This easy 90 second keto bread is a life-saver for those moments when you NEED a sandwich and there's no low carb bread in the house. It toasts well and has NO EGGY TASTE!
What do you do when you are on the keto diet and get a craving for cheese toasties? That desire to bite through a crusty sandwich filled with warm, gooey cheese?
I often have homemade low carb bread in the house, which I slice and freeze. There's this low carb bread, my flaxseed bread with coconut flour and this popular almond flour bread.
The thing is, we all like them here. So they disappear quickly.
So, what do you do when you want to sink your teeth into a comforting cheese toastie without having to bake a whole loaf of bread? Or if you just want ONE slice of crunchy, warm toast spread with melting butter and sugar free jam for breakfast?
Thankfully, if you have a microwave you can solve your dilemma double-quick. You can make the most delicious 90 second keto bread in minutes!
My friends, you will love this bread.
I adapted my low carb English muffins to create a Keto mug bread recipe using almond flour that tastes more like a whole-wheat toast.
I omitted the butter and used water instead, to make the recipe lighter. I also added psyllium husk powder for a better texture. Are you ready?
How to make 90 second keto bread - step by step:
1.) Combine egg white, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder and water in a small bowl.
Note - By the time I had shot this picture, the baking powder had begun to fizz up (which is a good sign as it means it's fresh!). It might look like a lot, but it is the same amount as the psyllium powder.
2.) Mix with a fork...
3.) ...and fill the dough into a well-greased microwavable container. Spread well to ensure there are no large air bubbles.
I used melted butter to grease mine, but you could use coconut oil, avocado oil or even olive oil.
4.) After microwaving on high for 90 seconds, your single serving of "emergency toast" is done. As you can see, the bread shrinks a bit and comes off the edges so it's easy to release from the container.
5.) At this point, your 90 second bread is soft and looks a bit pale. Don't let this discourage you! Before we proceed, check out the other side:
6.) See? It has a fluffy, light texture. And once you toast, grill or pan-fry your Keto toast, it looks pretty, too!
Tips and tricks to make the perfect Keto microwave bread:
This really is a super-easy recipe, and there are several variations that all taste equally great. It's simply how you prefer it:
SHAPE
I used a 5 x 5 inch glass dish, which produced 1 large slice of Keto toast. I made another portion using a 4 x 3 tupperware container, which I then sliced in two. You could even use a mug and cut your bread into 3 smaller, round slices.
ALMOND FLOUR
I love baking with almond flour and ground almonds, but some people cannot tolerate tree nuts. If you prefer to try this recipe with coconut flour, use 1 ½ tbsp instead of the 3 tbsp. Coconut flour absorbs more liquid than almond flour. Fo the same reason, I also recommend to increase the amount of water to 1 tbsp.
It's worth mentioning that I used ground almonds for this recipe, which is what we call regular almond flour here in the UK. If you want to use SUPER FINE almond flour such as Bob's Red Mill, you should definitely increase the amount of water to 1 tbsp as well.
EGG
I decided to go for egg white only as the "eggy" taste some people dislike is in the egg yolks.
I personally don't mind it and you CAN make this recipe with a whole egg if you prefer. This way you get a healthy golden colour even before toasting.
PSYLLIUM
The psyllium husk powder gives the bread a stronger texture, similar to whole-wheat bread. You can use flaxseed if you don't have psyllium or a pinch of xanthan gum.
In my many test runs to get the recipe just right, I have also made a version omitting the psyllium altogether. As you can see, this bread is quite versatile!
To satisfy my cheese toastie craving, I gently fried the bread in butter over a low heat. I added some garlic powder - but paprika would also give extra flavour.
Almond flour burns quicker than regular wheat flour. Take your time and keep the lid on so the cheese can melt without the bread burning!
You could also serve this toast as a quick and easy breakfast sandwich with a fried egg 🙂
You'll also love these microwave recipes:
- Gluten Free Keto English Muffins (Microwave Recipe)
- Cinnamon Swirl Coconut Flour Mug Cake
- Chocolate Chip Keto Mug Cake
- Sugar Free Lemon Mug Cake (Low Carb Recipe)
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90 Second Keto Bread
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Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 3 tbsp almond flour or ground almonds (NOT super-fine almond flour)
- ¼ tsp psyllium husk powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tbsp water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork.
- Grease a 5 x 5 inch container with butter (olive oil or coconut oil also work) and fill in the bread dough.
- Microwave 90 seconds on high.
- Release from the container and toast, grill or pan-fry until golden brown.
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Notes
Nutrition
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Emi says
How can I make your keto bread if you don't have a microwave?
Katrin Nürnberger says
I would bake it ay 180C / 350F for about 12-15 minutes, then check if it's done. But if you're turning on the oven anyway, why not make an entire loaf, such as this almond flour bread or my everyday low carb bread.
Susan Swyers says
I have made 2 or 3 other 90 second bread in the microwave when I really wanted some bread . I get hungry for hot cocoa and toast. Not a fan of the eggy taste. This recipe looks great. Next time I want some toast will use this recipe. Thank you so much.
fifi says
Awesome recipe! Especially as I have been looking for one that isn't so calorie laden. Thanks so much!
Karyn says
I make this all the time. It is so quick and easy. Thanks Katrin.
Linda says
Very good!!
Sarah in CA says
When you say that the bread can be toasted, are you meaning in a standard toaster or "toasted" in a hot skillet?
Katrin Nürnberger says
I toast the bread in a regular toaster.
Christine Riddell says
So easy,and can toast, thank you
Kim Roseman says
Could you use coconut flour instead of almond?
