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Carb Free Banting Bread
This Banting bread makes the ideal healthy low-carb alternative for those of us on the Tim Noakes Banting diet.
Not only is this Banting bread really tasty, but it’s of the low-carb & gluten-free variety which is ideal for those who are watching their weight & blood sugar levels.
Furthermore, giving up bread is one of the most difficult foods to stop eating, & substituting white bread (the most unhealthy type) with health bread, rye or whole wheat bread isn’t good enough.
They all have a high carb and gluten content which will leave you feeling bloated & uncomfortable, not to mention causing the weight gain & other health issues unhealthy bread causes.
The good news is that you can make your own low-carb Banting bread that carries almost zero carbs (less than 50g) and tastes really good.
Banting Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 egg whites
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 cups of milled flaxseed (there’s a dark & a light variety of flaxseed – both have the same nutritional value but produce either dark or lighter bread respectively)
- 6 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup water
- 3g of stevia (sweetener, xylitol, sugar substitute)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Blend the dry ingredients together in a food processor ( it’s not advisable to do this by hand as you may not be able to combine the ingredients thoroughly enough which may prevent rising of the bread)
- Add the wet ingredients to the food processor & blend together (the mixture may get quite stiff).
- Pour the mixture into a greased bread tin & bake for approximately 30 minutes or until cooked through – check this by using a skewer
- Remove the loaf from the tin & place it on a board & allow it to cool
- Once it has cooled properly you will be able to slice it & store it in a fridge or freezer
For extra flavouring you can add any flavours of your choice or even add some cheese or vegetables to the mixture as well as chia seeds to make your Banting bread tastier and healthier.
It is also worth mentioning that this Banting bread also toasts very well, so if you have been missing your toasted sandwiches don’t worry, you can have your favourite toasties again.
Take a look at some of the accompaniment suggestions below to add more oomph and wholesomeness to your slice of toast.
Banting Bread Serving Ideas
If you aren’t going to eat your Banting bread straight away, it’s a good idea to slice the loaf and then freeze it.
You can therefore remove a few slices from the freezer whenever you want and toast them.
- A toasted slice of this Banting bread goes down really well with some smashed avocado with, or without, a poached or fried egg for breakfast.
- Another favourite of mine is to add some salmon to a slice of this tasty carb-free bread which makes a satisfying nutritious snack.
- It also makes a great accompaniment to a hearty bowl of soup.
- Another tasty option for eating a slice of your toasted Banting bread is to spread some full fat yogurt on it, topped with blueberry seeds and chia seeds.
- You could even top a slice of toasted bread with feta cheese, cucumber and onions.
- The options are endless, you can choose almost anything from the Banting Green List to enjoy your carb-free bread with.
If you’re looking for another tasty bread option, this low-carb Banana Bread recipe should do it for you
Health Benefits Of Using Flaxseed In This Banting Bread Recipe
11 Flaxseed Benefits
This Banting bread recipe offers an additional health punch as flaxseed is;
- high in omega-3 essential fatty acids
- high in fibre
- high in antioxidants
- loaded with nutrients
- low in carbs and calories – one tablespoon contains 2g carbohydrate & only 37 calories
- may help protect you from various cancers
- likely to reduce cholesterol levels
- may lower blood pressure
- likely to stabilise blood sugar
- will help manage your weight
- flaxseed is also great for constipation and digestive health in general
Why You Should Choose Banting Bread Instead Of Conventional Bread
Lastly, you’re making the right food choices by opting for carb-free Banting bread over the conventional wheat bread.
When you’re feeling peckish the preferred choice of sustenance is to reach for the bread.
If it’s conventional white bread you’re going for, then the more you eat, the more you want without ever really feeling satisfied.
What’s more, is that it’s packed with simple carbs that cause weight gain and blood sugar issues which can lead to diabetes and obesity.
On the other hand, carb-free Banting bread is a nutritious snack that is not only good for you, but will leave you satisfied without wanting more.
So I hope you enjoy better health with this tasty Banting bread recipe.
PS. Want More Tasty Low-Carb Bread Recipes?
This Keto Bread Cookbook, which is also Banting, Paleo & Plant-Based friendly, is not only packed with bread recipes, but you will also get low-carb recipes for;
- Hamburger buns
- Buttery biscuits
- Crusty baguettes
- Sandwiches
- Rolls
- Pizza
- and more
Take a Look At This Fantastic Collection Of Delicious Keto Based Bread Recipes »
Does anyone know if ESSENE bread is suitable as part of the banting diet ?
George
Hi George
It seems as though Essene bread is made from sprouted wheat which sounds as though it may not tick all the Banting friendly boxes although this is not conclusive – wheat is a grain & contains gluten.
Also according to the Wikipedia definition “Essene bread is a very primitive form of sprouted grain bread made from sprouted wheat” Ref: Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprouted_bread
I would respectfully disagree. Wheat flour is notoriously starchy and therefore high carb as best I understand it. The sprouted breads are not quite as starchy but they still have a significant starch component in them. The American Ezekiel sprouted grain whole wheat bread per slice has 15 carbs, 3 grams fiber so the net carbs would be mostly starch. Starch is not required to be separated on labels and it starts to turn to blood sugar in the mouth when it hits saliva and continues to convert to blood sugar in 20-30 minutes later. The carbs/starches in grains are there for the germ to use to become a plant. It simply isn’t starch free and therefore NOT sugar free even though it doesn’t have “sucrose” as an ingredient. But I’m not a Banting diet expert but it if is low carb, I can’t imagine it would think starch is a good carb to convert to blood sugar and therefore legal to eat. If you cannot eat wheat flour, you cannot eat sprouted breads made from sprouted wheat because it will have the same starches in it but a tiny bit less due to the sprouting which will use some of it but not all of it. That’s why there’s still 15 carbs in the Ezekiel American sprouted wheat grain bread. Hope this helps.
Hi,
Can I skip the stevia?
Thanks
Yes you can Roxana
Hi there. How far do you blend the dry ingredients – just to mix, or to flour-like consistency? Thank you!