This Low-Carb Keto mug bread in the Microwave is a delicious and quick fix when you crave bread, but trying to live a healthier lifestyle, avoiding bread, flour, and gluten.
You will be surprised how good it tastes while having only 4 simple ingredients. Crispy golden brown edges on the outside and soft, chewy, and bread-y consistency on the inside.
The beauty of this recipe, it's so easy to make - just whisk all the ingredients together, and in under 5 minutes you will have a good looking, perfectly round bread loaf, that you will slice into bun size rounds and it's ready to enjoy with your favorite foods, like burgers, meat, and cheese or simply with butter and jelly. Possibilities are endless and I hope you enjoy this Keto Low carb microwave mug bread as much as I do.
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ TBS Oil - Avocado oil or olive oil (Or you can use butter)
- 1 Medium Egg
- 3 TBS Almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar (or use honey or granulated sweetener of your choice) - optional
- ½ teaspoon onion powder - optional
- ½ teaspoon seasoning of choice. I use Wellsley Farms herb veggie blend - optional
- Sprinkle with dry rosemary
As you can see the last 4 ingredients are optional. I added them for an incredible bread flavor from the first experience. You can also add a pinch of salt to your liking.
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How to make low carb keto mug bread in the microwave
- Add all the ingredients to your coffee mug that is microwave safe. Mix well all together.
- Pop in the microwave and set the timer for 90 seconds.
- After the timer beeps, take the mug out and let rest, and cool for 5 minutes
- Then take the butter knife and slide it along the inner walls of the mug to ensure the bread is separated from the mug easily.
- Flip the mug on the cutting board and the bread loaf is out of the mug!
- Slice the bread loaf into 4 slices (usually come out 3 or 4 slices) and it's ready to eat as is - delicious
- For the best eating experience, I recommend 2 things - either toast the bread for 1 minute or grill it on the buttered pan for 1 minute per side
Mug Bread Recipe notes:
- Leftover mug bread (if any left) can be refrigerated for up to a week
- Leftovers can be frozen as well – if freezing leftovers, slice bread loaf ahead of time. Place in toaster and toast for 1 minute or pan grill.
- If you have a nut allergy, you can substitute for Coconut flour instead or Sunflower seed flour (meal)
- If you don’t have a microwave, baking the mug bread in your oven or air fryer will work too. Place the dough into an oven-proof dish and bake it for 10 minutes at 350 F.
- Try these bread as a bun or sandwich option – it works fantastic!
I've been asked about the glass mug that I used in the video. It is my favorite coffee mug and it's called Café Glass Coffee Mug, 16oz each. It is microwave safe. But like I mentioned before, you can use any coffee mug that is microwave safe. Or better yet, found in most households, this Pyrex Glass measuring cup will do the job perfectly.
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Low-Carb Keto Mug Bread, 90 seconds in microwave
This Low-Carb Keto mug bread in the Microwave is a delicious and quick fix
when you crave bread, but trying to live a healthier lifestyle, avoiding bread, flour, and gluten.
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ TBS Oil - Avocado oil or olive oil (Or you can use butter)
- 1 Medium Egg
- 3 TBS Almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar (or use honey or granulated sweetener of your choice) - optional
- ½ teaspoon onion powder - optional
- ½ teaspoon seasoning of choice. I use Wellsley Farms herb veggie blend - optional
- Sprinkle with dry rosemary
- As you can see the last 4 ingredients are optional. I added them for an incredible bread flavor from the first experience. You can also add a pinch of salt to your liking.
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your coffee mug that is microwave safe. Mix well all together.
- Pop in the microwave and set the timer for 90 seconds.
- After the timer beeps, take the mug out and let rest, and cool for 5 minutes
- Then take the butter knife and slide it along the inner walls of the mug to ensure the bread is separated from the mug easily.
- Flip the mug on the cutting board and the bread loaf is out of the mug!
- Slice the bread loaf into 4 slices (usually come out 3 or 4 slices) and it's ready to eat as is - delicious
- For best eating experience I recommend 2 things - either toast the bread
for 1 minute or grill it on the buttered pan 1 minute per side
Notes
1. Leftovers (if any left) can be refrigerated for up to a week
2. Leftovers can be frozen as well – if freezing leftovers, slice bread
loaf ahead of time. Place in toaster and toast for 1 minute or pan
grill.
3. If you have a nut allergy, you can substitute for Coconut flour instead or Sunflower seed flour (meal)
4. If you don’t have a microwave, baking the mug bread in your oven or air
fryer will work too. Place the dough into an oven-proof dish and bake
it for 10 minutes at 350 F.
