Low carb mug bread

Low carb mug bread

Freshly baked bread in 5 minutes? You've gotta be joking... Here's a piece of good news: it's true and it's crispy and low carb, just how it's supposed to be. This recipe has been circulating the internet for a while now and became an instant low carb classic. Find out what all the fuss is about!

Low carb mug bread

Freshly baked bread in 5 minutes? You've gotta be joking... Here's a piece of good news: it's true and it's crispy and low carb, just how it's supposed to be. This recipe has been circulating the internet for a while now and became an instant low carb classic. Find out what all the fuss is about!
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1 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp almond flour
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • ¾ tsp ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp poppy seeds
  • 1 pinch 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1 egg, beateneggs, beaten
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
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Instructions

Instructions are for 1 serving. Please modify as needed.

  1. Add the butter to the mug (with a flat bottom) and microwave.
  2. Mix together all dry ingredients in a bowl. Crack in the egg, add the melted butter, and stir in the cream. Combine until smooth and make sure there are no lumps.
  3. Pour the batter into the mug and microwave on high (approximately 700 watts) for 2 minutes. Check if the bread is done in the middle – if not, microwave for another 15-30 seconds.
  4. Let cool and remove from the mug. Slice in half and toast — that's how you get the best texture and taste.

Instructions for baking in the oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease a 4.5” wide, oven proof bowl with butter.

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients, including the optional poppy seeds. Add in the egg and cream, whisking until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps. Pour the batter into the bowl.

Place bowl in the oven, and bake for 10-15 minutes. Insert a toothpick or sharp knife in the middle of the bread. If the toothpick is clean, it is done!

Let cool and remove the bread from the bowl. Slice in half and toast - that’s how you get the best texture and taste.

Prepare ahead

For best results, prepare each piece individually. If you don't want to measure the dry ingredients every time you bake, feel free to prepare your own baking mix ahead. Take 10 tablespoons (150 ml) almond flour, 10 tablespoons (150 ml) coconut flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 1⁄2 tablespoons baking powder. Then you have the dry mix ready for 10 pieces. Use 2 generous tablespoons for each piece of bread.

Storing the bread

Feel free to make several pieces once you get cooking. You can keep the unbaked dough in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or you can even freeze the mixture. It will thaw in a few minutes at room temperature.

Flavoring

For additional flavor, season the bread with onion or garlic powder, plus herbs or spices like ground fennel and cumin. It's also lovely with poppy, chia, hemp, or sesame seeds. Use about 1⁄2 teaspoon of seasoning for each piece.

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92 comments

  1. Lorraine
    I am allergic to psyllium. What can I use as a substitute?
    Reply: #52
  2. Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    I am allergic to psyllium. What can I use as a substitute?

    There is no psyllium in this recipe.

  3. donatabr133
    Amazing! I have replaced salt with erythritol sweetener and ir was amazing taste! Sweet treat :)
  4. lauramb1994
    So simple and so amazing. Toasted it and ate it with salmon and broccoli and lots of garlic butter. Very good and tasty!
  5. dubpynchon
    The best mug bread recipe I’ve made, and I’ve made a few.
    Reply: #57
  6. bookloverkim
    WOW...I just made this and it was so much better than I expected and so easy. Literally a 5 minute recipe!! The aroma of the Almond Flour and Coconut Flour while baking is heavenly. I will be making this often! :)
    Reply: #58
  7. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    The best mug bread recipe I’ve made, and I’ve made a few.

    Awesome! So glad you love it!

  8. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    WOW...I just made this and it was so much better than I expected and so easy. Literally a 5 minute recipe!! The aroma of the Almond Flour and Coconut Flour while baking is heavenly. I will be making this often! :)

    Thanks for sharing! So glad you enjoyed it!

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  10. Julia D
    I made it and liked it a lot. I found it a little bit dry but this is how I find the coconut flour's texture to be. Also I microwaved for 2 mins as per the video. I will try 90 secs next time. But it was a fantastic alternative to bread.
  11. Monica Hocking
    Can you use ordinary cream instead of heavy whipping cream?
    Reply: #62
  12. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    Can you use ordinary cream instead of heavy whipping cream?

    That would depend on the ingredients and the carb count, but it should be fine.

  13. Luna bS
    Amazing! Loved it - are there any more microwave recipes? Our new oven is running late and we already deinstalled the old one! Only left with microwave to cook - the keto life nightmare :D
    Reply: #64
  14. Britta Patterson
    Amazing! Loved it - are there any more microwave recipes? Our new oven is running late and we already deinstalled the old one! Only left with microwave to cook - the keto life nightmare :D

    Glad you loved it, but sorry to hear about your oven delay! These are not necessarily microwave meals, but some great 'no cook' options for you https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/low-and-no-cook-low-carb-.... Hope this helps hold you over!

    Reply: #65
  15. Luna bS
    Thank you, Britta!
  16. Diana
    Have just made one of these mug breads, wow, shared it with my husband who is very sceptical when it comes to out of the box baking, but he enjoyed it and is happy to eat again. Success.
    Will cook it a little less time next time as it was a bit dry. Looking forward to trying some of the low carb breads.
    Reply: #67
  17. Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    Have just made one of these mug breads, wow, shared it with my husband who is very sceptical when it comes to out of the box baking, but he enjoyed it and is happy to eat again. Success.
    Will cook it a little less time next time as it was a bit dry. Looking forward to trying some of the low carb breads.

