with parchment, with the paper hanging off the long sides
- In a bowl mix 4 table spoon psyllium husk with half cup of warm water and let the husk absorb water and become thick.
- In another large bowl, beat the eggs using a hand mixer or stand mixer and add oil and psyllium husk and beat until it is well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients coconut flour, baking powder and salt into the wet mixture and beat slightly and stir until it becomes smooth.
- Now transfer the batter to the lined loaf pan and bake for about 25- 30 minutes or until the skewer comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely in the pan without moving or slicing. Once cooled lift out of the pan using the parchment paper hanging over the sides and run a knife along edges of the bread and cut slices.
Note:
These bread slices can be toasted and consumed with Peanut butter, soups or can be eaten as a sandwich .
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