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My version of 90-second bread is made with coconut flour. The cooking time is one and a half minutes. Even with mixing the ingredients, you're still looking at less than 5 minutes!

This keto bread is so versatile. It has a lovely spongy texture that readily soaks up butter, sugar-free honey, or jam.

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Keto substitutions can be a lifesaver. They can mean the difference between sticking with your diet or giving up because you feel deprived and miss the old standbys. This recipe is one of my favorite substitutions.

This 90-second bread is a keto and low-carb microwave bread made with coconut flour. It is "baked" in the microwave in just ninety seconds, hence its name.

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  • 90-Second Bread Instructions
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Ingredients

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Happily, the list of ingredients for making this bread is very short! The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Unsalted butter: It's possible to use mayonnaise or oil instead of butter. But I like the taste of butter.
  • Kosher salt: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt.
  • Egg: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, this one included.
  • Coconut flour: Although it has the potential to be drying, once you get the ratios right, it's an excellent flour to work with.
  • Baking powder: Make sure it's fresh. It typically has a shelf life of up to 12 months. And if you need it to be gluten-free, double-check to ensure it is.

Variations

Here are a couple of ideas for making a flavored bread:

  • Add garlic powder (¼ teaspoon) and shredded cheese (a heaping tablespoon). Thanks to reader Karen Brown for the idea! I tried it and loved it.
  • For a sweet version, I like to omit the salt and add ¼ teaspoon each of stevia glycerite (or 1 tablespoon of a granulated sweetener), vanilla, and cinnamon.

90-Second Bread Instructions

The detailed instructions for making this bread are listed in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps:

Melt butter in a small ramekin. That's the ramekin that you'll also use for microwaving the bread. (Photos 1,2).

After the butter has slightly cooled, add the remaining ingredients and mix them until smooth. This will take some patience. (Photos 3,4).

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Microwave the mixture for 90 seconds. Allow the bread to slightly cool, and then remove it from the ramekin and slice it into two slices. (Photos 5,6).

At this point, you can skillet-toast the slices in some butter or olive oil if you wish. Top the slices with your favorite toppings and serve! (Photos 7,8).

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Expert Tip

The 90-second rule works in almost any microwave I've tried. I moved a few times since I started making this recipe, allowing me to try it in several microwave ovens.

Having said that, as you know, microwave ovens greatly vary. So keep an eye on the bread. Perhaps in your microwave, it will only take 75 or 80 seconds? You can always add a few more seconds if it's not done.

Recipe FAQs

Does this bread taste like real bread?

No. It's a compromise. It’s not true bread. It’s soft and a little eggy. But if you’re trying to limit your carb intake, this microwave bread adds a nice variety to breakfast and lunch.

It does taste much better, and much more like real bread, if you toast it in a buttered skillet after it's ready.

Should I toast 90-second bread?

Toasting the bread in a buttered skillet greatly improves its flavor and texture, but this is not mandatory. Usually, I don't bother, especially in the morning when I'm tired or rushed.

However, if you try this bread and find that you dislike it (some do), I highly suggest trying it toasted.

Simply add a pat of butter to a nonstick skillet, and cook the bread over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. This is what it looks like when toasted:90-Second Bread - Healthy Recipes Blog (5)

Can I substitute almond flour for coconut flour?

Not in this recipe - it was written specifically for coconut flour, a highly absorbent ingredient.

If you prefer to use almond flour, try this tasty recipe for keto English muffin, another quick low-carb bread that you make in the microwave. Or, if you prefer to use the oven, try this versatile almond flour bread.

Can I bake this bread in the oven?

Yes. To make it in the oven, mix the batter in an oven-safe ramekin. Bake the bread in an oven preheated to 350°F for about 10 minutes. Check with a toothpick to ensure it's fully baked. Ovens vary, so keep an eye on the bread while it's in the oven. It might take a shorter or longer time to be fully baked.

Serving Suggestions

90-second bread has a spongy texture that readily soaks up butter, sugar-free honey, or jam. So it's great for a quick low-carb breakfast.

It’s also good topped with peanut butter, cream cheese (or cream cheese dip), and smoked salmon, or Dijon mustard and ham.

It's wonderful with Shakshuka! I also like it topped with pimento cheese, crab salad, and salmon salad.

My favorite use for this bread is to make a cheesy and gooey keto grilled cheese sandwich. It's delicious! It's also great for making keto avocado toast.

Storing Leftovers

To keep the leftovers, slice each piece of bread crosswise into two slices and allow the slices to cool completely. Then, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

When ready to use, I highly suggest skillet toasting the leftover slices in butter or in olive oil. But you can also gently reheat them in the microwave, about 10 seconds per slice on 50% power.

You can also freeze slices of the completely cooled bread. Microwave them frozen to defrost, or use your toaster on the lowest setting.

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Keto 90-Second Bread

This 90-second keto bread is so versatile. It has a lovely spongy texture that readily soaks up butter, sugar-free honey, or jam.