    I am so glad both of you enjoyed this one! Try the Keto Soft Seed Bread if you haven't already. https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/soft-keto-seed-bread

  18. Chantel
    honestly the best mug bread recipe, and I've tried many. I let it cool and made an epic grilled cheese with it, something I've missed on Keto. So nice to have this recipe!
    Reply: #69
  19. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    honestly the best mug bread recipe, and I've tried many. I let it cool and made an epic grilled cheese with it, something I've missed on Keto. So nice to have this recipe!

    Awesome! So glad you enjoy it!

  20. Sherry
    Do you have to use coconut flour?
    Reply: #71
  21. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    Do you have to use coconut flour?

    Hi, Sherry! You could try almond flour, but the ratio will not be the same.
    Check out this article for info on substitutions. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/baking

  22. andochinterest
    Hi, thanks for the recipe. Can I freeze the mug bread or do you only recommend making a baking mix for meal prep?
    Reply: #73
  23. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    Hi, thanks for the recipe. Can I freeze the mug bread or do you only recommend making a baking mix for meal prep?

    You can freeze the mug bread. It's best thawed and then toasted.

  24. Christine
    I'm pretty sure the bitter taste is due to the baking powder. Has anyone reduced the baking powder? If so, how did it turn out?
    Reply: #75
  25. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    I'm pretty sure the bitter taste is due to the baking powder. Has anyone reduced the baking powder? If so, how did it turn out?

    You may wish to try an aluminum free baking powder.

  26. Christine
    Okay, so I tried the mug bread with just a quarter teaspoon of baking powder and it came out fine and didn't have the sour taste.
  27. Shina
    May I bake it in the oven instead of microwave it?
    If yes please let me know the temperature and time to bake it.
    Reply: #78
  28. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    May I bake it in the oven instead of microwave it?
    If yes please let me know the temperature and time to bake it.

    There are oven instructions listed above, under the recipe steps.

  29. Beth
    I’m allergic to coconut. What can I substitute for that flour or should I just use extra almond flour?
    Reply: #80
  30. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    I’m allergic to coconut. What can I substitute for that flour or should I just use extra almond flour?

    Hi, Beth! You could try almond flour, but the ratio will not be the same.
    Check out this article for info on substitutions. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/baking

  31. JB
    Hi is the calorie count for one portion, please? Thanks x
    Reply: #82
  32. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    Hi is the calorie count for one portion, please? Thanks x

    Yes! All of our nutrition information is given per serving.

  33. Linda Stark
    I'm getting 5 net carbs, using MyFitnessPal.com
    Reply: #84
  34. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    I'm getting 5 net carbs, using MyFitnessPal.com

    Almond flour and coconut flour can vary in carb count by brand.

  35. Martina
    Hello! I tried original recipe, but coconut brings a bit sweetness that i dont like in combination with ham or salmon, so then I replaced coconut flour with almond and it was better for me, then I replaced butter with olive oil and added a bit of xylitol and this version i liked the best - it was not so dry and crumbly. This is by the way my favourite keto bread ever and it is so easy! love this!
    Reply: #86
  36. Martina
    I meant XANTHAN GUM not xylithol
  37. Martina
    Hello at what conditions can I bake it in bread form or smaller sheet pan? I would like to make big amout and then cut it in squares. THANK YOU very much it will make my life easier
  38. Terisa
    Can I just use whole milk instead of heavy whipping cream? Does it really matter?
    Reply: #89
  39. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    Can I just use whole milk instead of heavy whipping cream? Does it really matter?

    We have not tested this recipe with whole milk rather than heavy whipping cream as most people on a ketogenic or low carb diet avoid milk.

  40. Sahra
    Hello, thanks you for this recipe!
    When you talk about 3g carbs is for all the bread recipe or just for one slice?
    When I make this recipe I put in on my fitnesspal. For 65g almond flour, 55g coconut flour, 15g butter, 15g heavy cream and the other ingredient, They said 28g carbs, 44g protein, 48,1g fat. Thank you very much
    Reply: #91
  41. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    Hello, thanks you for this recipe!
    When you talk about 3g carbs is for all the bread recipe or just for one slice?
    When I make this recipe I put in on my fitnesspal. For 65g almond flour, 55g coconut flour, 15g butter, 15g heavy cream and the other ingredient, They said 28g carbs, 44g protein, 48,1g fat. Thank you very much

    The nutrition information is per serving. It sounds like you're making a lot of servings. 1 Tablespoon of almond flour for example, is only 6g, not 65. This is designed to be a single serving mug bread recipe.

  42. Marina
    How many eggs for a recipe in the oven?
    Reply: #93
  43. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    How many eggs for a recipe in the oven?

    If you use a 4.5" ramekin as specified, you can use the quantities for 1 serving, which is 1 egg.

  44. Elizabeth
    I made it this morning but I found all i tasted was the baking powder. I thought i mixed it in well enough but I'll have to try again. I have long haul Covid symptoms with very little taste and smell so it may be that that has warped the taste :(
  45. Janet H
    This is the best mug bread I have made, thank you! The cream worked very well. I use extra large eggs so increased the flours to 4 tsps each and I used a ramekin instead of a mug, which made it perfect for slicing and toasting. Butter and maasdam cheese topped it for a great brunch. New favourite!
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