Almond Flour Flaxseed Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)

This delicious almond flour flaxseed bread is packed with flavor and will keep you satisfied for long. With a heartier and denser texture, this flax almond bread is perfect toasted and can be enjoyed either sweet or savory. Gluten-free and lower in carbs, it can be easily made dairy-free too!

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Flax Almond Bread – An Easy Low Carb Quick Bread

I first made this bread recipe back in 2014 (more than 10 years ago!), because of how quick it was to bring together, no fuss required.

Since then, it has constantly been one of the most pinned recipes on the blog. Mostly, I think it’s because it’s so easy to make, and it’s full of flavor.

If you’re a fan of homemade bread as much as I am (and in particular quick breads), then you’ll be sure to LOVE this recipe, just as so many other readers do!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

• Simple Ingredients: The main ingredients required for this quick bread recipe are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
• Super Easy to Make: With an earthy nutty flavor, this beautiful and uncomplicated quick bread is ready in just 45 minutes, so if you start now, you’ll have a fresh loaf of bread in no time at all!
• Gluten-Free, Low Carb, with Dairy-Free Option: The great news is that it’s 100% gluten-free, and can easily be made dairy-free. And bonus: it’s also lower in carbs because of the almond flour and flaxseed meal used (in place of regular flour). This means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances, or those on a low carb diet can enjoy it without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for making this easy almond flaxseed bread recipe.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Almond Flour: I used almond flour, but ground almond meal will work too.
• Ground Flaxseeds: I find it best to use freshly ground flaxseed meal. Either brown or golden flaxseed meal will work. (Here’s how to grind flaxseed at home.)
• Whole Flax Seeds: I used whole brown flaxseeds, but golden flax seeds will work just as well.
• Baking Powder: As this is a quick bread, baking powder is the only leavening agent used to help the batter to rise, so make sure to add it in. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free baking powder.
• Tapioca Starch: Tapioca starch (sometimes also called ‘tapioca flour’) helps to add binding powder to the batter. If you don’t have tapioca starch, you may use arrowroot starch instead.
• Butter: I used regular butter, but if you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use melted dairy-free butter (vegan butter) or melted coconut oil instead.
• Eggs: Eggs are necessary to bind the ingredients together as well as to give the batter rise, so make sure you add them in. If you prefer to leave out the yolks, you can use 8 egg whites instead of 4 whole eggs.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar helps to create a more acidic environment that will react with the baking powder to make the batter rise more.
• Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt adds moisture to this flaxseed almond flour bread. If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt instead.
• Sesame Seeds: I like using white sesame seeds as a nice color contrast to the brown flaxseeds.

How to Make Almond Flour Flaxseed Bread (Step by Step):

Prepare Dry and Wet Ingredients

Whisk Dry Ingredients: Mix the almond flour, ground flaxseeds, whole flaxseeds, salt, baking powder and tapioca starch in a large mixing bowl until well combined.

Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the melted butter with the eggs, apple cider vinegar and yogurt, making sure to whisk well to ensure a light and fluffy texture.

Form Batter and Transfer to Loaf Pan

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients to Form Batter: Gently mix the wet ingredients with dry ingredients to form a batter, but do not over mix or batter will become too dense and oily.

Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into previously prepared loaf pan, and sprinkle the top with a mix of whole brown flaxseeds and white sesame seeds.

Bake Until Golden Brown

Bake Until Ready: Bake in the preheated oven at 350F (180C) for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Cool Before Removing and Slicing: Once baked, allow the almond flaxseed bread to cool on a cooling rack for 10-15 minutes before removing it from pan and slicing.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Grind Your Own Flaxseed Meal: I find that it’s best to use freshly ground flaxseed meal, and I’ll show you just how easy it is to make homemade flax meal!
• Make it Dairy-Free: If you are lactose-intolerant, simply swap out the butter for dairy-free butter or coconut oil, and substitute the yogurt with dairy-free yogurt.
• Optional Add-Ins: Feel free to add in a handful of seeds into the batter for more texture (such as sunflower seeds, chia seeds, etc.)
• Storing: To store, wrap the cooled almond flax bread in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. In my opinion, this bread is best toasted before eating.

Other Low Carb Bread Recipes to Bake:

• Coconut Flour Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Easy Almond Flour Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Fluffy Low Carb Buns (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Other Almond Flour Recipes You’ll Enjoy:

• Amazing Flourless Almond Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Almond Flour Graham Crackers (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Other Flaxseed Recipes You’ll Love:

• Moist Flaxseed Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Easy Flaxseed Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Flaxseed Coconut Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• 5-Ingredient Banana Flaxseed Waffles (Gluten-Free)

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Almond Flour Flaxseed Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)

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• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 12 slices 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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This delicious almond flour flaxseed bread is packed with flavor and will keep you satisfied for long. With a heartier and denser texture, this flax almond bread is perfect toasted and can be enjoyed either sweet or savory. Gluten-free and lower in carbs, it can be easily made dairy-free too!

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
• 1 tablespoon whole brown flaxseeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup tapioca starch
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon whole brown flaxseeds, for sprinkling
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, for sprinkling

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Grease: Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C) and grease a 9″x5” loaf pan.
2. Whisk Dry Ingredients: Mix the almond flour, ground flaxseeds, whole flaxseeds, salt, baking powder and tapioca starch in a large bowl until well combined.
3. Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter and then let it cool for 5 minutes.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the melted butter with the eggs, apple cider vinegar and yogurt, making sure to whisk well to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients to Form Batter: Gently mix the wet ingredients with dry ingredients to form a batter, but do not over mix or batter will become too dense and oily.
6. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into previously prepared loaf pan, and sprinkle the top with a mix of whole brown flaxseeds and white sesame seeds.
7. Bake Until Ready: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
8. Cool Before Removing and Slicing: Once baked, allow bread to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing it from pan and slicing.

Notes

Almond Flour: I used almond flour, but ground almond meal will work too.

Ground Flaxseeds: I find it best to use freshly ground flaxseed meal. Here’s how to grind flaxseed at home.

Whole Flaxseeds: I used whole brown flaxseeds, but golden flax seeds will work just as well.

Baking Powder: As this is a quick bread, baking powder is the only leavening agent used to help the batter to rise, so make sure to add it in. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free baking powder.

Tapioca Starch: Tapioca starch (sometimes also called ‘tapioca flour’) helps to add binding powder to the batter. If you don’t have tapioca starch, you may use arrowroot starch instead.

Butter: I used regular butter, but if you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use melted dairy-free butter (vegan butter) or melted coconut oil instead.

Eggs: Eggs are necessary to bind the ingredients together as well as to give the batter rise, so make sure you add them in.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar helps to create a more acidic environment that will react with the baking powder to make the batter rise more.

Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt adds moisture to this flaxseed almond flour bread. If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt instead.

Sesame Seeds: I like using white sesame seeds as a nice color contrast to the brown flaxseeds.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins
• Category: Bread
• Method: Baking