This Squeaky Clean Keto Bread is a modified version of my famous Keto HOP bread. Already dairy free, this SCK version is also nut free and fully compliant with Whole 30 and Squeaky Clean Keto guidelines!
If you’re already familiar with Squeaky Clean Keto, then you know that this SCK friendly bread recipe is a game changer!
If this Squeaky Clean Keto Bread recipe is the first time you’re hearing the term Squeaky Clean Keto – you can check out my free program and meal plans, and read about the amazing results people are having in this post.
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This Squeaky Clean Keto Bread is similar to my wildly popular Keto HOP Bread, which is made with hearts of palm. To make this version SCK compliant, I replaced the almond flour with homemade sunflower seed flour.
To make homemade sunflower seed flower, simply pulse cold sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup at a time in a coffee grinder or small blender for about 10 seconds, until a powder is formed. Then sift out any chunks and it’s ready to use. Careful not to over-blend or it will be sunflower butter.
Because sunflower seeds have a distinctive nutty flavor that is much more pronounced than neutral almond flour, I also added hemp seeds, which lightened the bread, added a little texture, and enhanced the flavor of the sunflower seeds. These changes give this Squeaky Clean Keto Bread a traditional multigrain bread flavor and feel that reminds me of the bread my mom used to buy for us at the health food store when I was a kid.
Honestly, I like this version as much, or possibly a shade more, than the original keto HOP bread. If you’ve tried the HOP bread and were put off by the slight tang of the hearts of palm, then you’ll love this SCK bread because the seeds fully mask that and make it undetectable.
Similarly to the original keto HOP loaf, this bread is shaped by hand and doesn’t rise a lot during baking. This results in a smaller slice, but because the bread is so filling, this actually makes a perfectly satisfying keto sandwich that is just enough in my opinion.
I baked this SCK bread loaf 10 minutes longer than the original keto HOP bread, to ensure that it would cook through with the denser flour. It worked great. I’m only mentioning it so you won’t be confused if you’ve already made the HOP bread and noticed the difference in timing.
I just finished week one of this round of the 30 day Squeaky Clean Keto Challenge and this bread has been a life saver.
I’m excited to finally be able to share it with the rest of you “Squeakers,” please let me know how it goes in the comments!
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Squeaky Clean Keto Bread
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 32 slices (1/4 inch thick) 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
This Squeaky Clean Keto Bread is a variation of my popular Keto HOP bread. It is nut free, dairy free, grain free, low carb, and has a “nutty” flavor similar to that of a classic multigrain bread.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) can of hearts of palm, well drained
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 cups sunflower seed flour (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds (or hearts, same thing)
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- 3 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
- 4 teaspoons baking powder (the fresher the better)
- 1/2 teaspoons himalayan salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a 9.5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the hearts of palm, eggs, olive oil, and water in a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a mixing bowl.
- Add the sunflour seed flour, hemp hearts, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder and salt. Mix with a dough hook on low to medium for 1 to 2 minutes or until a dough is formed. If you don’t have a mixer, mix by hand with a sturdy spoon for several minutes, then knead by hand for a minute or two, until you have well blended and uniform looking dough.
- Form into a loaf about 8 inches long by 3 inches wide and 3 inches high, and place in the parchment-lined loaf pan. Garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired.
- Bake for 80 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread has risen by about 1 inch.
- Remove from the oven and carefully lift the loaf out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper.
- Place the loaf (without the parchment paper) on a wire rack too cool. This will keep it from getting soggy on the bottom, and will allow any moisture to evaporate as steam.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Store the bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
Approximate net carbs per 2 slices = 2g
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Keto Bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 149
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
Keywords: Keto Bread, squeaky Clean Keto Bread, SCK bread
Connie says
Mellissa, I do not have a stand mixer, but I do have a food processor with a dough blade, would it work for this recipe?? Cannot wait to try this with all the great reviews
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Sorry I didn’t get this message sooner but yes, you can do it with the dough blade in the food processor!
peasmom says
Hi. In my country I cannot find HOP in cans but have fresh ones readily available. Do you have iidea on whether i should parboil it first before using?
Lynn B. says
Hi Mellissa,
Just finished 30 day SCKC. Down 10 lbs. Used meal plan in your book. All the recipes I made were absolutely delicious. I do have to use less salt since too much aggravates my restless leg syndrome. Just made this bread and I had the biggest grin eating the heel with butter. Thanks for all that you do.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Congrats on completing the SCKC Lynn and I’m so happy this bread made you smile – it’s still one of my favorites! Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment!
