This gluten-free flaxseed coconut bread is a dense, low-carb and fibre-rich loaf that is perfect for both sweet or savory meals. Perfect toasted with this mixed berry chia seed jam, dipped in this carrot turmeric soup, or spread with our popular easy creamy hummus.

We just got back from one of the amazing heaven on earth that is Patagonia in the south of Argentina, and now all I want to do is travel around Argentina to get to know naturally beautiful country that I’ve been blessed to have as a second home.

Patagonia is made up of so many breathtaking landscapes, with a blend of endless turquoise lakes, greenery, and mountains. A picture speaks a thousand words, so you can check out the photos from our Patagonia road trip and soak it up.

Juan ran a couple of blood tests before our trip, and when we got back, the results were ready, and they confirmed his suspicions – that he has Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid gland as if it were a foreign invader, and this doesn’t allow the thyroid to function properly.

If you want to learn more about Hashimoto’s and its symptoms, this post by Michelle from Unbound Wellness is extremely comprehensive and easy to understand. Michelle also has a whole section dedicated to her journey with Hashimoto’s so you can take your time to browse.

For those who don’t know, what the thyroid does is to balance the hormones in your body, and if it’s not working optimally, your hormones will be out of whack (don’t worry about feeling ignorant, I only just realized what I thyroid does too!).

Apparently Hashimoto’s is common among Celiacs, which was why Juan (who is Celiac) suspected that the general feelings of bloatedness, headaches, and joint pain that he’s been having might be due to this condition (all symptoms of Hashimoto’s).

Juan has a medical appointment with the endocrinologist booked and plans to consult a functional medicine practitioner as well, and we’re still very green in our knowledge of this new scenario.

However, from what we’ve googled and read online, we know that diet plays a big role in balancing our hormones, and with Hashimoto’s present, Juan’s got to be on a diet that’s stricter than ever.

It seems that the AutoImmune Protocol diet (also known as the AIP diet) is what people with Hashimoto’s should stick to in order to reduce inflammation in their bodies and to heal their gut lining, and frankly speaking it does honestly appears challenging. It’s not just going gluten-free, it’s also going grain-free and even stricter than just Paleo.

But hey, we’re also up for a good challenge right? After all, we’ve already cut out gluten for the past 5 years, so maybe cutting out more stuff isn’t that difficult I guess. My fingers are crossed (very tightly).

Baking a loaf of gluten-free quick bread

In the meantime, it’s back to experimenting with new recipes that are both healthy and tasty. I’ll keep you updated on our journey as we move through this unfamiliar terrain.

It’s been a while since I posted a bread recipe, and this one’s from this morning, when I woke up with an unexpected burst of inspiration to make a loaf of quick flaxseed bread.

I had some ground flaxseed Ieftover from a previous recipe I developed for one of my clients (if you’ve never cooked with ground flaxseed before, you have to try this blueberry and almond flaxseed porridge that’s a great breakfast option)!

I also wanted to use the coconut flour that I made after we experimented with homemade coconut milk in the weekend.

After a little bit of googling around, I landed upon and was inspired by a recipe by This Empty Plate.

I’ve made a couple of slight changes, but nothing very major. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, and at first I was hesitant about whether to include it in the blog.

But once I pulled the freshly baked loaf out of the oven, the warm air hitting my face, and I saw how gorgeous it looked, and how sturdy it was when I cut it into slices, I had no more doubts.

The Perfect Flaxseed Bread

Good news has to be shared, and this loaf of gluten-free flaxseed coconut bread is just about the best piece of news this week.

Flaxseed is naturally nutrient-dense, are high in Omega-3 fats, as well as is full of dietary fiber, which will keep you feeling full for longer). Coconut flour is also full of fiber, so you’ve got your fiber intake pretty well covered!

What to eat with this flaxseed bread?

This dense, low-carb yet fiber-rich Paleo-friendly loaf can be eaten for lunch with savory toppings. In my opinion, it’s perfect toasted with this mixed berry chia seed jam, dipped in this carrot turmeric soup, or spread with our popular easy creamy hummus.

Either way, this loaf of bread is bound to be a favorite. Make a couple of loaves and freeze them so you can enjoy fresh bread all the time!

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