My coconut flour bread recipe has a light and fluffy texture. It is a simple keto bread that is perfect for sandwiches. It has no eggy taste and a soft and fluffy texture.
I'm super proud of this keto coconut flour bread. It tastes just like the sweet "milk bread" we used to get on Sundays when I was a kid in Germany. Milk bread is similar to brioche or chollah bread.
Even better, one slice contains just 0.9g net carbs!
Also try my coconut flaxseed bread.
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I shied away from baking with coconut flour for a long time. Almond flour recipes such as my keto almond bread just seemed more straight-forward.
But, I kept on getting reader requests about creating a nut free bread with coconut flour. And when the first loaf of this bread finally came out of the Sugar Free Londoner test oven, I was very happy I listened.
Why I Love This Recipe
Friends, my coconut flour bread is so tasty! It has a light, airy and soft texture and a mild coconut flavor. It slices well and it toasts beautifully.
We have been eating it with both sweet and savory toppings. I think it goes particularly well with cheese.
It's also worth mentioning that this is a pretty easy and quick recipe, with only 10 minutes of prep.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients we need:
- Coconut flour - Coconut flour is very absorbent. That's why I recommend that you measure it with digital kitchen scales to be as accurate as possible. If you do use measuring cups, pour the coconut flour in rather than scoop. This ensures that you don't pack the cup and accidentally use too much.
- Eggs - Coconut flour requires a lot of eggs to achieve a fluffy and airy crumb. Since we are using more egg whites than yolks, the bread does not taste eggy.
- Whey protein powder - The whey gives the bread a fine, wheat-like texture.
- Butter - Coconut flour recipes can taste dry without a healthy amount of fat in the mix, that's where the butter comes in. You can also use olive oil.
- Plain yogurt - The yogurt assists with an even better rise and a balanced texture.
We also need fresh baking powder and sea salt.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
Let me show you how I make keto coconut flour bread. Here are the basic steps.
Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed method with amounts, timings and nutrition information.
STEP 1
Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
STEP 2
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks, yogurt, melted butter and water until pale and fluffy. Add the dry ingredients plus ¼ of the stiff egg whites. Beat with the mixer until just combined.
STEP 3
Fold in the remainder of the egg whites until you have a smooth dough. Don't overmix!
STEP 4
Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper and fill in the dough. Bake the bread in the preheated oven until golden on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, without crumbs sticking.
Katrin's Top Tips
Beat the egg whites until very stiff - This is the secret to a fluffy texture in this bread. Really, really take your time to create sturdy air bubbles. This will also prevent your bread from collapsing after baking.
Room temperature ingredients - The eggs and the yogurt should be room temperature. If your dough is cold, it can prevent the bread from rising.
Bread pan size - Bread with coconut flour is nutrient-dense and filling. That's why I use a small loaf tin (18 x 9 cm / 7 x 3.5 inch, 450ml volume). It is half the size of regular loaf tins.
Patience! Coconut flour bread is fragile while hot and firms up as it cools down. Don't slice it until it is fully cooled.
Cool on a rack. After 10 minutes, remove the bread from the pan and let the bread cool on a cooling rack. This way, the air can circulate around it and the bottom won't turn moist.
Variations
Below are ideas how you can tweak the recipe.
Dairy free: Replace the whey protein with egg white powder. Use olive oil instead of the butter and coconut yogurt. This has now been tested by several happy readers.
Make it sweet: Add 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon or 1-2 tablespoons of powdered sweetener. Option to also use vanilla extract or coconut extract.
Make it rustic - Top it with sesame seeds or poppy seeds, or add crushed sunflower seeds or flaxseed to the batter!
Cheesy coconut flour bread: Add ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese or ¼ cup of parmesan to the batter.
Get it to shine - For a shiny crust, brush the top of the bread with an egg wash before baking.
You can also play with seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder or rosemary to enhance the savory flavor of the bread.
Recipe FAQs
You can use a full size bread pan, however, the bread will turn out wider and flatter. I recommend that you double the recipe and increase the baking time instead. Bake for about 1 hour and place aluminium foil over the top after 35 minutes to avoid excessive browning.
Coconut flour bread has a mild coconut flavor. But, since we are also using whey protein and eggs in the recipe as well as salt, the coconut flavor is not overpowering and it works well as a savory bread.
Make a batch of Keto Mayonnaise, Sugar Free Custard or Keto Rice Pudding!
