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Bread is a major part of the modern diet.
In fact, many people eat some type of bread with many of their meals.
Still, a significant percentage of the population is intolerant to gluten.
Bread is also high in carbs, so it's out of the question for people on low-carb diets.
However, there are many alternatives that taste just as good as regular bread.
Here are 15 recipes for healthy breads that are both low-carb and gluten-free.
2. Cheesy Garlic Bread
Ingredients:
- almond flour
- coconut flour
- egg whites
- olive oil
- water
- yeast
- coconut sugar
- mozzarella cheese
- salt
- baking powder
- garlic powder
- xanthan or guar gum (optional)
3. Healthy Cornbread
Ingredients:
- coconut flour
- stevia
- sea salt
- eggs
- baking powder
- vanilla almond milk
- coconut oil or butter
- baby corn (optional)
4. Coconut Flour Flatbread
Ingredients:
- eggs
- coconut flour
- Parmesan cheese
- baking soda
- baking powder
- sea salt
- milk
6. Coconut-and-Almond Bread
Ingredients:
- almond flour
- coconut flour
- flaxseed meal
- salt
- baking soda
- eggs
- coconut oil
- honey
- apple cider vinegar
8. Simple Low-Carb Bread Rolls
Ingredients:
- apple cider vinegar
- olive oil
- water
- flax seeds
- coconut flour
- chia seeds
- baking powder
9. Healthy Subway
Ingredients:
- blanched almond flour
- husk powder
- baking powder
- Celtic sea salt
- apple cider vinegar
- egg whites
- boiling water
10. Flaxseed Bread with Coconut Flour
Ingredients:
- coconut flour
- flaxseed meal
- eggs
- egg whites
- olive oil
- baking powder
- water
- salt
11. Almond Flour Bread and French Toast
Ingredients:
- almond flour
- oat fiber
- whey protein powder
- baking powder
- baking soda
- xanthan gum
- erythritol
- salt
- Greek yogurt
- butter
- eggs
- almond milk
12. Paleo Bread
Ingredients:
- coconut flour
- almond flour
- chia or flax seeds
- sea salt
- coconut oil
- apple cider vinegar
- baking soda
13. Almond-Flax Bread
Ingredients:
- almond flour
- ground flax seeds
- whole flax seeds
- sea salt
- baking soda
- eggs
- honey (optional)
- raw cider vinegar
- butter
14. Swedish Breakfast Buns
Ingredients:
- almond flour
- flax seeds
- husk
- salt
- sunflower seeds
- baking powder
- olive oil
- sour cream
15. Flatbread with Coconut and Psyllium
Ingredients:
- coconut flour
- psyllium husk
- coconut oil
- salt
- baking powder
- water
- garlic powder
The Bottom Line
If you have to avoid gluten and are following a low-carb diet, the above recipes are great choices if you can't give up on bread entirely.
Alternatively, try using crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or lettuce instead of bread.
Reposted with permission from our media associate Healthline.
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