Prep Time1 minute min

Cook Time2 minutes mins

Total Time3 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: 1 bread

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (if using salted, omit the salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or just a pinch of any other salt)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free if needed)

Instructions

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl or ramekin (mine measures 3 inches on the bottom and 3.5 inches at the top), melt the butter in the microwave.

  • Allow the melted butter to slightly cool, and then mix in the salt, egg, coconut flour, and baking powder. Keep mixing patiently until smooth.

  • Microwave the mixture on high for 90 seconds. The bread will puff up while "baking" and then slightly deflate. When done, it will look like a muffin. Ensure it appears set; otherwise, microwave it for 10-20 more seconds (but 90 seconds should be enough, and overcooking can dry it). Take care when removing it from the microwave. The bowl will be hot.

  • Let the bread slightly cool for a minute or so. Then, gently, with a paring knife, loosen the edges and remove the bread from the bowl onto a plate.

  • Slice the bread crosswise into two slices and top it with your favorite toppings.

To toast the bread:

  • Heat a pat of butter in a medium skillet over medium-low (not higher) heat. Or spray the skillet with olive oil spray.

  • Add the bread slices. Cook, gently pressing on them with a spatula to ensure even toasting, until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

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Notes

  • To make this bread in the oven, mix the batter in an oven-safe ramekin.
    Bake the bread in an oven preheated to 350°F for about 10 minutes.
    Check with a toothpick to ensure it's fully baked. Ovens vary, so keep an eye on the bread. It might take a shorter or longer time to be fully baked.
  • Toasting the bread in a buttered skillet greatly improves its flavor and texture, but this is not mandatory. Usually, I don't bother. However, if you try this bread and find that you dislike it (some do), I highly suggest trying it toasted.
  • To keep the leftovers, slice each piece of bread crosswise into two slices and allow the slices to cool completely. Then, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • When ready to use, I highly suggest skillet toasting the leftover slices in butter or in olive oil. But you can also gently reheat them in the microwave, about 10 seconds per slice, at 50% power.
  • You can also freeze slices of the completely cooled bread. Microwave them frozen to defrost, or use your toaster on the lowest setting.

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Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 1bread | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 489mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g

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About the Author

90-Second Bread - Healthy Recipes Blog (22) Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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  1. Janet

    90-Second Bread - Healthy Recipes Blog (23)
    I found your site while looking for tomato soup recipes, but then I got really curious about this 90 Second Keto Bread. Brava! I just tried it with grilled cheese, not realizing that the bread recipe in your grilled cheese recipe is slightly different. No matter, this was good in a pinch. Fortunately, I'm used to that egg-coconut flavor from a pancake recipe I have, so I was not expecting a real bread flavor. Aside from a couple of slip-ups, I haven't had any grain-based bread for almost 10 years. SO, thank you for this rather ingenious recipe and thank you for your site. I'm looking forward to that tomato soup!

    Reply

    • Vered DeLeeuw

      I'm so glad you enjoyed this bread, Janet! I hope the tomato soup pleases as well.
      Thank you for taking the time to write a comment. I appreciate it.

      Reply

  2. Silas

    90-Second Bread - Healthy Recipes Blog (24)
    I just found this and want to say thank you. I’ve searched for a lot of options that are easy and quick to put together. This has lead to a very happy girlfriend, who thought breads were not longer an option without spending a lot of time and/or money.

    Reply

    • Vered DeLeeuw

      I'm so glad this was a success, Silas! Thanks for leaving a comment.

      Reply

  3. Layne

    Can you make this as a loaf in the oven? More than just a single serving size?

    Reply

    • Vered DeLeeuw

      Hi Layne,
      I only tested a single serving of this recipe.

      Reply

  4. Anne

    90-Second Bread - Healthy Recipes Blog (25)
    I have just discovered this 90-second bread when Googling for coconut flour recipes and as I was feeling peckish, I gave it a go. It was very easy
    to make and it was really nice; I had the 2 halves topped with butter and seedless raspberry jam.
    This is one recipe I will definitely be making again.

    Reply

    • Vered DeLeeuw

      So glad you liked it, Anne!

      Reply

  5. Ruthanna

    I was wondering how to make this bread in the oven?

    Reply

    • Vered DeLeeuw

      To make it in the oven:

      Mix the batter in an oven-safe ramekin.
      Bake the bread in an oven preheated to 350°F for about 10 minutes.
      Check with a toothpick to ensure it's fully baked.

      Ovens vary, so keep an eye on the bread while it's in the oven. It might take a shorter or longer time to be fully baked.

      Reply

  6. Tricia

    90-Second Bread - Healthy Recipes Blog (26)
    I've just tried this bread for the first time. Very easy to make, apart from trying to measure 1 tablespoon of butter. I wonder how many grams that weighs?
    Please give wattage of the microwave ovens you have used in your recipes. You must have made this in low-powered microwave ovens. Mine is 1000w. I reduced the power to 800w and cooked the bread for only 80 seconds. I need to reduce the power and/or time even more as the roll was slightly overcooked but still eatable.
    Next time I shall add some herbs, maybe rosemary or thyme, to give the bread a little more flavour.

