Magic Mug Low Carb Bread Recipe
This light fluffy Magic Mug Low Carb Bread Recipe is magically Gluten Free, Grain Free, Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, and Ketogenic Friendly!
The Journey to Low Carb Bread
The fall of 2017 was pretty rough on our family.
My daughter Ava (age 15) came home from school one day with severe abdominal pain.
At first, we thought she was coming down with a tummy bug. Yet as it lingered on day after day we knew we were dealing with something else entirely.
After weeks of seeing various doctors, putting her through uncountable medical tests, X-rays and CT scans, and exploring several forms of alternative medicine, she was labeled with “Irritable Bowel Syndrome.”
A label which seems to be a catch-all term for any digestive issue in which mainstream doctors can’t find a cause.
A Gluten-Free Bread Recipe
As we continue the search for the root of the problem, we have decided to try handling her pain through diet and supplements.
Ava is on a gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free diet and is also avoiding High FODMAP foods which includes a long list of fruits and vegetables. (These are foods IBS patients are supposed to stay away from because they can ferment in your body before fully digesting.)
Needless to say, her diet is pretty limited at the moment.
Low Carb Diet and Keto Diet
Although Ava has good and bad days dealing with pain, she has managed to keep an upbeat attitude.
She has made it a goal to find (or create) recipes she can enjoy to help curb her cravings. The hardest food for her to replicate is bread.
All the store-bought gluten-free bread we’ve found still contains ingredients she can’t eat, such as rice flour, sugar, or dried milk.
Even our previous favorite low-carb bread option Cloud Bread contains dairy!
One morning Ava determined she was going to come up with a bread recipe she could eat, even if it took all day long.
We purchased an array of alternative grain-free flours and she set off to work in the kitchen.
She looked up all sorts of gluten-free bread recipes and tried testing them, making substitutions for the ingredients she can’t eat.
What Ingredients You Will Need
- 1/2 teaspoon oil any variety
- 2 large eggs or liquid vegan egg substitute
- 1/2 cup fine ground almond flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
- 1/2 teaspoon grain-free baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Microwaveable Gluten Free Bread
The first several batches of bread tasted like seaweed, tree bark, and vinegar. We had a good hard laugh and tossed them out. Yet by the end of the day, Ava was on to something.
She found several recipes for gluten-free microwavable mug bread… All with rice, coconut, or quinoa flour, which she cannot eat.
Ava made adjustments using almond flour, more moisture, and Viola!
Gluten Free, Grain Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Ketogenic, Low FODMAP bread that actually tastes and feels like bread!
How To Make Ava’s Magic Mug Low Carb Bread
Instructions…
- Simply oil the inside of a straight microwavable mug.
- Whisk eggs, fine ground almond flour, gluten free baking powder, and sea salt together. (This can be done directly in the mug, or in a separate bowl.)
- Then microwave the bread batter in the mug for 3 minutes.
- Turn the mug over and out pops a loaf of light fluffy allergen-free IBS-friendly bread.
Low Carb Magic Mug Bread makes marvelous little sandwiches, can be used in french toast, and toasts beautifully in a skillet without any oil or butter. It has a mild nutty flavor and a light spongy texture.
If you deal with allergies or health issues that limit your diet or are just trying to eat ultra low carb, give Ava’s Low Carb Magic Mug Bread a try!
It’s definitely been a silver lining through her tough time.
We much prefer this cloud bread over others like Ezekiel bread, almond flour bread, multiseed loaves, dave’s killer bread, or golden wheat bread.
See the Recipe Card Below For How To Make Magic Mug Low Carb Bread.
Low Carb Bread Recipe Tips & Tricks
I’m allergic to nuts. Can I make magic mug bread with other flours?
Yes! Although we like the flavor best with almond flour it works very well with quinoa flour.
Coconut flour is also an option. However it is so absorbent, you will need to use only 1/3 cup of coconut four, and add an additional 2 tablespoons oil to soften the bread.
If you do not need to eat grain free, oat flour is a very tasty option.
I don’t like to microwave. Can I bake this in the oven?
Yes and no… Yes, you can bake this bread in the oven at 350 degrees F, for 10-20 minutes, depending on the baking dish you place it in.
However, it does not turn out the same. It needs that quick-heat from the microwave to form a light pillowy loaf.
Our very best baked version was spread on a sheet of parchment paper in a jelly roll pan, so it was very thin. Better, but still not as good as the microwave version.
Is all baking powder gluten free and grain free?
No. Most major brands today are made without gluten, but not all. You will need to check the label to be sure.
Many brands are made with cornstarch, so if you need to stick to a strict grain free diet, you either need to purchase grain free baking powder, or make your own.
You can make grain free baking powder by combining 1 part baking soda and 2 parts cream of tartar.
I can’t eat eggs. What can I substitute?
You can use a store-bought vegan egg substitute. We’ve found the “Follow Your Heart” brand works pretty well.