Stacey says
I didn’t have psyllium husk powder and subbed ground flax seed using the exact measurement. Everything else I did according to the instructions and it was very wet. Before baking, I added another Tbsp of ground flax and a teaspoon of chia and let it sit for 10 min. It became dry enough to form into a round but was still very wet. Baked it for 90 min. It came out with a beautiful crust but the center is still so wet. Baking it now at 200 for at least 20-30 min. I easily could have gone with a full cup and f coconut flour. The flavor is spot on – good enough I want to keep tweaking.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Flax seed will not give you the same result – it is much oilier and without the same structure. That’s why it didn’t turn out. Rather than risk tweaking and experimenting further, I recommend just trying the recipe as written.
Donna says
I was concerned about this bread while I was mixing everything together and kneading as the wet mix was very dense. But, what a wonderful surprise how nicely it baked up and I do love the denseness and heartiness of the bread. I did form it in a loaf and baked it free-form and it held it’s shape. This bread is moist and has a wonderful earthy flavor. Even my husband approved. I definately recommend this bread recipe. Thanks you.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Really glad that it turned out well for you Donna – thanks for taking the time to rate and comment!
Lana says
Hi,
I have not seen hearts of palm in South African shops (perhaps someone can inform me where to find this in our country’s shops; I don’t even know where (in which aisle) to look for it…
Any substitutes for it? Any suggestions?
Regards
Jodi W says
Sounds great! Will have to try it.
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Victoria Dunlap says
This recipe looks like one we’d like. It’s nice to find a bread recipe that’s low in carbs and nut free.
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jb says
This recipe is a game changer. It makes regular keto and SQKC so much easier; you don’t feel deprived. I Iove it.
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Rose Holloway says
Absolutely love this bread.
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Jaime says
I love hearts of palm. At first glance, you wouldn’t think it would be a good ingredient for bread, but after trying out this recipe, I was totally sold! In fact, my whole family loved it. We keep this in our regular rotation. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
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Beth says
I had missed bread….this hits the spot
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Kim says
Can’t wait to try. So excited to try somethign without the nuts!
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Destiny Lauritsen says
Wow– this recipe is amazing! It’s the first gluten-free, no-xanthum-gum bread I’ve tried that actually has a truly bread-y texture; I love that it doesn’t fall apart in crumbles as you cut it! Great flavor, too!
I do have a question, though– do you have any idea what might cause the loaf to turn green while baking? I saw another comment that reported a purple tinge but mine turned moss-green on the top and bottom. Still tasted great and green is a much easier color to consume than, say, blue… but just curious if anyone else has noticed this phenomenon and what might be causing it?
Thanks for a wonderful recipe! So excited to have a real sandwich for the first time in years! ^_^
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Mellissa Sevigny says
It might have been a reaction to the sunflower flour you used maybe? If it was super green I thought I read somewhere that it was from using baking soda rather than baking powder and that it will cause a reaction. Otherwise I have no idea but I’m glad it still tasted ok!
Ashley says
This was so tasty and satisfying! I opened the oven midway through because our oven temp tends to be a little off, which might have affected the rise a bit, but it still hit the mark. So often, keto bread is eggy on one end of the spectrum and like styrofoam on the other. This was neither, and I like it more than a lot of grain-based breads. It was so easy to make, too!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Thrilled to hear this Ashley, thanks for taking the time to rate and comment on the recipe!
Alina says
Would “Natural Heaven Hearts of Palm Creamy Mash” work in this recipe?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Never heard of it and not sure of the ingredients. Your best bet is to get regular hearts of palm and blend it yourself per the recipe. But if it’s all you can get and you try it, let us know how it turns out.
Alejandra says
Hi! Any ideas how I can replace the sunflower seed flour? I am highly allergic. As in “carry an epi pen in my purse” allergic. And I’m gosling squeaky. Worse case scenario I’ll replace with almond flour but I wanted to stick to squeaky as much as possible. Any ideas?
Ellen says
I have seen some rcipes use sesame seed flour. Likely just grind it up yourself.
Julie says
You can sub an equal weight of pumpkin seed flour for the sunflour. It will still turn out great.
Marian Moreno-Nava says
I haven’t made this yet, but I will be in the future! I’m curious to know if this recipe can be adapted to make in a bread maker instead of a traditional oven?
Mellissa Sevigny says
I haven’t used a bread maker since the 90’s and I’m not sure how it would go. I don’t have one to test it out in but if you try it please do let us know the results!
