Discover this revolutionary flourless, sugar-free bread that packs more protein per slice than steak! This nutrient-dense powerhouse combines almonds, seeds, and eggs to create a satisfying loaf that supports your healthy lifestyle while delivering incredible flavor and texture. Perfect for anyone following low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- Ground almonds – 100g / 1 cup
- Salt – to taste (1/2 tsp / 2g)
- Baking powder – 2 tsp / 8g
- Psyllium husk – 1 tbsp / 10g
- Flax seeds – 50g / 1/2 cup
- Pumpkin seeds – 50g / 1/3 cup
- Sunflower seeds – 50g / 1/3 cup
- Sesame seeds – 50g / 1/3 cup
- Eggs – 3 large
- Greek yogurt – 150g / 2/3 cup
- Olive oil – 30ml / 2 tbsp
For the Spread:
- Soft cheese (cream cheese) – 150g / 2/3 cup
- Boiled eggs – 2 large, chopped
- Green onions – 2 tbsp chopped / 15g
- Fresh basil – 1 tbsp chopped / 5g
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp / 15ml
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil – 4 pieces, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare seeds: Grind half of the flax seeds in a coffee grinder until fine. Toast pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground almonds, salt, baking powder, psyllium husk, ground flax seeds, and half of the toasted seeds. Mix well.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, and olive oil until smooth.
- Make the dough: Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Rest the dough: Let the mixture stand for 10-15 minutes to allow psyllium to absorb moisture and swell.
- Shape and top: Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease a loaf pan with oil. Transfer dough to pan and shape into a loaf. Sprinkle remaining pumpkin and sunflower seeds on top.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Make the spread: While bread cools, mix soft cheese, chopped boiled eggs, green onions, basil, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sun-dried tomatoes until well combined.
- Cool and serve: Let bread cool completely before slicing. Serve with the protein-rich spread.
Time and Serving
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Nutrition (per slice with spread):
- Calories: 285
- Protein: 12g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
Why This Recipe is Good and Healthy
This protein-packed bread revolutionizes healthy eating by delivering more protein per serving than many meat sources while being completely grain-free and sugar-free. The combination of ground almonds, eggs, and various seeds creates a complete amino acid profile essential for muscle building and repair.
Each slice provides healthy omega-3 fatty acids from flax seeds, heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from almonds, and mineral-rich pumpkin seeds loaded with zinc and magnesium. The psyllium husk adds soluble fiber that supports digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Greek yogurt contributes probiotics for gut health, while the seed variety ensures you get vitamin E, selenium, and other antioxidants that fight inflammation. This bread supports weight management by providing sustained energy without blood sugar spikes, making it perfect for diabetics, those following ketogenic diets, or anyone seeking a nutritious alternative to traditional bread.
The protein-rich spread adds even more nutritional value with additional eggs and healthy fats, creating a complete meal that satisfies hunger while nourishing your body.