Yes. Wet your hands to form 6 buns. Bake for 25 minutes at 180C / 350F..
Storage
Coconut flour bread stays fresh at room temperature for up to 2 days. Or, keep it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
From day 2 onwards, I think the bread tastes best when you toast it lightly.
It also freezes well for up to 3 months. I pre-slice it and layer parchment paper between the slices so that they do not stick together. This way, I can defrost a slice at a time or toast it straight from frozen.
More Coconut Flour Recipes
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- Coconut Flour Cake (Keto)50 Minutes
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Recipe
Keto Coconut Flour Bread
Equipment
- 7.5 x 3 inch loaf tin (1 lb volume)
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites large, room temperature
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup / 60g coconut flour sifted
- 4 tbsp / 24g whey protein powder
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup / 60g plain yoghurt or Greek, room temperature
- ¼ cup / 55g butter melted, then cooled
- 2 tbsp water lukewarm
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F and line a small bread pan (1 lb volume) with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Take your time with this - it should take about 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the 2 egg yolks, the yoghurt, butter and water for about 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Now add the dry ingredients - coconut flour, whey protein powder, baking powder and salt - alongside ¼ of the stiff egg whites. Beat with the mixer until just combined.
- Using a spatula, fold in the remainder of the egg whites until you have a smooth dough. Don't overmix to ensure you're keeping in the air bubbles!
- Fill the dough in the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 35 minutes until golden on top or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
William Heller
Hi. I haven't tried this yet-I don't have good luck with whipping egg whites. I liked the Yogurt Bread, and the Cottage cheese bread was about the best I've made. I don't care for flax or almond flour breads. Can I substitute anything for the chia seeds?
Thanks
Katrin Nürnberger
The closest substitute to chia would be flax. Anything else is an experiment . Whipping egg whites is a breeze if you use a classic electric mixer with metal whisks, a clean glass or metal bowl and make sure there is no egg yolk in the whites!!
Ibolya Toth
I made your coconut flour bread and it turn out very good. Thanks for the recipe.
Cary
Please tell me if additional egg whites can be substituted for the egg protein powder? If so, how many and when to put in the recipe?
Thanks much.
Katrin Nürnberger
You could use egg white protein instead of the whey protein powder. But, I am not sure whether the recipe would work with additional egg whites. If you beat them, then that could work. When you change the dry/wet ratio of ingredients you need to test and see if the result is good. I can't say for sure without testing it myself.
Cary
OK thanks. My problem is that egg white powder isn't available at grocery stores here is USA; only liquid form so I'd have to order online. Was hoping to use what I have at home...real eggs whites! Maybe I'll try beating them and see what happens.
Katrin Nürnberger
Of course! Please keep us all posted by leaving a comment here with the your findings.
Cary
One more thing! I read an article that said gelatin or xanthan gum could be used in place of egg protein powder and I have that! 🙂 This came from substitute cooking.com. Thoughts please! I'll be glad to post again with whatever sub seems best.
Katrin Nürnberger
Hi Cary, I don't think that's a good substitute. The protein powder acts like a flour and makes the bread fluffier and lighter. Xanthan gum should only ever be used in tiny amounts and it makes things sturdier. Same with gelatine, it binds ingredients. They don't do what we need here.
Cary
Thanks for your thoughts on this. Will have to put off making the coconut flour bread until I can buy the right protein powder for it.
Have you ever made breads with hazelnut flour? If so, would love some recipes!
Katrin Nürnberger
I don’t have any recipes for hazelnut flour on the blog, but you could use it in place of almond flour. It would work well in rustic recipes.
Marie Yau
Hi Katrin, can you substitute plant protein powder for the whey? thank you!
Katrin Nürnberger
Readers have told me that they substitute whey with pea protein in other recipes, so my guess is that this would work in this recipe as well.
sara w
This is my all-time favorite low-carb bread. I like the nut flour bread but this is high in protein, which I love. Instead of whey I use egg white protein powder, which works fine.
Kathleen L.
What can I substitute for the whey? I am allergic to whey powder. This looks like a well thought out and delicious keto bread recipe.
Katrin Nürnberger
You can try using egg white protein powder. This usually works well as a substitution for whey protein.
Dean
Can I double and do a larger loaf?
Dean
Katrin Nürnberger
Yes, although this will increase the baking duration to perhaps 50 or even 60 minutes. Also, you'll have to place aluminium foil over the top once it has turned golden to prevent overbrowning.