By Tanya K. / Recipes, Snack / updated on November 25, 2023
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If you’re like most of us, then you probably ate bread almost daily before starting the keto diet. Giving it up is one of our biggest complaints!
The problem is that most bread is high in carbs and contains inflammatory ingredients, such as wheat or enriched flours. What if you could find bread that is nutritious, low-carb, high-fat, and loaded with protein to make a perfect keto snack and go well with your tea and coffee?
Well, this keto collagen bread is exactly that. The collagen protein powder used in this recipe is necessary for the density as well as for revolutionizing your health.
Collagen is a type of protein that is needed for the proper functioning of the whole body. It makes up 25-35% of the protein content in your body. It supports the skin elasticity and helps us look younger.
Research shows that collagen also supports joint health and can be used to treat joint pain and disease (1). This is because collagen is located in your connective tissues and supports your skeletal structure.
According to one study, collagen supplementation can help reduce the risk of joint deterioration in high-risk groups (2). Collagen is also useful for wound healing and skin aging (3).
Collagen can be sourced from marine, chicken, or bovine sources. I recommend going with grass-fed bovine as it contains the largest concentrations of the most types of collagen (there are three types total).
I use Perfect Keto’s Collagen because it contains the best quality hydrolyzed collagen. It is paired with MCTs and gut-healthy acacia fiber, which makes this bread super ketogenic.
I use coconut flour as the base of this bread, along with collagen. Coconut milk is used to help with the consistency since coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture.
Finally, you can garnish your bread with sesame seeds, nuts, or coconut flakes.
If you like it chocolatey, you can add unsweetened cocoa powder or chocolate chips in.
How to Make Low Carb Protein Bread Using Collagen Peptides
Preheat the oven to 325 F.
Combine coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and collagen powder in a bowl. I used this Unflavored Perfect Keto’s Collagen.
In another small bowl, whisk egg yolks, coconut milk, and melted coconut oil together.
In another bowl, beat egg whites until it forms peaks.
Pour the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture. Mix well then fold in the collagen-coconut flour mixture. Mix again until incorporated but don’t overmix.
The minimum effective dose of collagen is 10 grams per day. One scoop of your Perfect Keto Collagen Protein powder contains 17 grams, which will provide all of the benefits listed above plus a bonus boost. If you take a minimum of 10 grams of collagen every day, your body will begin to see the benefits.
Collagen is an amazing protein to include in a ketogenic diet. Collagen is the body's most abundant protein found in the skin, bones and cartilage. People following a keto diet will usually opt to include the skin, bones and cartilage in their meat sources, and they often drink bone broth – a rich source of collagen.
What is keto bread made of? Keto bread is a low carb bread that doesn't contain the heavy wholewheat and wholegrains that make traditional bread so carby. Instead, you'll find ingredients that are low in carbohydrates, such as almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, cream cheese and eggs.
When added carefully, keto bread can be incorporated into a ketogenic diet. Typically low calorie — one popular brand, Franz Keto, contains only 40 calories a slice per its white bread — keto bread is also typically lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein and fiber than other breads.
There are no official guidelines as to how much collagen should be taken per day. Generally, for improved skin and hair health, 2.5-10 grams of collagen peptides can be taken orally for 8-12 weeks daily. For arthritis, 10 grams of collagen peptides can be taken daily in 1-2 divided doses for about 5 months.
Reported side effects have affected a relatively small number of people and have typically been related to the digestive system. Collagen is a protein, after all, and your body has to work to break it down. Some have reported experiencing indigestion, bloating, and gas after taking too much collagen.
Naturally free from carbohydrates, collagen supplements, whether powders, capsules, or drinks, seamlessly fit into a keto regimen. This means that while you're nourishing your body with high-quality protein, you're not adding any hidden carbs that could disrupt your state of ketosis.
Crackers, cookies, cereal, pasta, bread and baked goods contain sugar and chemicals that are damaging to collagen molecules, thereby diminishing the quality of the tissue, and can erode the quantity of your collagen as well.
There is no data to show that collagen supplements will increase insulin levels overtime. In fact, many studies have shown the opposite to be true: overtime collagen supplementation may help increase insulin sensitivity, and improve the body's insulin response to food.
It is made by replacing traditional wheat flour with low-carbohydrate sources and other functional ingredients already used in gluten-free baking (e.g. hydrocolloids and eggs).
Keto Net Carb Diet. On the ketogenic diet, the "net carb" is the amount of carbs in a food minus the fiber and sugar alcohol. Fiber and sugar alcohol are subtracted because the body does not fully absorb them. The keto net carb diet limits daily carbohydrate consumption to 20-50 grams to induce ketosis.
Most ketogenic diet guidelines recommend limiting your total carbohydrate intake to 15-30 grams or 5%-10% of your total calorie intake a day. Eating more than 50 grams of carbs may disrupt ketosis. With keto diets, however, carb restrictions vary from person to person.
Ezekiel bread is a high-carb food. People with diabetes and those trying to lose weight should only eat it in small amounts. Ezekiel bread is not consistent with a keto diet. Although Ezekiel bread is technically flourless, it is not a gluten-free product.
How Much Collagen Should I Take? Research has shown that adults can safely consume between 2.5 and 15 grams of collagen a day. Read the label on your supplement to see how much it contains. Many people take 1-2 tablespoons of collagen powder per day.
Directions: Mix 2 scoops (20g) into your favourite hot/cold beverage or food daily and mix thoroughly. Helpful Tip: Try to keep all cold beverages to room temperature (Collagen Peptides may clump in very cold water).
Most generally healthy people should easily be able to tolerate 20 grams of collagen daily with no side effects. However, it's better to evaluate whether or not you would benefit from a dose this high. Most experts recommend a collagen intake ranging from 2-15 grams daily.
How much collagen to supplement daily? Supplement approximately 2,500 to 15,000 mg collagen hydrolysate per day (2.5-15 g). These doses have been studied, and research suggests, that they can produce good results for skin, hair, nails and joints.
Introduction: My name is Aron Pacocha, I am a happy, tasty, innocent, proud, talented, courageous, magnificent person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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