You can also make flax or chia seed egg substitute. Grind 1 tablespoon of flax or chia seeds in a small coffee grinder. Place the ground seeds in a small bowl and add 2 1/2 tablespoons of water. Stir, then let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before using. This creates one flax (or chai) egg. Double for this recipe.
Can I Make A Big Batch?
Make multiple batches by tripling or quadrupling the recipe and whisking the batter in a large bowl. Then pour the batter into various oiled mugs and microwave. Add 1 minute cook time for each additional mug.
Other recipes you might like:
- Low Carb Keto Tortilla Recipe
- The Best Cloud Bread Recipe
- Low Carb Cauliflower Crackers
- Keto Egg Roll Wrap Recipe
- Soft Whole Wheat Bread
- Gluten Free Artisan Style Load with Psyllium Husk by The Loopy Whisk
- Easiest Whole Grain Bread Seeded Loaf by Minimalist Baker
- Gluten Free Bagels by Gluten Free on a Shoestring
Check the printable recipe card below for the nutrition information including calories, carbohydrates, protein, net carbs, and fiber percentages.
Magic Mug Low Carb Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon oil any variety
- 2 large eggs or liquid vegan egg substitute
- 1/2 cup fine ground almond flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
- 1/2 teaspoon grain-free baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Drizzle the oil into a tall straight mug, about 3.5 inches wide and 5 inches tall. Brush the oil around the edges to grease the mug.
- Place the eggs, almond flour, baking powder, and salt in the mug. Whisk with a fork until very smooth. Tap the mug on the counter to remove air pockets.
- Microwave on high heat for 3 minutes. Shake the bread loaf out of the mug. Slice with a serrated knife and serve.
- Wrap well and store in the refrigerator.
I just wanted to know if you can freeze the bread?
Hi Joky,
Yes, you can freeze it for 3-6 months. Wrap it very well to avoid freezer burn.
I will be making this bread in just a few minutes, it looks so delicious. I have just started a low carb “lifestyle”, do not like the word “diet”
My question is does this bread freeze well?
Hi Jette,
Yes, you can definitely freeze it. Thaw it at room temperature when you are ready to serve it.
Thank you so much for this recipe! I made my first “loaf” and was hooked! Mine was not eggy at all, very bready.
Modification
I switched to coconut flour for the second batches and used Egg whites instead of whole eggs. This modification made the Carb and calorie numbers work for me, but it came out more Eggy – so I just popped them back into the microwave and cooked them longer . Solved the problem! I think it was the coconut flour that threw it off, because I ended up having to add much more water. I will reduce the coconut flour next batch and bake for 2 – 3 mins checking on the consistency.
I also 1.5 Xed the recipe and used a cut-down-egg-white carton for square bread! :D
Thanks again!
Vicki
I tried making the cloud bread and no luck I could not bring the eggs whites to a stiff peak. What’s the secret ??
Hi Gigi,
If any yolks break into the whites it makes them very hard to whip.
a pinch of cream of tartar will improve the whipping of egg whites
whisking on high for 5/6 min and cream of tartar
my son and I both laughed at ourselves the entire time we were making this because we knew it would be a huge failure, but as I type I am eating a cucumber and cream cheese sandwich on MY NEW FAVORITE BREAD!
Hi Tracey,
LOL! I’m so glad you tried it, even with doubts. :)
“Fantastic”. Came out right the first time.
Loved it! I’m on a paleo diet and this hit my craving for bread, also it’s ridiculously easy which is a huge bonus on weekends when I don’t want to cook.
My only question: how many calories exactly is 1 full mug? I’m sorry I’m rather new at measuring/counting calories, so the serving: 8 grams is throwing me off.
Thank you for saying most baking powders contain corn starch. So may people say their recipes are zero carb and yet it has baking powder that contains cornstarch.
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just tried it and wow its easy and tasty.
thank you
This is AMAZING! I just made it and it turned out exactly like the picture – then the taste and texture… Incredible! I added a little less salt as I don’t like things too salty, but the flavour of it certainly comes through and makes it so tasty! I actually prefer it to ‘normal’ bread! This will now be my go-to microwave bread recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Made this tonight. Hubby is diabetic and I am doing low carb and extremely low sodium. Made it without the salt..we actually had sandwiches for supper. Going to make it in the morning so I can try cinnamon toast. Toasting on the stovetop sounds like a good idea. Thinking of adding the Ceylon Cinnamon to the mix. My sodium level needs to be under 1000 mg a day.
Thank you so much for the recipe.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. So, I’ll have to substitute gluten free oat flour but I’m very happy to come across your recipe. I have several allergies, sensitivities, and a bad gut as well. Finding easy to make food is near impossible. I am not a fan of being in the kitchen all day, it’s just not my thing. Thank you for the flax egg substitute as well, because I’ll be needing to use that. Thank you for all of your time and hard work that went into perfecting this recipe!