Sugar Free, 3 Ingredient Low Calorie Bread Recipe
Squishy, chewy, hearty, and delicious! This low calorie bread recipe is low in calories, low in sugar, and easy to make.
Jump to RecipeOk- there is technically 4 ingredients, but do you really count water? LOL For each slice of this low calorie bread, the calories and macros are 80 calories, 17 g carbs, 2 grams protein, zero grams fat, and 2 WW PP.
Why you should make this low calorie bread recipe
Well, it’s no secret, I love bread. My first low calorie bread article was all about bread buying options at the store. You can see my favorite store bought low calorie bread list here.
But a girls gotta have her homemade, chewy, hot homemade bread too! This bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, and just eating straight off the loaf.
Plus, it’s so incredibly easy! You’ll be shocked at how simple it is.
And, it only takes 15-20 minutes to cook. Which is awesome. The thing that takes the longest is waiting for it to rise.
Commonly asked questions I get about bread
- Can you eat bread and lose weight? YES! I am proof. Calories count, so if you don’t go over calories, you can eat bread.
- Isn’t white flour bad for you? If that’s the only carbs in your diet, than I think it is. White flour isn’t the healthiest thing. But, in moderation, a slice of bread isn’t going to be harmful. I generally try to get your carbs from potatoes, rice and fruit!
- What if I can’t control myself around warm homemade bread? Yeah, me too. You’ll have to choose for yourself how often you can handle the temptation. I usually make homemade bread on Sunday’s for a big family dinner, but I serve it to my family, and hope it’s gone before Monday morning.
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3 Ingredient Low Calorie Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon rapid rise yeast
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Stir until well incorporated, and then use your hands to mix it till no flour remains.
- Cover with a towel and let rise until double in size. (about 1 hour)
- Spray a 10 inch bread pan with cooking spray. Put dough in bread pan and let rise for 1 more hour.
- Bake in oven at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice in 1/2 inch slices if you want the calories and macros to match mine.
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How much does each serving size weigh, please? And how many calories are there in 100gr? This would be very helpful for comparisons š Thanks!!
You can estimate it’s 2 calories per gram by weight of bread.So, a slice of bread that weighs 100 grams would be 200 calories.I aim for slices around 40 grams (which is what classic commercial bread weighs)
Can you make this using gluten free flour?
I don’t think gluten free flour would work for this bread.
can you pre make this?
Yes! This bread is good for several days!
Sorry! That means 1/3 fat cream cheese. There’s regular cream cheese, 1/3 fat cream cheese, and fat free cream cheese.
Here’s an example https://www.creamcheese.com/product/00021000000289/philadelphia-1/3-less-fat-cream-cheese
Would this work in a bread machine?
I’m sorry Christen, I don’t have a bread machine, so I don’t know!
For step 3, when the bread is rising the second time in the pan, do I cover it with a towel?
Yes- the second rise is in the bread pan
Could one add italien herbs or something to add depth?
YES! That would be so yummy! I also like adding asiago cheese or parmesan cheese.
Hi! I would like to try this recipe. May I know how hot should the hot water be? Do I need to dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water first or just mix everything all together at one go? Thank you!
Nope! Just lukewarm water, and mix it altogether. No need to separate the yeast from the flour before mixing!
hi! may i know the serving size in grams? and if the flour can be replaced with coconut flour? thanks!
I can’t remember the serving size in grams. I’m guessing it’s close to 30 grams per slice, but I’d have to weight the whole loaf again to be sure. So sorry!
But also, cococnut flour wouldn’t work.
Iāve never made bread before but I was tired of all the unnecessary ingredients in store bought bread so I tried this out since it seemed easy enough for my first time and holy cow my entire family loves it more then store bought bread. My husband who isnāt a huge bread person literally starts drooling when he take a bite š I bought some whole wheat flour today so tomorrow Iām going to try it with that.
I do know whole wheat can be a little heavier so should I use the same amount as with the normal bleached flour?
I’m so glad!!! I would start with the same amount, but I haven’t made it with whole wheat flour. Let me know how it goes!
Tried it with whole wheat flour and they came out amazing. They are definitely denser and heavier but it still came out sooo good!!!
Nice! thanks for getting back to me!!
Easy recipe that makes wonderful bread. Thank you!
Thank you!
Would this recipe work with almonds flour?
It would not work with almond flour.
Sorry!!
Can you freeze the dough for later use?
I actually have never Frozen it, If you try it, let me know how it goes!
I made this. It is delicious
I made this. It is delicious.
Is this Really 20 slices per loaf ?
Yes, but that’s not abnormal. In a 10 inch pan, each slices is 1/2 inch. Plenty for a slice.
what is the main difference in using rapid rise versus instant yeast
The Rapid rise yeast has just been more “fool-proof’ for me. From what I’ve read, it dissolves more quickly, so it works faster. I’ve used instant yeast once (although it was probably expired), that I didn’t get a good rise out of, so I prefer to use Rapid rise now.
can you give the cup measurements in grams? like you say 3 1/2 cups of flour. what is that in grams please?
About 425 grams!
can i use whole wheat all purpose flour instead?
yes! whole wheat flour will work.
Hello – how many ounces in one slice?
I honestly thought I wrote down the weight of each slice, and now I can’t find it. If it helps, the FULL loaf is 1600 calories. So, if you slice it up, you can divide 1600 calories by the number of slices you get.
I’m so thrilled to make my first homemade bread. Thanks for this recipe.:)