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This keto walnut bread is a delicious low carb bread packed full of walnuts. Sliced it has a chewy and nutty texture. A healthy low carb bread that is easy to make and a great addition to a cheeseboard. Or simply slice and toast for a breakfast packed full of nutrition.
This low carb walnut bread is a variation on my rosemary and olive bread which does not require a pan to bake, keeping it “rustic”. If you wanted a neater loaf of bread, then by all means spoon the mixture into a loaf tin and bake away! At only 3g net carbs a slice you can enjoy this keto walnut in any shape! Even in small bread roll format.
This bread was inspired by a new local bakery in one of the hotels. They have a Swiss baker which is rare on the island and I was curious about what type of breads that they had and whether I could adapt any to be low carb. My greedy eye found walnut bread and since I had a large bag of walnuts at home, I had to try it.
Walnut Benefits
- Walnuts are packed full of beneficial vitamins and minerals.
- They are high in protein, great for fibre and a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
- Walnuts contain a high amount of manganese and magnesium, both great for the bones.
The walnut bread mixture is a bit on the heavy side, but I wanted to be able to make a pattern on the top of the loaf to make it more like a rustic, nutty bread. I think the next time I would separate the eggs and whisk up the egg whites to give the bread a bit more volume. However, any bread with nuts is going to be on the heavy side.
Sliced and served with cheese this is a delicious nutty bread. Try it toasted with eggs too! You could add herbs to this low carb bread too. Thyme and rosemary would work wonderfully.
Other Walnut Recipes You May Enjoy
Broccoli, Smoked Cheese & Walnut Quiche
Walnut Crusted Lime Cheesecake
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Keto Walnut Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees
- Place the coconut flour, baking powder, psyllium husk powder and salt in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Add the oil and eggs and blend well until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and mix well.
- Add the chopped walnuts to the bread and mix.
- Gently add the water, a bit at time and stir into the mixture (you may not need it all).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Using your hands, make a large ball of the dough (I find keeping my hands wet helps with the sticky dough).
- Place the dough on the parchment paper lined baking tray.
- Score the top to make a pattern (optional but looks more rustic)
- Bake for 35 -40 minutes until golden and firm.
- Slice, eat and enjoy!
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I just made this a bread per your exact instructions, it was delicious!!!! I toasted and put on cream cheese & Everything Bagel Seasoning!! Fabulous!!
I would like to try it sweet also how much Monk fruit sweetener should I add?
Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! For a sweeter version, I'd try about 1/4 cup of monk fruit.
Wow, this really did not work for me. The batter was really moist, like a batter, and could not be shaped so I put it in a loaf pan. I didn't even use all the water. It looked nice when it came out but when I cut it it just crumbles and falls apart and I end up with a plate of crumbs, not a slice of bread. Tastes good though but is too dry.
That's shame it didn't work for you.
Made this today! I love it!! I used half cup walnuts and half cup pumpkin seeds, turned out great!!
Just made this bread this morning,following the recipe, but I added 1/2 cups of cranberries. Oh my so good!! My first thought was how good a chicken salad would be on this bread. I will make this bread many times, it has been the best keto bread I have made so far, it actually taste like a rustic bread. Thank you!!
So glad you enjoyed it! I love the idea of using cranberries too!
Can I replace Coconut Flour with almond flour?
You could but you will need to increase the quantity
I made the recipe per your instructions and it turned out amazing and was DELICIOUS. It was also easy and quick to make. I’m glad I found your site and am looking forward to trying more!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
This is the BEST keto bread EVERY!!! I have been keto for over 8 years and tried every bread. I LOVE this bread, I have make it many times and done both sweet and savory versions! So far my fav is adding swerve brown and cinnamon.
I LOVE the idea of making it sweet! Fabulous! Glad you liked it and thanks for the sweet tip!
Can I leave the walnuts? I basically want to be able to have the bread with veggies/meat, walnuts might not go well with them.
Yes you can. I've made this with herbs and olives instead.
Very thrilled to find this. Makes for a good selection to serve to guests. Yummy,but not real eggy flavor with beautiful presentation. May try pecan ,my favorite nut,next time.
Thanks! I love your idea of using pecan nuts too!
Very tasty..... definitely better the next day! Reminds me of a soft biscotti. I used 2 tablespoons of ground chia seeds (I pulsed them myself) instead of the psyllium husk and its delicious! I like my slices warm with butter and honey ?
I like the ground chia idea! Thanks for sharing.
Also, because I'm anal, my loaf weighed 560 grams. Making each slice or serving 56 grams. In case anyone was curious.
Bread came out great! Mine cooked in less than 30 minutes! I’ll definitely make it again!!
Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Could you add cinnamon to make it more like a sweet bread when I add my slab of butter? to still be keto friendly?
I might have left mine in the oven too long but it tastes off......
Why not. Perhaps a dash of nutmeg too...
Often when I bake, I sub cashew milk for water because it usually tastes better. I'm tempted here. Would there be a problem? Gah! Can't wait to try this either way. Thank you so much!
Can't see that it would hurt the recipe as it's a heavy rustic style bread.
What is psyllium husk?
Is there a replacement for this ingredient?
This explains psyllium husk. https://www.healthline.com/health/psyllium-health-benefits Ground flaxseeds can be used instead but won't have the exact same effect
This recipe looks delish...can I just leave the psyllium husk out?
I'd replace it with ground flaxseed
Love walnut bread, I use the keto mug recipe and throw in a capful of Brazilian Coffee Extract along with the little nubby bits of walnut in the bottom of the packet! Thank you for your emails of really good recipes, it’s one I don’t want to unsubscribe?
Awwwh, you've made my morning with your lovely comments Suzanne! Thank you. I love your idea of the mug recipe and coffee as I just love coffee and walnut together (I need to make a low carb coffee walnut cake!).