🍞 Buttery Almond Bread (Maintenance Plan Only) by Dr. Cindy Tanzar
If you’re looking for a rich, satisfying bread option that fits into your maintenance lifestyle, Buttery Almond Bread is the perfect solution. With the density of a pound cake and the richness of real butter, this loaf makes a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional baked goods.
Best of all, this bread gets even better after it’s cooled in the fridge and toasted. Whether you’re enjoying it warm with a spread of Kerry Gold butter or crisped up the next day for a completely different flavor, Buttery Almond Bread is a go-to recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
🧾 Plan & Yield Information
- Plan: Maintenance
- Yield: 16 slices per loaf
- Serving Tip: Enjoy warm, toasted, or as a side with eggs, soups, or salads.
🥄 Ingredients for Almond Bread
- ½ cup Kerry Gold butter, melted
- 6 large pastured eggs
- ½ tsp liquid stevia
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×4-inch foil loaf pan generously.
- In a stainless-steel bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly.
- Slowly add melted butter in a thin stream while whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs.
- Add the liquid stevia and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then run a knife around the edges and transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽 Serving Suggestions on how to use Almond Bread
- Spread with a generous pat of Kerry Gold butter
- Toast and top with almond butter or sugar-free jam
- Serve alongside eggs or a salad for a savory combo
- Pair with herbal tea or coffee for a comforting treat
🧊 Storage Tips
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week
- Slice and freeze individually for longer storage
- Toast from frozen for a quick breakfast option
🧠 Final Thoughts
Buttery Almond Bread delivers everything you want from a comfort bread—without the grains, sugar, or guilt. Its dense, cake-like texture and rich flavor make it a standout option for anyone following a clean eating lifestyle during maintenance. Enjoy it warm, cold, or toasted—any way you slice it, it’s delicious.