, photo by Emma Shevtzoff
, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
in Recipes, Bread Low carb mug bread
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp coconut flour
- ¾ tsp ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ½ tsp poppy seeds
- 1 pinch 1 pinch salt
- 1 1 egg, beateneggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Add the butter to the mug (with a flat bottom) and microwave.
- Mix together all dry ingredients in a bowl. Crack in the egg, add the melted butter, and stir in the cream. Combine until smooth and make sure there are no lumps.
- Pour the batter into the mug and microwave on high (approximately 700 watts) for 2 minutes. Check if the bread is done in the middle – if not, microwave for another 15-30 seconds.
- Let cool and remove from the mug. Slice in half and toast — that's how you get the best texture and taste.
Instructions for baking in the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease a 4.5” wide, oven proof bowl with butter.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients, including the optional poppy seeds. Add in the egg and cream, whisking until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps. Pour the batter into the bowl.
Place bowl in the oven, and bake for 10-15 minutes. Insert a toothpick or sharp knife in the middle of the bread. If the toothpick is clean, it is done!
Let cool and remove the bread from the bowl. Slice in half and toast - that’s how you get the best texture and taste.
Prepare ahead
For best results, prepare each piece individually. If you don't want to measure the dry ingredients every time you bake, feel free to prepare your own baking mix ahead. Take 10 tablespoons (150 ml) almond flour, 10 tablespoons (150 ml) coconut flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 1⁄2 tablespoons baking powder. Then you have the dry mix ready for 10 pieces. Use 2 generous tablespoons for each piece of bread.
Storing the bread
Feel free to make several pieces once you get cooking. You can keep the unbaked dough in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or you can even freeze the mixture. It will thaw in a few minutes at room temperature.
Flavoring
For additional flavor, season the bread with onion or garlic powder, plus herbs or spices like ground fennel and cumin. It's also lovely with poppy, chia, hemp, or sesame seeds. Use about 1⁄2 teaspoon of seasoning for each piece.
92 comments
There is no psyllium in this recipe.
Awesome! So glad you love it!
Thanks for sharing! So glad you enjoyed it!
That would depend on the ingredients and the carb count, but it should be fine.
Glad you loved it, but sorry to hear about your oven delay! These are not necessarily microwave meals, but some great 'no cook' options for you https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/low-and-no-cook-low-carb-.... Hope this helps hold you over!
Will cook it a little less time next time as it was a bit dry. Looking forward to trying some of the low carb breads.
I am so glad both of you enjoyed this one! Try the Keto Soft Seed Bread if you haven't already. https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/soft-keto-seed-bread
Awesome! So glad you enjoy it!
Hi, Sherry! You could try almond flour, but the ratio will not be the same.
Check out this article for info on substitutions. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/baking
You can freeze the mug bread. It's best thawed and then toasted.
You may wish to try an aluminum free baking powder.
If yes please let me know the temperature and time to bake it.
There are oven instructions listed above, under the recipe steps.
Hi, Beth! You could try almond flour, but the ratio will not be the same.
Check out this article for info on substitutions. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/baking
Yes! All of our nutrition information is given per serving.
Almond flour and coconut flour can vary in carb count by brand.
We have not tested this recipe with whole milk rather than heavy whipping cream as most people on a ketogenic or low carb diet avoid milk.
When you talk about 3g carbs is for all the bread recipe or just for one slice?
When I make this recipe I put in on my fitnesspal. For 65g almond flour, 55g coconut flour, 15g butter, 15g heavy cream and the other ingredient, They said 28g carbs, 44g protein, 48,1g fat. Thank you very much
The nutrition information is per serving. It sounds like you're making a lot of servings. 1 Tablespoon of almond flour for example, is only 6g, not 65. This is designed to be a single serving mug bread recipe.
If you use a 4.5" ramekin as specified, you can use the quantities for 1 serving, which is 1 egg.