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The holidays are here, and there’s nothing like the aroma of freshly baked quick breads filling your home. This year, I’m sharing two of my favorite low-carb, sugar-free holiday quick breads: a cozy Apple Spice Bread and a rich Chocolate Gingerbread. Both are packed with flavor, festive spices, and perfect for gatherings or gifting.
My Go-To Low-Carb Quick Bread Base
Creating low-carb quick breads that are soft, moist, and flavorful starts with the right ingredients. My favorite base combines:
Almond Flour for a nutty, rich texture.
Oat Fiber (not oat flour!) to keep the carbs low while adding structure and a soft crumb.
Collagen Powder for a boost of protein and a tender texture.
Flaxseed Meal for added fiber, heart-healthy fats, and a subtle nutty flavor.
Sweetener (like monkfruit) to replace sugar without spiking blood sugar.
This combination creates the perfect foundation for delicious, low-carb quick breads!
Apple Spice Bread
This bread is all about cozy, warm flavors. The sweetness of apples (or a low-carb apple substitute) is perfectly complemented by cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of clove. Chopped nuts or a crumble topping can add a festive crunch if you like!
Chocolate Gingerbread
Rich and decadent, this Chocolate Gingerbread blends the deep flavors of cocoa with a warming mix of ginger, cinnamon, and a bit of black strap molasses for authenticity (use a sugar-free alternative). It’s like biting into a spiced chocolate dream, making it the perfect holiday indulgence without the guilt.
Why These Breads Shine for the Holidays
Both of these recipes are not just delicious but also versatile. Serve them at breakfast, pair them with your favorite holiday beverages, or wrap them up as thoughtful homemade gifts. They’re festive, flavorful, and made to impress—without the sugar crash. Serve with My Sugar-Free Homemade Apple Butter
Both breads are absolutely delicious on their own, but for an extra special treat, serve them with a dollop of homemade sugar-free apple butter. The smooth, spiced apple butter pairs beautifully with the warm spices in the Apple Spice Bread and adds a lovely contrast to the rich chocolate notes of the Chocolate Gingerbread. Get Baking! Try these low-carb, sugar-free holida breads and bring some healthy, declicious joy to your holiday season. Your kitchen will smell amazing, and your family and friends will love these quilt-free quick breads.
Apple Spice Quick Bread
Serves: 12
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups almond flour
2 tbsp oat fiber (not oat flour!)
2 tbsp flaxseed meal
2 scoops Marigold Collagen Peptides (unflavored)
1/2 cup monkfruit sweetener
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped apples (peeled and cored; a sweet variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp works well) Directions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, oat fiber, flaxseed meal, collagen powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to ensure even distribution.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutritional Information: Calories: 95 Carbohydrates: 3.9g Fiber: 1.8g Protein: 4.2g Net Carbs 2.1 Chocolate Gingerbread Serves: 12 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup oat fiber (not oat flour!)
2 tbsp flaxseed meal
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)
2 tbsp black strap molasses (for flavor, as it’s low in carbs but gives a traditional gingerbread taste)
1/4 cup monkfruit sweetener
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, oat fiber, flaxseed meal, collagen powder, cocoa powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, molasses, sweetener, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring to combine until a thick batter forms.
Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the gingerbread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Nutritional Information: Calories: 120 kcal Protein: 4g Fat: 9g Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 3g Net Carbs: 2g
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