This is a dark, seeded bread — a beautiful round loaf baked in a mug with a hearty, dark crumb, crunchy sesame seeds on top, and excellent sliceability. It pairs wonderfully with guacamole or your favorite toppings while delivering real bread satisfaction on a low-carb diet.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich dark color and seeded crust exactly like your photo
- Soft yet sturdy texture that toasts beautifully
- Very high protein for a bread recipe
- Quick mug bread version or full loaf option
- Versatile for sandwiches, avocado toast, or as a side
Ingredients (Makes 1 mug loaf or 8–10 slices)
- ⅓ cup (35g) almond flour
- 3 tbsp (25g) whey protein powder (unflavored)
- 2 tbsp psyllium husk powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for dark color)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (plus extra for topping)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp water (as needed for consistency)
- Optional: ½ tsp onion powder or Everything Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Mug version: Generously grease a large microwave-safe mug. Mix all dry ingredients (including sesame seeds) in a small bowl.
- Add egg, Greek yogurt, melted butter, and water. Stir until a thick batter forms (it should be like thick muffin batter).
- Pour into the mug. Sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top.
- Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes until set (it will rise nicely). Let cool 2 minutes before removing.
- Oven version (recommended for best crust): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into a small parchment-lined ramekin or loaf pan. Bake 18–25 minutes until firm and golden-dark on top.
- Cool completely before slicing. Toast slices for extra crispiness.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 2–3 min (microwave) or 20–25 min (oven) Total Time: 10–30 minutes
Nutrition (Per Slice, 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: ~110
- Protein: 9g (high)
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fat: 8g
