Low-carb bread replacement recipes?

CoconuttyMummy
CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
edited November 20 in Social Groups
I just tried out Oopsie rolls. Yes, i can see the allure, they are easy to make and usable as a base & lid for a sandwich but honestly i dont like the airy-fairy texture. Theyre so light & airy they just dissolve on your tongue before you get to chew - im just not into that (i dont like angel cake either for that reason and oopsie rolls are way lighter than that).

So does anyone have any other low-carb bread replacement recipes i could try? Buns, Rolls, Sandwich Bread, FlatBread... anything!

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  • Sugarbeat
    Sugarbeat Posts: 824 Member
    My oopsie rolls come out a bit tougher, could be because my oven is broken and I put them in the broiler? You could try that if you're ok with the taste. Also, I've found that the rolls toughen a bit with age, if you will. I've not tried the others, sorry, because I can't bring myself to experiment with the high priced flours. I've read of people making breads with almond or coconut flour, maybe flaxseed?
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    I wasnt crazy about the Oopsie Rolls full-stop, so think id rather concentrate on finding a different recipe to try, though thanks for the tips - if i do have to fall back on these again i'll give it a go.

    I have flaxmeal, almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot, tapioca flour.... just need a tried n tested recipe thats worth a shot - there are so many out there i dont know where to start.
  • Ashar33
    Ashar33 Posts: 17 Member
    I made a pita bread the other day! was pretty good. I don't think it would work as your typical sandwich bread though, sorry. Made a grilled cheese with it one day, used it to dip in Mexican food the next, and then the last day I had it with butter, splenda, & cinnamon for breakfast. Very dense. Here's the recipe https://medium.com/@KetoMyPantsOff
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    I don't do replacements for stuff like this anymore - I just changed the method of how I eat.

    But I like the Joseph's brand Lavash Flatbreads and Flax Pitas for a moderate decent carb it. My Walmart carries them by the deli counter, but you can buy them online, too.

    I don't have the quirky LC/GF ingredients, so I don't have any recipes.
  • TallulahTracks
    TallulahTracks Posts: 7 Member
    I found this and bookmarked it, but haven't gotten around to trying the recipe. If you do, please let me know how it goes, sounds like the answer to my prayers lol

    www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/2dasuw/you_will_never_make_oopsie_rolls_again/
  • Ashar33
    Ashar33 Posts: 17 Member
    KnitOrMiss wrote: »
    I don't do replacements for stuff like this anymore - I just changed the method of how I eat.

    But I like the Joseph's brand Lavash Flatbreads and Flax Pitas for a moderate decent carb it. My Walmart carries them by the deli counter, but you can buy them online, too.

    I don't have the quirky LC/GF ingredients, so I don't have any recipes.

    I totally am like this some weeks. Some weeks I would rather just eat something in a lettuce wrap. Unfortunately, other weeks my cravings just get too crazy ha ha.
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    Ashar33 wrote: »
    I made a pita bread the other day! was pretty good. I don't think it would work as your typical sandwich bread though, sorry. Made a grilled cheese with it one day, used it to dip in Mexican food the next, and then the last day I had it with butter, splenda, & cinnamon for breakfast. Very dense. Here's the recipe https://medium.com/@KetoMyPantsOff

    Hey Ashar, nice blog *bookmarked*, thanks sweetie.

    I'll sure give the Pita Breads a go. Do you think they'd taste OK made into a bacon sandwich with calorie-free pancake syrup? Its a craving i HAVE to satisfy (TOM).
  • JustMe2C
    JustMe2C Posts: 101 Member
    I haven't made any low carb breads, but I did do the Fat Head (think that's what it's called) pizza crust and loved that!
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    I found this and bookmarked it, but haven't gotten around to trying the recipe. If you do, please let me know how it goes, sounds like the answer to my prayers lol

    www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/2dasuw/you_will_never_make_oopsie_rolls_again/

    Ooh these look worth a shot, cheers Tallulah. I've got all the ingredients so i'll whip some up in the morning and let you know how they turn out.
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    KnitOrMiss wrote: »
    I don't do replacements for stuff like this anymore - I just changed the method of how I eat.

    But I like the Joseph's brand Lavash Flatbreads and Flax Pitas for a moderate decent carb it. My Walmart carries them by the deli counter, but you can buy them online, too.

    I don't have the quirky LC/GF ingredients, so I don't have any recipes.

    We dont have Josephs or Walmart in the UK

    I dont actually eat any pre-made products (other than sausages) anymore, or use pre-mixed low-carb flour mixes, as i much prefer to cook everything from scratch using my own fresh ingredients, so i know everything that has gone in to what i eat. I feel more in control of what i take into my body this way (plus i just love cooking!).

  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    I found this and bookmarked it, but haven't gotten around to trying the recipe. If you do, please let me know how it goes, sounds like the answer to my prayers lol

    www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/2dasuw/you_will_never_make_oopsie_rolls_again/

    thanks for sharing, I'm going to try these out tonight
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    @auntstephie321 - Could you let us know how they turn out, please? Really hope theyre nice :)
  • DrawnToScale
    DrawnToScale Posts: 126 Member
    I came across this the other day, looks interesting:
    http://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2014/11/12/Ultimate-Keto-Buns

    This uses almond flour. I'm tempted - but my experience with making pancakes with almond flour, was that I devoured too many calories!
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    edited June 2015
    I came across this the other day, looks interesting:
    http://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2014/11/12/Ultimate-Keto-Buns

    This uses almond flour. I'm tempted - but my experience with making pancakes with almond flour, was that I devoured too many calories!


