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Keto Flaxseed Meal Bread - Simple, Hearty, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups finely ground golden flaxseed meal (ground flaxseed)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or water)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (optional; erythritol or allulose)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or hemp hearts (optional, for texture)

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with parchment and lightly grease.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Break up any clumps.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, almond milk, vinegar, and sweetener (if using) until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour wet into dry. Stir until thick and uniform. If using chia or hemp hearts, fold them in. The batter will be dense but spreadable.
  5. Rest briefly: Let the batter sit 3–5 minutes so flax absorbs liquid. It will thicken further.
  6. Fill the pan: Scrape batter into the pan and smooth the top. For a nicer rise, mound the center slightly.
  7. Bake: Bake 40–50 minutes, until the top is firm and a toothpick comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  8. Cool completely: Rest in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Cool at least 1 hour before slicing for best structure.
  9. Slice and serve: Use a sharp serrated knife. Toasting enhances flavor and firms the crumb.