Recently, for health reasons, one of my neighbors switched to a gluten free diet and mentioned that the thing she missed eating most was bread. A deep appreciator of bread in all forms, be it slathered in almond butter, topped with avocado, or dunked into a bowl of soup (or big plate of olive oil), I imagined how sad I would be to bid bread good-bye. I know that you can purchase gluten free bread, but it’s often pricey or—there is no delicate way to put this—tastes terrible. Recipes for homemade gluten free bread I’d found had intimidatingly long ingredient lists and required multiple different specialty flours. Not one to let a bread puzzle go unresolved, I set out to see if I could make a quick and easy gluten free bread with a reasonable ingredient list. Ta-dah! Almond Flour Bread is it!
Baking the Best {QUICK!} Almond Flour Bread
This quick Almond Flour Bread has just one “specialty” flour (almond flour), which is found in most grocery stores or can be purchased online here. It’s the first and most important ingredient in this recipe.
About Almond Flour
Almond flour is just one simple ingredient—ground almonds—meaning it is healthy in the same wonderful ways that almonds are. Healthy fats, omega-3s, and amino acids abound.
Don’t want to buy almond flour? You can actually make it yourself from whole almonds. I’ve included directions in the recipe notes for you.
Even though I do eat gluten and wheat flour, I adore baking with almond flour. I love it for its health benefits, subtly nutty flavor, and the buttery texture it lends to baked goods.
You’ll find almond flour in my Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins, Almond Flour Cake and Almond Flour Cookies (both reader favorites!), along with all of these almond flour recipes.
Substituting Almond Flour
If you’re looking at this Almond Flour Bread recipe thinking, YES I want to bake with almond flour all the time, please note:
Almond flour cannot be substituted for bread flour or any other kind of flour. The fat content, weight, amount of protein, and carbs makes every kind of flour unique, especially almond flour. Instead, if you want to bake with almond flour, seek out recipes developed specifically for almond flour (like this Almond Flour Bread!).
Almond Flour Bread—A Simple Recipe for All
Even though I do eat gluten, this Almond Flour Bread is absolutely a recipe that I will keep in my repertoire and make regularly. Here are a few of my favorite ways to enjoy it:
Warmed up for breakfast with a smear of almond butter, a topping that is just as appropriate and scrumptious here as it sounds. Snitched in between meals for a fast snack (usually right out of the container). Toasted in the oven and topped with avocado and an egg for a fast weeknight dinner.
Because Almond Flour Bread is high in protein and healthy fats, each slice is filling and sustaining. This Almond Flour Bread is also a true quick bread. Quick breads are made without yeast and stirred together in a bowl. Banana bread, zucchini bread, and pumpkin bread are classic examples. Quick breads are my absolute favorite kind to make because they are so simple and yet so intrinsically satisfying. No proofing of yeast or call for a bread machine here. You just need a bowl, a whisk, and a loaf pan. (If you are looking for more Paleo/gluten free quick breads, check out my Paleo Pumpkin Bread, Paleo Banana Bread, and Paleo Zucchini Bread specifically). This Almond Flour Bread is friendly to a number of diets, which is one—though I would argue not the most—compelling reason to make it.
Yes, this Almond Flour Bread is low carb—almond flour has very few carbs, just 6 grams per 1/4 cup. Yes, it is gluten free. It is Paleo also. It might be a keto Almond Flour Bread too (I’m not an expert on that diet, but I think it could be with a few modifications). The main, true reason I make this Almond Flour Bread though? Because it tastes wonderful. This Almond Flour Bread is wholesome and very lightly sweet (the recipe calls for just 2 tablespoons of honey), so it’s at home on both the breakfast and dinner table. I also loved being able to share the loaf with my neighbor so that she could enjoy bread again.
Freezing and Reheating Almond Flour Bread
This bread can last 3 days at room temperature or be frozen for up to 3 months. I like to freeze individual slices, then thaw them one at a time as needed. To reheat: Place the Almond Flour Bread in the microwave and rewarm it gently. For toast, places the slices flat on a foil-lined baking sheet. Rewarm on the upper third rack in a 350 degree F oven, until it is toasted to your liking.
Final Recipe Tips
Do not skip the egg white! It helps to lighten the bread’s texture. Check your loaf pan. If your baking pans are very dark or flimsy, it may be time for a replacement. This is my absolute favorite baking pan. (It comes in an 8 x 4-inch size also.) Those looking for a vegan almond flour bread (and thus who would need to make this Almond Flour Bread without eggs): I am afraid I cannot recommend this recipe. The eggs are necessary for structure and moisture. Since the bread already contains flaxseeds, I am hesitant to say that swapping the rest of the eggs for flax eggs is a good choice. Try making any of these vegan recipes instead! The list does include baked goods, among many others.
