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!
If you enjoyed this recipe, you’ll also love these other bread recipes:
- Gluten-Free Honey Oat Quick Bread
- Easy Gluten-Free Naan Bread (No-Yeast, Dairy-Free)
- Easy Gluten-Free No Knead Bread (Dairy-Free)
- Easy Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread (Vegan)
- Gluten-Free Rosemary Cornbread
- Gluten-Free Skillet Cornbread
- 10 Easy Gluten-Free Bread Recipes to Make on Repeat
Gluten-Free Flaxseed Coconut Bread
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flaxseed meal
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 eggs, beaten
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9″x5″ loaf pan with coconut oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaxseed meal, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt together. Whisk well to combine.
- Add the beaten eggs, melted coconut oil, water, and honey to the mixing bowl and whisk well until you get a thick homogeneous batter.
- Transfer the batter to prepared loaf pan and use a spatula to smooth out the top.
- Bake for 40 mins until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow loaf to cool completely before slicing.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Barely adapted from: This Empty Plate
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Gluten-Free
- Cuisine: Breads
If you enjoyed this recipe, I’m pretty sure you’ll also enjoy these other gluten-free bread recipes:
Hi I tried this recipe today and after the allotted baking time the skewer was clean when poked, however when the bread cooled and sliced there were some moist pieces to it. Can you advise what went wrong.
i want the loaf to be a little soft normally when i make it, usually the finished product is a little heavy (first time i am making it with the addition of coconut flour)
Hi Kimlin! Every oven is different, so it could be that you might need to bake the loaf for another 10 minutes to ensure that it completely cooked throughout. Hope this helps dear!
Can you please post a substitute for eggs in your flaxseed bread recipe?if your recipes will have a vegan option, it will be a cherry on icing!
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Hi Sakshi, I haven’t made this without eggs myself, but I believe you can try using aquafaba or Bob’s Red Mill egg-replacer to replace the eggs 🙂
Hi! I love how informative and great your articles are. Thanks a lot!
You’re most welcome Nikita!
This is one of my top 2 bread recipes.
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YAY, so happy to hear that! Glad you enjoy this bread, and hope to see you around the blog again sometime soon!
Take care!
Hi i have made this bread 10 times and never had a problem,It always comes out perfect, I follow you recipe to a T.
love it .my friends are making it now.l
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Hi Daphne! So happy to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know! Cool that your friends are making it too 😉 Happy weekend dear!
Thanks for the recipe. Not sure what I did wrong. I baked it for nearly an hour at 175DegC (350 DegF) and it seemed soft and damp in the middle. The taste was okay but I couldn’t get the middle to dry up. It always seemed uncooked.
Thanks
Julian
Hi Julian! Thanks for letting me know how it went! Hmm… How about letting bake somemore in the oven? another 15 minutes? What loaf pan did you use? Sometimes if the pan is very tall the middle may not cook that well.
I’ve made this 4 times and loved it.
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Hi Daphne!! So happy to hear that, thank you for taking the time to let me know! Would love to see you around the blog again sometime soon! Have a beautiful week! xx, F.
I tried the recipe, it’s OK. I switched it a bit: 50g unsalted butter and 20g coconut oil instead of 70g coconut oil.
One thing that I don’t like is that it’s extremely salty. 15g of salt is too much for this quantity. I would try 10 instead. Or maybe I converted badly from ustensils – measurements to grams. Who knows.
With sunny side eggs it works really well.
Didn’t try sandwiches yet.
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Hi Lulia! Thanks so much for your feedback! I’ll reduce the amount of salt in the recipe too just in case others find it a little too salty. This bread is perfect for toasting and maybe eating with more savory foods (since you’ve already made it!) Hope you see you around again soon 🙂
Hello Felicia,
Indeed, it has been a while since you last posted in this recipe blog and i do really hope that your inspiration will continue to motivate you to try out more new recipes for Juan’s sake and also for sharing with the community at large..
Looking forward to reading more posts in this blog 🙂
With love,
Mum
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Yes mummy! My goal this year is to test out more recipes and get back into the groove developing new recipes that Juan can eat (and enjoy the taste of too). Will be sharing more over the next few weeks and months 🙂