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A sliced loaf of rustic, seeded bread next to a serrated knife on a cutting board.
Rocco Fuhrman

Diabetic-Friendly Low-Carb Bread

Soft, flavorful low-carb bread perfect for diabetics. Made with almond flour, chia seeds, and quark for a blood sugar-friendly loaf that’s easy to bake and satisfying to eat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Diabetic-Friendly, Low-Carb
Calories: 107

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 250 g quark or use Greek yoghurt
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 100 g almond flour or finely ground almonds
  • 12 g coconut flour
  • 18 g psyllium husks or 1.5 tbsp psyllium husk powder
  • 30 g chia seeds
Flavor and Structure
  • 6 g baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt or a large pinch
Optional Toppings or Mix-ins
  • 15 g sunflower seeds or substitute with sesame or pumpkin seeds

Method
 

  1. Line a small loaf tin (450ml capacity) with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and quark using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy.
  3. Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined with no dry patches.
  4. Stir in chia seeds and psyllium husks. Add sunflower seeds if using. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Spoon the dough into the prepared loaf tin, smooth the top, and let it sit for 15 minutes to firm up.
  6. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
  7. Sprinkle sunflower seeds on top if desired. Bake for about 45 minutes. Check with a knife — it should come out clean and the top golden brown.
  8. Cool the bread in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Each slice contains just 2.4 grams of net carbs. One slice is perfect for a snack, two for a meal when paired with protein or healthy fats. Substitute Greek yoghurt if quark is unavailable. Use a 450ml loaf tin for best results. Optional seeds can be omitted or replaced to taste.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 107 kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 6.3 g | Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g | Net Carbs: 2.4 g | Protein: 7.6 g | Fat: 6.3 g | Sugar: 0.3 g