5. Try these breads as a bun or sandwich option – works amazing!
Lori
Toast is a bit on a dry side, grilling the bread is definitely a key! So delicious. I make it every day
Susan
Can you tell me what the carb count is? I do t see the carb count anywhere.
Irina
Hi Susan, I updated the recipe and included the nutrition information, including carbs. Please take a look. Total carb count is 6g in one serving. And by serving I mean the entire bread loaf. I hope this is useful.
Sophie
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME, WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE GLASS MUG, IN YOUR RECIPE! THANK YOU!
Irina
Hi Sophie, it's my favorite coffee glass mug, called Anchor Hocking Café Glass Coffee Mugs, here's the link for a set of 6 of them on Amazon https://amzn.to/2FOZAZy 16 oz each mug
Sophie
On the top left-hand side of the photograph below, is a glass mug, I wish to know where to buy it and what's it called
Irina
Hi Sophie, it's my favorite coffee glass mug, called Anchor Hocking Café Glass Coffee Mugs, here's the link for a set of 6 of them on Amazon https://amzn.to/2FOZAZy 16 oz each mug
Barb
Nutritional information for the mug bread is for one serving- how much is one serving? The whole recipe or one slice?
Irina
The whole mug bread is one serving. It can be cut into 3-4 slices... so one slice is 1/4 of nutrition value
sally
Do you need to change anything if coconut flour is used?
Irina
You can use the same amount of coconut flour and other ingredients
D Longmire
Love this recipe. I make it using butter and honey for sweetener. Wonderful for breakfast or small sandwiches. I use a straight sided coffee cup for a nicely shaped loaf. Sometimes top with cream cheese and strawberry jam. Never found it dry after toasting.
Heather
Love this! Have been looking for something to answer the occasional bread craving. Toasted and then a little honey is a wonderful treat. Thank you!
Debbie Quig
Would like to double or triple, how long will you cook in microwave or oven?
Irina
Same cooking time should be good. If looks undercooked upon inspection, pop them back for another 30-60 seconds... let me know how it came out
Lucy
I just tripled recipe. I started at 90, looked a little wet and added another 45 seconds. Came out great!
Debbie
Love it, but would like to double or triple recipe, how long would you cook it, any other changes?
Irina
Same cooking time should be good. If looks undercooked upon inspection, pop them back for another 30-60 seconds… let me know how it came out
Margery Reynolds
Just tried this. I eat low-carb but my daughter LOVES carbs. She came downstairs, tried a slice and declared she’s going to quit her morning bagel in favor of this!!!??. Thank you, TONS!
Irina
This is amazing! So glad you and your daughter enjoyed... check out my low carb bagel recipe that insanely delicious... she may love it even better ???
Sandy
Where is the 71mgs of sodium coming from
Irina
Egg and baking powder
Gretchen Falkenburg
Rice flour work?
Irina
Have not tried, but feel free to test it out and let me know if worked... I don't see why not... good luck
Gretchen Falkenburg
Well I tried it. It's definitely edible. I used granulated sugar, olive oil ,and added 30 seconds to the cook time. I'm not sure the extra 30 seconds was necessary but the dough looked wet. It's not overly dry so I'm confident that was the right decision. I used a pint Wide Mouth Mason jar which would easily accommodate doubling the recipe. I intend to try that next time perhaps add onion powder or some other herbs to just give it a bit of oomph, but it's definitely edible.
tracy daly
Thank you for the recipe. Does the nutritional info include all the ingredients - including the sugar? Thanks!
Irina
Your welcome! Yes including sugar and you can substitute for preferred sweetener of your choice
Lauren
I don't use (or own) a microwave. How else can this be cooked?
Irina
If you have oven, bake for 15-20 min at 350
Mary H Knight
How can you make a larger quantity of this. Need recipe.
Irina
You can double the recipe in a larger container
Dee
Will this work with flaxseed meal?
Irina
Absolutely.. add the same amount.. let me know if you made it and how it tasted
Gk
Can egg substitute be used? Will there be a difference in the texture?
Irina
Should be fine ?. Did you try it? Let me know if it worked
Gk
Sorry it didn’t work as well as I hoped. The liquid eggs were very thin but didn’t seem to provide enough liquid leaving the mix very dry. Maybe doubling the equivalent would have worked.
Irina
Sorry it didn't work out.. can you use a regular ?? Thank you very much for trying ? and providing your feedback!