Bread has a high carbohydrate and calorie content. So people on the keto diet can benefit from alternative bread, like these 6 alternatives for bread on the keto diet.
Here are 6 quick and easy bread alternatives that may be a suitable option for ketoers trying to control their carb intake
1 – Collard wraps
Collards are a fantastic alternative bread for pitas or tortilla wraps. Make sure you use leaves that are large enough to contain your fillings.
Collard leaves are a low-carb, low-calorie, nutritious option that can help you meet or exceed your daily consumption of leafy greens
Because collard leaves are flimsier than bread or tortillas, they hold a filling better.
2 – Portobello mushrooms
Cooked large portobello mushrooms can be used as burger buns. Place one mushroom on the bottom, then fill with your favorite foods before finishing with another mushroom put on top.
They may give your burgers more texture and flavor while still being low carb and letting you get in that additional serving of vegetables.
Because mushrooms have a high water content, eating them with your hands may be a little messy, so have your fork and knife available.
3 – Bell peppers
Why not sandwich your ingredients together using a bell pepper for a more sturdy bread alternative? Half the pepper, de-seeded and de-veined. Use half for the top and half for the bottom. Or alternatively, just fill half the pepper and eat like a “bread bowl”.
Bell peppers are excellent raw since they hold together well and give a bit of crunch to your meal. Plus they’re low in both calories and carbohydrates. Try cooking your peppers first, then stuffing them with your favorite sandwich ingredients for a soft and spicy sandwich.
4 – Cucumber boats
Slice a cucumber in half longways, scoop out the center, then layer in your ingredients to form a tiny low-carb sub.
Tuna mayo is a simple favorite filling; the cucumber keeps its form nicely and adds crunch, flavor, and heft to your meal.
Related reading: “Curry Tuna & Avocado Salad”
5 – Roll-ups of eggplant
Eggplant is a delicious and versatile veggie. A thinly sliced, roasted, long piece of eggplant may be used to produce snack-size roll-ups. Simply cut the aubergine down the length and cook until browned and softened. Fill the eggplant slice with your fillings, coil it around them, and secure it with a cocktail stick in the center.
These are perfect for bite-sized tiny bread wraps. Think pinwheels.
6 – Bread from nut flour
Alternative bread made from nut flours is a good option for those who want to try their hand at making bread substitutes. Almond bread is produced using ground almonds or almond flour, which has a lower carbohydrate content than wheat flour. Almond flour is arguably the most popular nut flour, but there are many other types available.
Using eggs and almond flour combined will help the “bread” stay together. The final bread will be a cross between bread and cake in its consistency.
Do you have any other substitutes for bread? Leave it in the comments!
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It’s imperative that you choose high-quality dark chocolate containing at least 70% cocoa. The greater the amount of cocoa the healthier the chocolate will be, but also the more bitter it will taste. Start with a 70% bar then buy chocolate with greater amounts of cocoa until you find your “bitterness limit”.