Christy Kirkland says
I used this recipe for stuffing at Thanksgiving. It was a hit!
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Christy Kirkland says
I have used this recipe for so many things. I keep finding jewels here! Your recipes are great! I’ve followed you for years.
Anne says
Good recipe. Thanks
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Cindy says
Waiting to give it a try.
Sherry R Farrington says
I made the HOP bread again a couple days ago! Love it grilled with olive oil! Mmm!
Vicki Perfetti says
Can’t wait to try this!!
Joyce says
Looks great will try soon
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Jasmin Reeves says
Love it! Better than the original what was already great, to come up with the idea to choose palm hearts as one of the ingredients, very refreshing. Great suggestions with the extended baking time.
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Rosalinda says
Loved it ….. will make again and again.
Jake Jarvis says
I like this better than the original HOP
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Lib says
Even better than the original!
…thank you!
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Laura says
This recipe has SAVEDDDDD me while doing squeaky so many times! A couple ways I’ve used it to satiate my cravings is a “pbj”—with sunbutter of course, because well…squeaky ;). Also used it for French toast topped with homemade coconut whip and berries (sooo good).
One issue I have had is that of the three times I’ve made it my bread is a little wet on the inside—am I doing something wrong or is that normal? Thought it may be the hearts of palm so this last time I tried drying them on paper towels before blending, but no luck. Suggestions for improving?
Lastly, anyone tried making this into muffins? I’m curious if they would worth with a little cinnamon and or berries or 100% chocolate. Need to figure out the wet bread issue first before experimenting though.
Thanks!!!
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Marcy says
I am in Love with this recipe. It is so good. I’ve made it then sliced it very thin, cut it in half and then put it in the oven on 200 degrees to dry it out. Made toast crackers for dipping or appetizer squares. They are lovely with Kite Hill chive cream cheese, with a slice of smoked salmon. (I’m dairy free).
I just put a loaf in the oven with Rye extract and Caraway seeds. Will toast in the oven for crackers and try them with Spinach artichoke dip.
This is so quick and easy. Love the taste and it’s so satisfying.
Thank you soooo much.
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Gwen says
Any substitute for psyllium husk powder. I would love to try this but I don’t have psyllium husk powder.
Thank you
Gjeanieg says
10 stars! I started squeaky on January 1, and this bread has made me very, very happy! Thank you again, Mellissa, for another outstanding recipe! I made the sunflower seed flour in my Nutribullet with the seed blade. Didn’t even need to sift it! With that done, the rest of the dough came together very easily.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Awesome to hear it!
Robin says
Can you leave out psylium ? Every time I have used it, my bread was purple
Mellissa Sevigny says
The psyllium is necessary to the bread texture, but some brands do turn purple when baked. Try Anthony’s or Healthworks brand which have both proven to not turn purple.
Tina says
Would subbing pumpkin seeds for sunflower seeds work? Love all of your recipes by the way!
Mellissa Sevigny says
I don’t think it would work the same unfortunately. If you try it let us know how it turns out.
Alethea says
I started mixing ingredients for the recipe thinking I had sun-flour, but turns out I didn’t. I subbed in pumkin seeds and it is good! It was my first time making it so I cannot compare to the sun-flour version. I’m excited to try that when my sunflower seeds arrive. For now, I’m very very happy to be able to have my eggs on toast!
Kat Shuster says
Mellissa, I’m so excited to try this recipe and so far (just put in oven) it looks super awesome! I don’t have a problem with anything keto or cutting out anything keto except bread…..I have tried other recipes, some agreeable to me, some not so but most take cheese. The only thing I did differently (I like your recipes just the way they are). I didn’t have pumpkin seeds. I have a grandson and son in law that will eat any seed or nut they find on my counter. I found pine nuts I bought for pesto. Are they Squeaky, or considered “tree nuts”? Thank you for all the recipes and tips that you share and the cookbooks you create!
Kat
Mellissa Sevigny says
Because they are used so sparingly, I would consider them in the seed category for the purpose of this challenge.
Kat says
This bread turned out beautifully. I may have needed to cook just a few extra minutes but overall it is a delicious change of pace from all the “cheesy”, “eggy” and “almond flour” breads I have tried. It was funny. My daughter tried a bite while it was still warm and instantly recognized sunflower seeds. I don’t know that I would have. Thanks again, Mellissa.
Kat
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Sharon says
Ok, 2 questions.
Approximately how many ounces of sunflower seeds make 2 cups of flour?