Katrin Nürnberger says
You could try with 1 tbsp coconut flour. Coconut flour absorbs more liquid than almond flour, that's why you need less. I would probably also use the entire egg and not just the egg white.
Kim Roseman says
Thank you! I'll give it a try. I am allergic to almond but the recipe looks so good 🙂
Charlotte Hall says
Ah-maz-ing! This turned out so much better than I thought it would - winner! Only change I made was to add a little bit of salt. Ate it toasted, slathered in butter with a smidgen of jam. The bomb! I plan to make up individual packets of the dry ingredients so when I'm needing low carb bread, I only have to add wet ingredients & cook. Genius!! Will be so handy when we're traveling in the motor home - thank you!
Sarah says
I've been baking your Keto Almond Bread which I love but ran out so tried this. Love it - so quick and easy, and great taste and texture. I think this might be my staple bread now! My only question is the nutrition stats - by my calculations, with the ingredients that I used for 1 serving, calories should be 47kcal, net carbs 1g, protein 4g and fat 3g. These are very different than the nutrition numbers shown on the recipe.
Katrin Nürnberger says
Hi Sarah, glad you like the recipe! Nutrition calculators always vary a little. However, the almond flour alone is about 1.6g net carbs already 🙂
Tina says
Great recipe. I was worried that it was so pale but I toasted it and got a nice warm colour. Yes avocado toast
Simone says
I have never commented on a site before BUT this....omg was so good you needed to be congratulated for your brilliance. Thank you for your time and effort, it really is appreciated. I can't wait to treat my celiac girlfriend to a treat. ♥️
diana says
Hi Katrin, thank you so much for this recipes. I loved it and my husband too ! I would like to prepare a version with no almond flour for breakfast. Can I use coconut flour? Thank you.
Katrin Nürnberger says
Hi Diana, if you replace the almond flour with coconut flour, use only 1/3 the amount as coconut flour is way more absorbent.
Maria says
If I use flaxseed meal ... do I have to omit the psyllium?
Katrin Nürnberger says
Yes, that's correct 🙂
Leonie says
Would it work with flax meal?
Katrin Nürnberger says
Yes, definitely
Lynda Miles says
This was so good! Way better than the other 90 second one I made with the cheeses. I also cooked one in my mini chaffle, but be careful how much you put in. My husband enjoyed a roast beef sandwich using this recipe but using the chaffle! Thanks for a good substitution for sandwich bread that is quick, and very good.
Rebecca says
wow! i have never commented on a blog but this is this is genius - thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge. I can't tell you how happy this makes me! Absolutely delicious. I made it using a mug and then sliced in two before putting in the toaster - it was very filling and turned out like a little english muffin. I only topped with butter and it was heaven with no carb crash! I think i will be eating this daily! So far i have tried your various mug cake recipes (all fab), coconut porridge, coconut pancakes (also amazing) as well as your almond flour pancakes that i also really enjoyed, rich & felt indulgent but hit the spot! Thank you again i am a new big fan and will be sharing with my family! x
Carol Kosy says
OMG......FINALLY.....something that tastes like REAL bread without the usually heaviness of other Keto breads. Made this for lunch and had a ham and cheese sandwich (which we haven't had for over a year since going Keto) and fried it in butter.......YUMMMMMMMMMM.
Elizabeth Hill says
Wow - thanks so much - we came back from a walk at 10pm and really wanted "something". I'd already made a batch of your scones at lunchtime, but just wanted BREAD. I did it in a 6x4 plastic microwave container (Poundland £1 for 6). Then toasted it, halved it and filled with grated mature cheddar that I popped in a frying pan to melt the cheese. I sliced the sandwich in 3 - gave one slice to my partner who said it was amazing. It really saved the day and think I'll have some lovely cheesey dreams.
Katrin Nürnberger says
This made me laugh! Now I want to have a cheese dream 😉 Thanks for your comment 🙂
Rosa says
I don’t own a microwave. Can you give tips on oven?
Also I use psyllium as a replacement for egg whites. One tsp of psyllium plus three tbsp of water left on side to swell up.
Katrin Nürnberger says
I would bake at 180 C / 350F for about 12 minutes.
Lynne says
Hi Katrin. I'm wondering how long the bread would stay fresh? If I made it on a Sunday would it be good for Monday morning?
Katrin Nürnberger says
Yes, of course! It stays fresh for a few days. I would store it in the fridge and then toast.
Pam Schievelbein says
This is perhaps the BEST microwave bread recipe I have tried. I made the mistake of using super fine almond flour the first time and it was like cardboard but tasted good. I went back and re-read the recipe and noted that it said to use ground almonds. I used almond meal and what a difference!! Since the almond skins are in the meal, it gives the bread a whole-wheat appearance and is light and fluffy. No eggy taste due to egg whites only. This is my go-to quick bread from now on! I quadruple the recipe and use an 8x8 glass baking dish- I increase cook time to 2 minutes and 30 to 40 seconds, depending on your microwave wattage (mine is 1000 watts). Then I cut into 4- 4" squares and I have toast during the week, or use two slices for grilled cheese!! Delish. Thanks, Katrin! I am sharing your site and recipe with my sister.
Joe P says
My only glass container is an 8x8...thanks so much for your comment. I'm gonna try this tonight!
Denise Schmidt-McClintock says
My daughter is allergic to nuts can you use coconut
flour instead or anything else
Katrin Nürnberger says
You'd have to use less coconut flour - I'd try 1 1/2 tbsp. Alternatively try sesame flour or sunflower seed flour