90-Second Keto Microwave Bread

About This Recipe

If mornings feel rushed and you still crave a real slice of bread with your coffee, this 90-Second Keto Microwave Bread is about to change your breakfast routine. It’s light, buttery, and warm — the kind of thing that feels almost too good to be true when you realize it’s low carb and done in less time than it takes to fry an egg.

Most keto bread recipes take time and patience: baking, measuring, separating eggs, waiting for the oven to heat up. This one? You mix a few ingredients in a mug, pop it in the microwave, and less than two minutes later you’ve got a soft, golden mini-loaf that’s ready to slice, toast, and slather in butter. It’s ridiculously easy and surprisingly satisfying — especially when your mornings are chaotic and your patience nonexistent.

What makes this recipe work so well is the balance of almond flour, egg, and butter. The almond flour gives structure, the egg binds, and the butter gives that rich bakery flavor. It’s grain-free, gluten-free, and so adaptable that you can turn it into sweet, savory, or neutral bread depending on your mood. Want a slightly sweeter version? Add a touch of erythritol and vanilla. Prefer something more like an English muffin? Mix in a pinch of salt and toast it until crisp.

Across keto communities, “90-second bread” has become a morning staple because it fills the void of what most people miss the most on keto: bread that actually feels like bread. This version is soft enough for sandwiches but dense enough to toast beautifully. And because it’s microwave-based, there’s no guesswork — it comes out perfectly cooked every time.

This isn’t just a convenient recipe — it’s the kind that saves you from giving up keto on those mornings when cereal or toast feels too tempting. It’s real comfort food, reimagined for speed and simplicity.


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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in just 90 seconds

  • Low carb, gluten-free, and grain-free

  • Perfect for breakfast sandwiches or toast

  • Easy to customize with herbs or cheese

Servings: 1 portion (makes 2–3 slices)


Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp almond flour

  • 1 tbsp melted butter

  • 1 egg

  • ¼ tsp baking powder

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: 1 tsp cream cheese or shredded cheese for texture


Instructions

  • Mix ingredients: Combine almond flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, and egg in a microwave-safe mug or ramekin. Stir until smooth.

  • Microwave: Cook for 90 seconds on high power. The bread will puff up, then settle as it cools.

  • Remove: Let cool for 30 seconds, then loosen edges with a knife and pop it out.

  • Slice & toast: Cut in half and toast until golden for best flavor.

  • Serve: Spread butter or cream cheese on top and enjoy warm.


Nutrition

(per serving)

  • Calories: 320

  • Fat: 28 g

  • Protein: 12 g

  • Net Carbs: 4 g


FAQ

Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Yes — use 1 tbsp coconut flour instead of 3 tbsp almond flour, and add 1 tsp extra butter.

Can I make it dairy-free?
Replace butter with coconut oil or ghee.

What’s the best way to toast it?
A pan or toaster works best; it crisps perfectly on both sides.

Can I store it?
Yes. Keep in fridge up to 3 days or freeze for longer.


Variations & Substitutions

  • Add shredded cheese and herbs for a savory version.

  • Mix in cinnamon and erythritol for a breakfast “sweet bread.”

  • Make it in a square container for sandwich-style slices.

  • Use it as a base for avocado toast or keto eggs benedict.


Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with butter and a sprinkle of sea salt.
    Perfect alongside your morning coffee or topped with avocado, bacon, or a fried egg.


Recipe Card

90-Second Keto Microwave Bread

A quick, single-serve breakfast “bread” made with almond flour and egg in the microwave — round, low-carb, and ready in under two minutes.

Yield: 1 serving (2–3 slices)   |   Prep Time:   |   Cook Time:   |   Total Time:

90-Second Keto Microwave Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp almond flour
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix melted butter (or oil) with almond flour, egg and baking powder in a microwave-safe ramekin.
  2. Microwave on high for about 90 seconds, or until set on top.
  3. Let it cool briefly, then slice in half to make 2–3 pieces.
  4. Toast or warm if desired, then serve immediately.
  5. Enjoy as a quick breakfast with toppings of your choice (optional).

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Net Carbs: 4 g

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Final Thoughts

This little mug bread is the kind of recipe that keeps keto sustainable. No effort, no mess, no waiting — just real, fluffy bread that you can make before your coffee even finishes brewing.

It’s the best kind of breakfast: quick, comforting, and guilt-free. Toast it, butter it, and enjoy a slice of normalcy — keto-style. ☕🍞💛


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