Low Carb Keto Croutons
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Low Carb Keto Croutons
Description
Low Carb Keto Croutons are crafted from egg whites, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, and baking powder, creating a bread-like base that is microwaved to set and then baked with a flavorful topping. The topping combines olive oil, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, which crisp the cubed croutons in the oven, giving them a savory, herbaceous taste with a satisfying crunch. The use of almond flour and psyllium husk powder provides a low-carb alternative to traditional bread croutons.
The preparation involves mixing the wet and dry ingredients to form a dough, microwaving it until set, then chopping and tossing the cubes with the seasoned oil mixture before baking until crisp. This two-step cooking method yields croutons that hold their shape and texture well, perfect for garnishing salads, soups, or as a savory snack.
These croutons store well in an airtight container for up to five days, making them convenient for regular use. Adjustments to the psyllium husk powder or microwave time may be needed depending on ingredient texture and appliance power to ensure optimal results.
Ingredients
Bread
- 3 egg large, whites
- 9 tablespoon almond flour 54g, use 8.5 tablespoon if your almond flour is super fine
- ¾ teaspoon psyllium husk powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 tablespoon water
Topping
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder, clove
- ⅓ - ½ teaspoon sea salt flaked, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon italian herb blend dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F / 190C electric or 340F / 170C fan.
- Combine the egg whites, almond flour, psyllium husk, baking powder and water in a bowl and mix with a fork.
- Grease a 5 x 5 inch container and fill in the bread dough. Microwave for 3 minutes on high.
- Allow to cool. Chop into 30 cubes.
- Mix the ingredients for the topping in a bowl. Toss croutons in the olive oil mix and bake until crisp (20 - 25 minutes), turning once.
Notes
- Use finely powdered psyllium husk for the best texture; if only whole husks are available, increase the amount to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Microwave timing may need adjustment based on your microwave wattage: increase time slightly for lower wattage and reduce for higher wattage microwaves.
- Store croutons in an airtight container to keep them crisp for up to 5 days.
- This recipe yields about 32 croutons, divided into 4 servings of 8 croutons each, with approximately 4 grams net carbs per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 12% |
| Fat | 17.3g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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