    Reply

    • Vered DeLeeuw

      I'm glad you liked this recipe, Tricia. Thank you for your detailed feedback. I appreciate it.
      My microwave oven's wattage is 1000 watts, which is standard.
      A tablespoon of butter weighs 14 grams.
      Adding herbs sounds like a wonderful idea!

      Reply

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FAQs

Why can't you use baking powder with almond flour? ›

Since baking powder contains baking soda, baking powder cannot be used in almond flour baking. Instead, eggs (or applesauce or bananas) can be used as the leavening agent to help baked goods rise and achieve a light and fluffy texture.

Is Franz keto bread really keto? ›

When added carefully, keto bread can be incorporated into a ketogenic diet. Typically low calorie — one popular brand, Franz Keto, contains only 40 calories a slice per its white bread — keto bread is also typically lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein and fiber than other breads.

Is Ezekiel bread keto approved? ›

Ezekiel bread is a high-carb food. People with diabetes and those trying to lose weight should only eat it in small amounts. Ezekiel bread is not consistent with a keto diet. Although Ezekiel bread is technically flourless, it is not a gluten-free product.

What is the science behind quick bread? ›

Quick breads use the chemical leavening agents of baking powder and/or baking soda. Baking powder and baking soda do not require time for rising, so the batter for quick bread is cooked immediately after mixing. The best thing about quick breads is that the options are limitless when it comes to ingredients.

What are the disadvantages of almond flour? ›

The downside of using almond flour over wheat flour is that baked goods tend to be more flat and dense. This is because the gluten in wheat flour helps dough stretch and traps more air, which helps baked goods rise.

What ingredient to avoid in baking powder? ›

Choosing a baking powder that doesn't contain aluminum will eliminate the possibility of any unwanted metallic tastes, and the tiny catch is an easy one.

Is it okay to eat keto bread every day? ›

You can, maybe a slice or two here and there, but you ideally don't want to be eating too much of it. This is because a keto diet involves eating minimal carbs; less than 50g a day. However, a slice of bread contains around 20g of carbs, which is quite a chunk of your daily carbohydrate allocation.

What is the healthiest bread for keto? ›

Sourdough Bread

There is a lot of keto bread out there, but sourdough is one of the best. It's made with a fermented dough that contains live bacteria, which makes it easier to digest and helps to balance your gut flora. It is also a good source of prebiotics, which are essential for gut health.

Is peanut butter keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

What are the cons of Ezekiel bread? ›

However, wheat is still the number one ingredient in Ezekiel bread. Although sprouting may decrease the levels of gluten slightly, people with gluten-related disorders need to avoid Ezekiel bread and other types of sprouted bread that contain wheat, barley, or rye.

What crackers are keto? ›

The Best Keto Crackers
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  • Cali'flour Foods Crackers. ...
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  • High Key Crackers.
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Is Dave's Killer bread keto? ›

In conclusion, Dave's Killer Bread offers a wide range of nutritional benefits due to its high-quality ingredients and well-balanced macronutrient profile. Whether you're looking for a nutritious option to fuel your day or a delicious addition to your keto diet, Dave's Killer Bread can be a great choice.

What is the main thing to avoid when making quick breads? ›

Quick breads are typically mixed by hand, and it's important not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the gluten in the flour to develop, resulting in a tough and chewy bread. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined, and then stop.

What are the 7 basic ingredients for quick bread? ›

Muffin and Quick Bread Ratio of Ingredients

Quick breads are prepared with flour, eggs, sugar, fats and liquids including milk, buttermilk, or sour cream, and each plays a part in the overall texture and flavor of the finished product.

What is the biscuit method? ›

The biscuit-method, also used for scones, is prepared by sifting together the dry ingredients including flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder, the fat is then cut into the dry ingredients, and the mixture is folded together with the liquid producing a dense yet flakey texture.

Why is almond flour so hard to bake with? ›

Almond flour is much denser than traditional flours, so it is important to make proper adjustments when baking with almond flour so your cookies don't end up flat and too dense.

What happens if you bake almond flour? ›

Almond flour yields tender treats — learn how and when to use it in your baking. Like any nut, almonds are high in fat; and fat helps make baked treats moist and tender. This can be a good thing: think pancakes.

Why didn't my almond flour bread rise? ›

So, if you've ever made an almond flour recipe and had issues with the final product holding together, leaching out the oils or butter, or not rising properly and holding its shape, a likely culprit is that you are using the coarser almond meal, instead of almond flour.

How do I make almond flour bind better? ›

Almond flour also works best in baked goods with a high egg white content, because the egg white is a binding agent. If your recipe does not have a high egg content, you might need to add a binding agent, like xanthan gum or flax seed.

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