    Awesome looking recipe! Thanks Drawn. I've just ordered myself some Psyllium Husks from Amazon so i can make this - thats how good it looks to me. When they arrive i'll whip up a batch and let you know how they turn out.

    I'll bake a batch of the recipe Tallulah linked to in the morning as i have all the ingredients in for that.

    Any more recipes anyone, please do let me know. I just love to cook and im more than happy to be guinea pig! :)



  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    @CoconuttyMummy absolutely :)
  • minties82
    minties82 Posts: 907 Member
    I just use eggs to make wraps. Whisked up and thinly spread over rhe pan.

    Delicious with bacon and avocado.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    @CoconuttyMummy

    Just finished making them. They are ok. By themselves the taste isn't great but with something on it you don't really notice it. They are still kinda spongy but not as light as the oopsie roll. I didn't have a muffin top pan so I just free formed them, the shape came out fine.
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    edited June 2015
    Hey babes, thanks for letting me know. I was wondering how they'd turn out. I intended to make some this morning but ive had a hectic day and missed lunch, so i'll probably make them tomorrow i think. Im pleased you mentioned about free-forming them as i dont have a muffin-top pan either, so thats great that they hold their shape. I guess theyre worth a try - they sound better than Oopsie Rolls, but maybe we have more searching to do to find an ideal recipe.

    Do let me know if you (or any low-carbers here) bake any other bread-like goodies and what you thought of them. I'll do the same. You never know, if a few of us give some a go we might find a treasure of a recipe.
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    How about portobello caps as a bun?
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    I just found this recipe - it looks promising. I might make these tomorrow, instead:-

    http://cavemanketo.com/faux-bread-quest-holy-grail-almond-buns/
  • jumanajane
    jumanajane Posts: 438 Member
    Try pinterest...masses of low carb recipes on there for different breads...and everything else too! I have loads pinned to my boards!
  • Ashar33
    Ashar33 Posts: 17 Member
    Ashar33 wrote: »
    I made a pita bread the other day! was pretty good. I don't think it would work as your typical sandwich bread though, sorry. Made a grilled cheese with it one day, used it to dip in Mexican food the next, and then the last day I had it with butter, splenda, & cinnamon for breakfast. Very dense. Here's the recipe https://medium.com/@KetoMyPantsOff

    Hey Ashar, nice blog *bookmarked*, thanks sweetie.

    I'll sure give the Pita Breads a go. Do you think they'd taste OK made into a bacon sandwich with calorie-free pancake syrup? Its a craving i HAVE to satisfy (TOM).
    Absolutely!
  • Ashar33
    Ashar33 Posts: 17 Member
    jumanajane wrote: »
    Try pinterest...masses of low carb recipes on there for different breads...and everything else too! I have loads pinned to my boards!

    Definitely agree with going on Pinterest! I've found and adapted so many recipes from there! Like my hello kitty fat bombs!
  • Astharteea
    Astharteea Posts: 105 Member
    I don't even try to make bread but I ordered some hamburger buns from ThinSlim Foods and they are delicious!!!! They only have 1 carb (net) per bun. Also Great Low Carb Bread Company makes this rye and sour dough bread with 1 net carb per slice. I never get any side effect from eating it so I think they are safe. I only eat 1 bun a day when I have burgers or 2 slices a day when I make sandwiches, so I don't abuse it. I think you should try them and see if it works for you.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    @Astharteea thanks for sharing, I'd never even heard of those. I think i will have to order some for special occasions :)
  • Astharteea
    Astharteea Posts: 105 Member
    @auntstephie321 , noooo! They have to stay in the freezer at all times so if you only have sandwiches and burgers once a week... You are going to have the bread for a while :) Mine last for 2 months :) My husband eats regular bread, so each bread has 16 slices and the burger buns, 8 I think.
  • auntstephie321
    auntstephie321 Posts: 3,586 Member
    Astharteea wrote: »
    @auntstephie321 , noooo! They have to stay in the freezer at all times so if you only have sandwiches and burgers once a week... You are going to have the bread for a while :) Mine last for 2 months :) My husband eats regular bread, so each bread has 16 slices and the burger buns, 8 I think.

    That would last me a long time since I don't hardly eat that stuff now anyway, then I could just take out what I need each day. :)
  • professionalHobbyist
    professionalHobbyist Posts: 1,316 Member
    I like Flat Out low carb flatbread and low carb tortillas

    But a big piece of romaine makes a good burger bun or taco shell

    Jersey Mikes has an UNWhich that is a lettuce wrap sub.

    I do that

    But I also eat Eureka Seeds The Day low carb high fiber bread... It is so good I few dirty eating it!

    Ha!

  • Astharteea
    Astharteea Posts: 105 Member
    @professionalHobbyist Yes, I also had the low carb flat out and the Mission net carb wrap. I usually have chicken or tuna salad with it. But I just wanted a pastrami and corn beef sandwich with rye bread so the wraps were not cutting it. I was also getting tired of bunless burgers and those ThinSlim buns are surprisingly awesome!
  • CoconuttyMummy
    CoconuttyMummy Posts: 685 Member
    Im probably being stubborn but im determined to not buy pre-made baked goods or flour mixes, low-carb or not. I just like the feeling of my food being homemade & only using ingredients i put in it. No offense to anyone who enjoys factory made produce, but its not for me.
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