Try this keto zucchini bread which is tender and moist enough, help to maintain your keto diet with a delicious taste that comes with a hint of cinnamon. You can make a wonderful and easy breakfast without worrying about leftovers. Before going ahead to know the recipe, let’s talk about what is keto zucchini bread actually.
What is Keto Zucchini Bread?
Zucchini Bread basically a classic bread loaf made with a large portion of grated zucchini. Grated zucchini adds a fresh taste as well as chewiness to the bread. If you are craving sweet bread along with your keto diet, this zucchini bread will fix it in no time.
Ingredients:
Almond Flour: Almond flour or almond meal both work perfectly in this recipe. Almond flour gives a different and unforgettable taste to low-carb zucchini bread.
Coconut Flour: Adding a small amount of coconut flour to the recipe, gives a perfect texture to the bread.
Eggs:
Melted Butter or Coconut Oil:
Zucchini: Zucchini is a keto-friendly vegetable. Make sure you measure the grated zucchini after squeezing all the water.
Sugar-free Crystal Sweetener: For a good sweetness substance, you can use erythritol which has a delicious sweet flavor with no aftertaste. Don’t think to replace it with pure stevia, you may get the resulting recipe overly bitter.
Baking Powder: Use half amount of baking soda if preferred.
Spices: A combination of ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg gives a perfect taste to the bread. You can only use cinnamon if you want to…Otherwise, you can replace it with pumpkin pie spice.
Instructions:
There is no rocket science in making a keto zucchini bread recipe. You can prepare its batter easily within a few mins. You just have to mix everything in a single bowl. It’s better to scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions.
- Grate the zucchini then use a kitchen towel to squeeze out water as much as possible.
- Make a batter in a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients first. Add eggs, melted butter, and zucchini over the dry ingredients. Stir until a thick batter is formed.
- Transfer this batter to a baking pan and smooth the top by tapping the top using a rubber spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 mins. or until a skewer or toothpick comes out clean.
Tips to Make Keto Zucchini Bread:
- Make sure you have squeezed out zucchini to prevent the bread from sinking or becoming super moist.
- Cover the bread with tin foil to prevent over-browning.
Storage:
- You can store this zucchini bread in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature.
- When it comes to storing zucchini bread in the fridge/refrigerator, the shelf life increases for up to 7-10 days.
- You can further increase its shelf life when storing it in a zip lock bag in the freezer for up to 3-6 months.
FAQ:
Can I use a sweetener other than stevia?
Yes, you can use a sweetener other than stevia. You can choose any of the granulated sugar you have in the pantry.
Can I replace egg in this zucchini bread recipe?
No, you can't replace egg with its substitute because the recipe doesn't work well with egg substitute.
What does keto zucchini bread taste like?
Keto zucchini bread is slightly moist and sweet. It is soft and fluffy similar to a muffin.
Does this recipe make muffins?
Ofcourse yes! this recipe is perfect to make muffins. You just have to place the batter into a muffin tin or tray and reduce the oven time to around 25-30 mins.
Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
No, using coconut flour instead of almond flour won't go well to make this zucchini bread.
Easy Homemade Keto Zucchini Bread Recipe
Here, we are come up with a keto zucchini bread recipe. It is one of the easiest keto bread recipes that you can make at home. You just need a few ingredients to make this delicious recipe. Enjoy!
Easy Homemade Keto Zucchini Bread Ingredients:
Easy Homemade Keto Zucchini Bread Instructions:
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Step 1.
First, you have to preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper. Slightly brush the paper with oil or butter so that bread won't stick to it.
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Step 2.
Grate zucchini finely and squeeze out its water using a cheesecloth or by pressing them with your hands. Measure the amount of grated zucchini according to the recipe requirement.
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Step 3.
Take a large mixing bowl and add almond flour, coconut flour, sugar-free crystal sweetener, baking powder, and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
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Step 4.
Stir in wet ingredients such as beaten eggs, vanilla, and melted coconut oil. Stir them together at least for 1 min until you see a thick consistency like a cake batter.
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Step 5.
Stir in grated zucchini. Make sure there is no liquid left and they are dried. Add some chopped walnuts and chopped pecan nuts. Reserve some pecan nuts to decorate the top of the bread.
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Step 6.
Transfer this batter to an already prepared loaf pan and decorate the top with reserved pecan nuts and press the nuts gently to make sure they stick to it while baking.
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Step 7.
It's time to bake and make your delicious keto zucchini bread. First, you have to bake it in fan-bake mode, in the center rack of the oven for about 50-60 mins in total. After 30 mins cover your bread with tin foil to avoid burning the top of the bread.
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Step 8.
After 50 mins check the doneness of the bread using a skewer in the middle of the bread. If the skewer comes out clean, your bread is ready. Otherwise, you have to bake for further 10 mins. and check again.
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Step 9.
When it's done, don't slice it. Have patience and wait for at least 3 hrs or overnight to get the perfect slices.
Serving Size 1 slice
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 217kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.6g23%
- Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
- Sugars 1.3g
- Protein 5.1g11%
- Vitamin C 6 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
