Flaxseed Bread Loaf

I adapted this recipe from  http://www.blogilates.com/blog/2011/03/09/no-carb-bread/.   If you want a bread that is very low in carbs and gluten free, then this is the loaf for you since flaxseed is low in carbs and also has a high omega 3 fatty acid content (33 times higher than wheat germ).   The fibre content is high too.  The joy of flax!  It tastes like a wholewheat loaf and I love it toasted, slathered in butter.   I usually toast this under the oven grill rather than in the toaster because it makes a moist loaf and is a challenge to get out of toaster!

This is very low in carbs (about 1 net carb per slice) and is also gluten free.   A great way to enjoy flaxseed in your diet.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups golden ground flax seed
5 eggs separated
5 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 tblspn apple cider vinegar

METHOD

• Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
• Whisk the egg whites until stiff.
• In another bowl, blend the flax seed, baking powder, salt and oil.
• Add the eggs, water and apple cider vinegar.
• Gently fold the egg whites into the flaxseed mixture.
• Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes until firm and golden.
• Eat and enjoy!

Serves 10/12 slices