Also, are the sunflower seeds raw, salted, or unsalted?
Thank you, looking forward to making this bread.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I don’t know the weight measurement but you’re looking for raw unsalted sunflower seeds for this.
Trena says
I made this y’day & it’s quite good. Next time I will leave it in the oven longer as when I sliced it, although it was solid, it felt doughy?? I was impatient, my own fault. Warm bread with butter…I was in heaven. It was all I ate for dinner. I can hardly wait to try with the Shrimp Stew as I’m a fan of dipping!!
Melissa, I just need you to know that I use your Squeaky cookbook religiously, even when not purposely being squeaky. We have similar taste profiles with the numerous curries, etc. and I have emptied my cookbook shelf from other authors where I only use one or two recipes out of the entire book. Thank you very much for my new go-to
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Trena, that really means a lot to me!!!!
Carol says
Would flax egg work in this recipe instead of egg? I’m allergic.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I really couldn’t say without experimenting – let us know how it goes!
Dominique says
Just made it. It is delicious. Did not have hemp so I left it out. It really tastes like my favorite multigrain bread. And the smell in the house! Exquisite! Thanks so much for this recipe!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
So happy to hear it! Thanks for letting us know it turned out well!
Gloria L. says
Woo Hoo Dominique! Thank you for letting us know the recipe works without hemp seeds. I can’t stand the flavor of hemp seeds and decided to read the comments before posting my question. Mellissa is one of the BEST keto recipe creators and has been for years. One or only 2 I subscribe to. Thanks again for the tip.
Chris says
I made this bread yesterday and I am in love!! Wonderful flavor and texture and my husband even loved it!! So excited to have healthy bread on my SCKC!
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Tere says
This is such a delicious bread. However, I cannot figure out how you got 32, 1/4” slices. I’m like a dozen slices short, and if I’d sliced it any thinner, it would have fallen apart. Loaf length was about 7.5 inches, so, I’m confused. The bread is wonderful, though, Mellissa!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
The math works for an 8 inch loaf, but if you get a different number of slices than I did just multiply all the nutrition info by 32 and then divide by the number of slices you actually got out of your loaf for an accurate number per slice.
Caren says
OMG! I eat keto OMAD and generally eat a big salad with some tiny side. Can you say croutons?!? I am so excited. A little texture and crunch to top my salad that is truly decadent, Thank you!!
PS – will also try it other ways but the croutons are truly amazing.
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Wendy says
What can I substiutute for hearts of palm – they are difficult to find here in Africa? Thanks so much, Wendy xx
Mellissa Sevigny says
The hearts of palm are integral to the recipe I’m afraid. Someone attempted it with canned artichoke hearts and said it worked ok, but I haven’t tried it myself.
Talei Duerks says
So, ya, I have made it with the artichokes cuz Hearts of palms are almost twice the price where I live. Also artichokes have less carbs and a higher fiber count. Okay, the taste. Yes it has a tad more tang, but its bread! Keto bread! maybe add some hemp hearts, or some sunflower seed flour. But, bottom line its an excellent recipe and i will be modifing it for ages to come. thanks so much Mellissa for an innovative recipe.
Cheryl Orian says
Is there anything I can substitute for the heart of palm? It is not available here and this looks like a great bread that is nut free.
Mellissa Sevigny says
The hearts of palm are integral to the recipe I’m afraid. Someone attempted it with canned artichoke hearts and said it worked ok, but I haven’t tried it myself.
Robyn says
Tried the recipe and I love it! I’ve been looking for a loaf or bread to accompany squeaky clean soup. I found this to be a dense bread/loaf (which is exactly what I like) and has a lovely sunflower aftertaste. I used my magic bullet to blend the first ingredients together. Melissa, your recipes never let me down. Thank you so much for creating a squeaky clean bread/loaf!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
So happy to hear it Robyn!
Rosemary says
Recipe looks really good but what can I use instead of the hemp seeds please?
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Mellissa Sevigny says
You can try ground flax seed but I can’t guarantee the results. It will affect both the flavor and texture.
Glo Latta says
Since the hemp seeds are added whole (and I don’t like that flavor), any reason I can’t substitute some chopped pecans or other nut? I’ll rate and report back after I make it later this week.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Nuts aren’t approved on squeaky Clean Keto, but if you aren’t on the plan and want to add them that’s fine. The hemp seeds are very tiny so it’s not going to be the same as nuts tho.
JOELLE DUNKLIN says
Did you try this in a roll form? I haven’t made it yet but was wondering if it would work? Love your recipes!!