Coconut Flour Bread
This coconut bread is the perfect choice for anyone who loves coconut and likes to keep an eye on their carbs. The batter comes together in a flash with no waiting around, then goes straight into the oven. Bake it as a classic loaf or shape it into little rolls: either way, the result is moist, fragrant and wonderfully versatile for all sorts of toppings. It's ideal for a satisfying start to the day or as a side for your favourite salad.
Ingredients
- 80 g coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp sugar substitute, e.g. stevia or erythritol
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 110 g butter, softened, at room temperature
- 6 eggs
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 12 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | 1,776 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 42 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 54 g |
| Fat | 12.5 g | 150 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 30 g |
| of which sugar | 0.5 g | 6 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C (fan 160C). Line a small loaf tin with baking paper.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar substitute and softened butter together until smooth and evenly combined.
- Add the coconut flour and baking powder and stir until you have a smooth, uniform batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake in the preheated oven at 180C (fan 160C) for about 40 minutes. The loaf makes around 12 slices.
- Alternatively, shape the batter into rolls: form 7 to 9 small balls, place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper, score the tops lightly with a damp knife and bake at 180C (fan 160C) for about 25 minutes.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 148 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g |
| of which sugar | 0.5 g |
Frequently asked questions
Is this coconut bread really gluten-free?
Yes. Since the recipe uses only coconut flour and contains no wheat flour, it is naturally gluten-free.
How long does the coconut bread keep?
Well wrapped or stored in an airtight container, it keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. It also freezes well.
Can I use a vegan alternative instead of butter?
You can generally swap the butter for vegan margarine, but the recipe contains eggs, so it isn't vegan.
How many carbs are in a slice of coconut bread?
Nutrition figures are estimates. A slice contains roughly 3.5g of carbohydrates, of which about 2.5g is fibre, so around 1g net carbs.
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