Bread is often made from refined wheat, which is high in carbohydrates (carbs).
Some persons on a low-carb or keto diet may choose Ezekiel bread, cloud bread, eggplant disks, and other options.
People who skip bread, for example, as part of a low-carb or ketogenic (keto) diet, frequently question what they may substitute it with.
Many inventive bread substitutes are now available.
Some are more difficult to prepare than others but have a more bread-like texture.
Gluten-free bread choices abound for those who are sensitive to gluten.
Bread substitutes allow consumers to continue eating some of their favorite meals, making sticking to a diet more easy.
Sandwich bread alternatives
Bread substitutes suited for creating sandwiches include:
1. Ezekiel bread
Ezekiel bread is a nutritious bread named after a Bible text that details an old bread-making procedure.
Ezekiel bread is made using organic grains and legumes such as:
- wheat
- barley
- spelt
- millet
- lentils
- soybeans
These are entire, undamaged grains.
Other components in Ezekiel bread include sorghum and sesame.
Before the flour-milling process, the grains in Ezekiel bread are allowed to sprout.
The theory is that sprouting enhances the availability of nutrients in bread while decreasing the influence of carbs on blood sugar.
One slice of this bread includes 15 grams (g) of carbohydrate, making it suitable for a low-carb diet.
However, because Ezekiel bread contains grains like wheat and barley, it is not suited for persons with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
2. Cloud bread
Cloud bread, also known as oopsie bread, is a favorite of low-carb and keto dieters.
Cloud bread is a high-protein alternative to normal bread that works well as a sandwich basis or English muffin substitute.
There are several recipes for cloud bread, but here is a basic variation.
Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 3 ounces (oz) cream cheese
- one-eighth of a teaspoon (tsp) sea salt
Recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper that has been gently oiled.
- Separate the egg whites and yolks.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff, frothy mounds form.
- Combine the egg yolks, cream cheese, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the egg whites into the second bowl, taking careful not to deflate them.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is brown, in bun-sized dollops on a baking sheet.
Cloud bread is a flexible, easy-to-make alternative to bread that many individuals on low-carb diets consume on a daily basis.
3. Eggplant disks
Eggplant is a more easy substitute for sandwich bread.
People can chop the big end of an eggplant into 1-inch thick disks, season them, and then grill or bake them. These disks, after cooled, can be used as the foundation for a burger.
Cut the eggplant lengthwise to make a bigger slice for a deli-style sandwich.
