Keto Pumpernickel Bread

If you’re looking for a delicious gluten-free, keto-friendly substitute for pumpernickel bread, this recipe is for you. This keto pumpernickel bread mimics the flavor of rye bread minus the wheat, gluten, and carbs.

Plus, it’s a high-fiber, gluten-free bread recipe that will make a low-carb diet a yummy breeze!

This low-carb pumpernickel bread has a fantastic texture and can be sliced and toasted just like regular bread.

For more bread recipes that are low in carbs and gluten-free, be sure to check out our entire collection of keto bread recipes.

Keto Pumpernickel Bread

As someone who enjoyed the flavor of pumpernickel bread, I really missed it once I went keto.

My solution came when I decided to make my own recipe for a low-carb, high-fiber pumpernickel bread, but without any wheat flour or wheat by-products.

I am not a fan of some of the different brands out there on the market that add ingredients like vital wheat gluten and oat fiber as a way to increase the fiber of the product and reduce the number of net carbs. 

As someone sensitive to all things gluten, I wanted the flavor and texture of whole grains that even individuals allergic to wheat can consume while on a ketogenic diet.

The good news is that this keto-friendly pumpernickel bread recipe satisfies my cravings while keeping my blood sugar levels from spiking, with no whole wheat flour or wheat protein isolate in sight!

Low Carb Pumpernickel Bread Recipe

It’s a great tasting, keto-friendly bread that comes very close to traditional bread. A serving of this gluten-free pumpernickel bread has 5.2 grams of fiber and only 2.3 net carbs. 

This means that if you’ve been missing a Ruben sandwich, you can now enjoy a keto version with this recipe!

It’s a great option!

This quick bread is made with a combination of coconut flour, almond flour, and psyllium powder, which gives it a dense and chewy texture.

Soluble Dietary Fiber

One of the key ingredients in this pumpernickel gluten-free bread recipe is the use of psyllium powder. Psyllium is a type of soluble fiber that is a popular ingredient in low-carb baking because it helps bind the ingredients together and provides a bread-like texture.

Psyllium also has several health benefits, including improving digestion and lowering cholesterol levels.

When it comes to psyllium powder it contains mostly soluble fiber. When soluble fiber is digested, it creates a gel-like consistency in our digestive tract. Why is this gel consistency a good thing?

It helps keep hunger at bay and keeps you feeling fuller longer.

Keto Pumpernickel Bread Main Ingredients 

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The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make what we consider the best low-carb bread recipe for anyone craving whole-grain bread.

• Coconut Flour
• Almond Flour
• Unsalted butter melted, or use coconut oil, or ghee for a dairy-free option
• Unsweetened cocoa powder, added for color
• Psyllium Husk Powder
• Granulated Sugar Substitute
• Sea Salt
• Baking Powder
• White sesame seeds or black sesame seeds or a combination of both.
• Whole caraway seeds
• Whole Golden Flaxseeds
• Eggs, room temperature
• Apple cider vinegar
• Coconut Milk or Almond Milk
• OOOFlavors Rye Bread Extract (optional)

How To Make Keto Pumpernickel Bread

To make this delicious keto pumpernickel bread, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Then, grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang of about 2 inches to be able to lift the loaf out of the pan once fully baked.

In a large bowl or stand-up mixer, add all the dry ingredients, including all the nuts and seeds, and combine well.

Next, add the eggs one at a time and beat with the electric mixer on the low setting, being sure to mix well between each addition.

Then, add the coconut or almond milk and the cooled, melted butter or coconut oil. Mix the batter well until fully incorporated, but do not overmix. Note that this batter will be quite thick.

Spread the pumpernickel bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45–60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool fully before slicing.

The bread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 weeks.

With these simple steps, you can enjoy a tasty, healthy pumpernickel bread that will satisfy your cravings without compromising your diet.

Gluten-Free Rye Bread Extract

I was made aware of OOOFlavors gluten-free rye bread extract by a reader. Adding four drops of their extract really helps amplify the rye flavor, and it’s something you can add if you want a greater pumpernickel bread taste.

I love their extracts and have used them in our keto cornbread recipes.

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