Keto Zucchini Walnut Bread with Coconut Flour

Prep: 6 minCook: 50 min1 loaf (10 slices)mediumbreads
Keto Zucchini Walnut Bread with Coconut Flour

Low-carb zucchini bread made with coconut flour, walnuts, and eggs. Grated zucchini keeps this keto loaf moist while xanthan gum provides structure. Baked until golden and served warm with butter for a grain-free breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices)
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • ½ cup butter
    ghee1:1dairy-free

    5

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  • 6 eggs
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
    pecans1:1tree-nut

    neutral swap

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  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
    psyllium husk powder3/4:1thickener

    reduces binding slightly

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate zucchini into a large mixing bowl

  2. 2

    Add coconut flour, butter, eggs, salt, and xanthan gum to the bowl

  3. 3

    Mix with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes

  4. 4

    Grease a loaf tin and transfer the mixture

  5. 5

    Sprinkle walnuts on top and mix in while leveling the surface

  6. 6

    Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes

  7. 7

    Slice into large pieces and serve with butter

Tips

Tip 1

Do not overmix after adding walnuts to avoid a dense crumb structure

Tip 2

Allow bread to cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts

Good to Know

Storage

Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months

Make Ahead

Prepare batter up to 4 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate before baking

Serve With

Serve warm or at room temperature with butter

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Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not skip the electric mixer to avoid dense texture from inadequate aeration

Watch

Do not overbake beyond 50 minutes to prevent dryness in a low-moisture dough

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

butter
ghee1:1dairy-free

5

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General Alternatives

walnuts
pecans1:1tree-nut

neutral swap

Full guide →
xanthan gum
psyllium husk powder3/4:1thickener

reduces binding slightly

Full guide →
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