Keto Cranberry Quick Bread
Makes 4 mini loaves (as shown) or 1 standard loaf.
Ingredients
The Base:
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3 cups Blanched almond flour (sifted)
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½ cup Granulated monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
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2 tsp Baking powder
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¼ tsp Salt
The Wet Ingredients:
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3 Large eggs (room temperature)
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1/3 cup Melted butter (or coconut oil)
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¼ cup Unsweetened almond milk
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1 tsp Vanilla extract
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1 tbsp Orange zest (essential for flavor)
The Add-ins:
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1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries (halved)
Step-By-Step Instructions
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Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease four mini foil loaf pans (like the ones in your picture) or one standard 9×5 loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Make sure there are no large clumps of almond flour.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, almond milk, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth.
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Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thicker than traditional cake batter—almost like a soft paste.
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Fold in Berries: Gently fold in the cranberries. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them first, or they will streak the batter pink.
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Fill the Pans: Divide the batter evenly among the four mini pans. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
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Bake: * Mini Loaves: Bake for 25–30 minutes.
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Full Loaf: Bake for 45–55 minutes.
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Note: They are done when the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let them cool in the pans for at least 20 minutes. Low-carb breads are fragile when hot and need time to “set” their structure.
A Quick Tip for Success
Since almond flour doesn’t have gluten, these loaves won’t “spring” up as high as white bread. If you want them extra fluffy, you can add ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum to the dry ingredients.