Keto Gingerbread Loaf

This moist, richly flavored keto gingerbread loaf allows you to enjoy a taste of the holidays in every bite!

It’s a low carb gingerbread loaf that is sure to become a favorite, with all its familiar warm spices we can’t get enough of during the fall and winter months.

Slathered with a vanilla cream cheese frosting, it’s not just a keto quick bread; it’s a dessert recipe you’ll be proud to serve during the end-of-the-year holidays.

But let me be clear: this is such a tasty low-carb treat that you really can and should enjoy this sugar-free gingerbread loaf all year long, not just during this time of year.

Bake this keto spiced gingerbread loaf for breakfast, snack, or dessert because it’s excellent any time of day or year!

The best part is that this keto bread loaf has only 1.7 net carbs per serving, it’s a low-carb dessert you can enjoy guilt-free!

If you’re a fan of all things gingerbread, then by all means, also check out my recipe for keto gingerbread cookies and keto gingerbread cake.

I have quite a number of keto bread recipes that you should also make plans to make. Plus, I have an entire collection of keto holiday desserts that should be on your list of must-have keto-friendly recipes.

Keto Gingerbread Loaf

You’re going to love the taste of this spicy gingerbread loaf, and as an added bonus, the aroma that wafts through your home as it bakes will smell like the holidays.

It will put everyone in an instant festive mood. And once your loved ones have an opportunity to taste it, they will find it hard to believe it’s keto; oh, but it is.

Thankfully, this ginger spice-filled gluten-free loaf also happens to be an easy recipe.

The batter comes together rather simply by first beating the sugar substitute, melted butter, and extracts, and then adding the eggs one at a time.

Once the wet batter is fully combined, it’s simply a matter of adding the dry ingredients: almond flour, golden flax meal, cocoa powder, aromatic spices, baking powder, and a little psyllium husk powder for added stability.

Spread the thick batter into a well-greased, parchment-lined loaf, and bake your keto-friendly gingerbread loaf in a preheated oven for almost an hour.

What You’ll Need To Make A Low-Carb Gingerbread Loaf

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• Almond flour
• Golden flax meal
• Cocoa powder, for a depth of color
• Granulated brown sugar substitute
• Large eggs, room temperature 
• Butter, room temperature 
• Pure vanilla extract
• Molasses extract or maple extract
• Cinnamon powder
• Ginger powder
• Nutmeg powder
• Ground cloves
• Psyllium husk powder
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Cream cheese, for the frosting
• Heavy cream for the frosting
• Confectioner’s sugar substitute, for the frosting

Tools

• 8×5  loaf pan
• Parchment paper to line the pan and make it easy to unmold the bread
• Spice/coffee grinder
• Sifter to sift the almond flour, something I recommend
• Handheld electric mixer or stand-up mixer
• Bowls

How to Make a Keto-Friendly Gingerbread Loaf

You’ll notice in my list of ingredients that I do not mention molasses. Although molasses is in conventional gingerbread, it’s way too high in carbs to be considered keto-friendly.

But trust me, I found a delicious hack to ensure you get all the flavor of molasses minus the carbs.

I used molasses extract to give it an extra boost of flavor. You can also use maple extract with great success. 

I also added a small amount of cocoa powder to give the loaf the classic, rich depth of color, which is important since no molasses is used in the recipe.

As I mentioned earlier, you will be using a combination of finely milled almond flour and a golden flaxseed meal.

Since it’s made primarily with almond flour, you could say it’s an almond flour gingerbread loaf with just the right amount of flaxseed meal.

It’s important to keep in mind that it must be golden flax. Regular flax will make the bread gummy. The other important tip is to regrind your flaxseed meal in a clean, dry coffee grinder before using it.

This is essential to getting the right texture. This takes less than a minute to do, so no worries, you’ll still be able to enjoy this recipe in under an hour.

Do you know what’s also great about this keto gingerbread loaf? It’s naturally high in fiber! If you are a fan of adding more fiber to your keto diet, check out our collection of keto high-fiber recipes.

Something else I recommend is that you add a layer of parchment paper the width of the pan, with a little extra over the sides, to make it easier to take the loaf out once it’s baked.  

I like to do it for heavier bread like this one to ensure it releases from the pan perfectly. All you have to do is lift the two sides of the parchment paper so that the bread never breaks on you. 

Sugar-Substitute Options

I have several options when it comes to which sweetener you can use in this sugar-free keto gingerbread loaf. I am quite partial to Lakanto Monk Fruit.

Lakanto Monk Fruit is my favorite since the texture and flavor are what I have found to be the closest to real sugar and because the flavor fools your taste buds like nothing else I’ve found in the market.  

I am recommending you use their brown sugar substitute in this gingerbread recipe. Although you can use their white granulated sweetener, it will not have the same depth of flavor. 

Having said that, I’m also partial to the brand of Swerve brown sugar, which is an erythritol blend. Similar to Lakanto, it uses sugar alcohols and has a 0 % impact on blood sugar.

You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure if you prefer to use a stevia-based sweetener. But Pyure does not make a brown sugar substitute, as far as I know.

Note that if this is your pick, make sure you reduce the amount called for in the recipe by half since it’s a much sweeter option.

If you can’t easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with good success.

I know not everyone would agree with me here, and I respect that, but in my book, it’s still better than regular sugar. 

When it comes to keto cream cheese frosting for this bread, you will have to use a confectioner’s sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones. 

How To Store Your Gluten-Free Ginger Bread

When storing leftovers, it is important to keep them fresh for as long as possible. For optimal freshness, I recommended storing leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days.

If you need to keep them for a longer period of time, freezing is a great option. You should store it in an airtight container, and it can freeze for up to three weeks without compromising on flavor.

However, it is important to note that it is best to freeze without the icing. This will help to prevent the icing from becoming too hard or losing its texture when thawed.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your leftovers remain fresh and delicious for as long as possible.

Helpful Tips To Keep In Mind

It’s key to use only golden flax meal in the recipe since regular flax meal will produce a gummy texture. It’s also important to take the extra step of grinding your flax meal with a spice or coffee grinder again. This allows for a much finer flax meal and a better bread texture.

Keep in mind that this recipe doubles easily and freezes well, making it a plus during the busy holidays.

Do note that the frosting is optional and not included in the nutritional facts.

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