Low-Carb Carrot Cake Bread
This Low-Carb Carrot Cake Bread blends almond flour, shredded coconut, and grated carrot with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a moist, flavorful loaf. Full-fat coconut milk and eggs enrich the batter, which is baked in a loaf pan until golden. Optional vegan cream cheese frosting adds a tangy finish suitable for those following low-carb or gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 3 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional, pure
- 3 cups almond flour Super Fine
- ⅔ cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 2/3 cup granulated sweetener sugar-free
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger optional
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg optional
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 carrot grated (about 1.5 cups, large
- ½ cup walnut chopped, raw
- Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting optional
Instructions
- If making the Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting, soak the cashews overnight, then follow the instructions to prepare the frosting. Frosting can be made up to 7 days in advance.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the canned coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients (almond flour, shredded coconut, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon. ground ginger, nutmeg, sea salt, grated carrot, and chopped walnuts) and stir until well-combined.
- Transfer the batter to the parchment-lined loaf pan and smooth into an even layer.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on the top and tests clean.
- Allow bread to rest at least 30 minutes before frosting it with cream cheese frosting. Slice and serve!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 10 | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.