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    The Best Paleo Bread Recipe (nut free)

    Modified: Apr 20, 2025 • Published: May 6, 2021 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 24 Comments

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    This is the best paleo bread recipe. It's gluten-free, dairy-free and nut free and still tastes like real bread. It's made without almond four and instead uses cassava flour, coconut flour, and flax seeds to give it the perfect texture.

    A loaf of paleo bread that has been cut in half and placed on a baking rack.

    I love making paleo baked goods like paleo chocolate chip banana bread, paleo chocolate chip zucchini bread and paleo carrot cake banana bread and today I am sharing my all time favourite paleo bread recipe.

    Table of Contents
    • Why you'll love this recipe: 
    • Ingredients and substitutions: 
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make paleo bread: 
    • Top tips:
    • Serving ideas:
    • Paleo bread FAQs:
    • Other paleo baked goods you will love: 
    • Recipe

    Why you'll love this recipe: 

    • It tastes amazing! You would never know this is a grain free bread recipe. It's soft on the inside and firm on the outside and has the perfect texture.
    • This paleo bread is really quick and easy to make. Plus you don't need a bread maker to maker this bread!
    • Besides being paleo, this bread is also gluten-free, grain free, nut free, refined sugar free, and dairy-free just like my paleo bagels and gluten-free yogurt biscuits. It's also made without almond flour.
    • It's so versatile and can be eaten plain, topped with butter or jam, made into toast, made into croutons or paleo stuffing, or used for sandwiches. 
    • It's cheaper to make your own paleo bread rather than buying store bought versions or pre-made versions so it's a great way to save money on groceries.

    Ingredients and substitutions: 

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

    Jump to the Recipe Card.
    • Cassava flour - I don't recommend swapping this for any other flours. Note that cassava flour and tapioca flour are not the same thing so don't try and use tapioca flour for this bread recipe. 
    • Ground flax seeds - to help give this paleo bread the perfect texture. Don't try swapping this for any other ingredient.
    • Coconut flour - helps give this bread that nice firm crust.
    • Eggs - these are a must to help this bread rise. Cassava flour bakes best with eggs. Do not try using any egg replacers for this recipe. 
    • Coconut milk - to help add moisture and some natural sweetness to this bread. Don't worry, the bread doesn't taste like coconut. I recommend using full fat coconut milk for the best taste and texture. If you don’t have coconut milk use another dairy-free milk such as almond milk or cashew milk instead.
    • Coconut oil - this helps give this paleo bread the perfect firm crust. I have not tried any other oils in this recipe and wouldn't recommend swapping this out. 
    • Maple syrup - just a little is used to give this bread a hint of sweetness while keeping it refined sugar free. You could also use honey to naturally sweeten this bread.
    • Apple cider vinegar - this reacts with the baking soda to help the bread rise when it bakes. You could use lemon juice instead. 

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • This paleo bread freezes really well so feel free to make a double batch and freeze one loaf for later.
    • This bread can also be made in a bread maker if you would rather use one.

    How to make paleo bread: 

    A mixing bowl with flour in it.
    1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and add the dry ingredients to the bowl of your standing mixer.
    A bowl of mixed batter with a spoon in it.
    1. Step 2: Add the wet ingredients to the bowl and mix well until you have a smooth dough. 
    A loaf pan lined with parchment paper with bread batter in it.
    1. Step 3: Line a bread pan with parchment paper and transfer the batter to the loaf pan and spread it evenly.
    A loaf of bread with half of it cut into pieces.
    1. Step 4: Bake the bread for ~45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean. Let it cool completely and then cut it into pieces and enjoy!

    Top tips:

    • I don’t recommend trying to substitute the eggs in this paleo bread recipe. Cassava flour bakes much better with eggs than without.
    • I recommend using room temperature eggs rather than cold eggs for best results.
    • Don’t use low fat coconut milk - low fat milk is too watery and the bread won’t cook the same.
    • Do not try swapping the flours in this paleo bread recipe - it won't turn out!
    • Let the bread cool completely before cutting it into slices.
    • Storage: store this bread in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. 
    • This bread freezes well in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

    Serving ideas:

    This paleo bread can be used in many ways. Here are a few ideas:

    • To make toast or French toast. 
    • It makes a great paleo sandwich bread.
    • To make grain free croutons.
    • To serve as a side with soups, stews, and chilis. 
    • You can use this bread to make my paleo stuffing. 
    A sliced loaf of bread stacked on a baking rack.

    Paleo bread FAQs:

    What is the difference between cassava flour and tapioca flour or starch?

    Both come from the cassava root or plant, but the difference is that cassava flour is made from the whole root, while tapioca flour is just made from the starchy part of the plant.

    Can you substitute tapioca flour for cassava flour in this paleo bread recipe?

    No! It will not turn out.

    Can you substitute the eggs in this recipe to make it vegan?

    I do not recommend it. Cassava flour bakes best with eggs.

    Is this paleo bread recipe keto? 

    No it is not. Cassava flour is quite high in carbohydrates so this is not a low carb bread recipe. 

    Can you eat Ezekiel bread on the paleo diet?

    No, Ezekiel bread cannot be eaten on the paleo diet as it is made with grains which are not permitted on the paleo diet. 

    Can I buy paleo bread?

    Instead of making your own homemade paleo bread from scratch, there are now certain brands that make paleo bread or paleo bread mixes including Simple Mills, Carbonaut, KZ Clean Eating, California Country Gal, and Miss Jones Baking Co. 

    Other paleo baked goods you will love: 

    • A stack of paleo blueberry pancakes on a plate with syrup being poured on them.
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    • A batch of almond flour biscuits in a basket lined with a blue striped tea towel.
      Easy Almond Flour Biscuits (gluten-free, dairy-free & paleo)
    • A stack of paleo waffles with berries on top and syrup being poured on them.
      The Best Paleo Waffles (gluten-free & dairy-free)
    • A stack of five cassava flour chocolate chip cookies.
      Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (egg-free, gluten-free)

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    Recipe

    Paleo Bread

    This is best paleo bread recipe! Soft in the middle and firm on the outside it has the best texure. It's also nut-free and made with cassava flour.
    4.72 from 25 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 239kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • standing mixer
    • Loaf pan
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cassava Flour
    • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon ground flax seeds
    • 3 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 6 large eggs
    • 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
    • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
    • 3 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350F.
    • Add all the ingredients to the bowl of your standing mixer.
    • Blend all the ingredients until the dough is smooth.
    • Line the bread pan with parchment paper and transfer the dough to the pan and spread evenly until smooth. Place in the oven and bake for ~45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Using room temperature eggs will help the bread turn out fluffier.
    2. You can swap the coconut vinegar for apple cider vinegar if needed. 
    3. Do not try replacing the eggs. This bread won't turn out.
    4. This bread will last longer if stored in the fridge. 
    5. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Nathalie Tremblay

      March 27, 2025 at 4:26 pm

      I'm looking at the nutrition value, is this per slice? This has been are go to bread for 4 years. Love it!

      Reply
      • Dr. Erin Carter

        April 20, 2025 at 8:40 am

        It's supposed to be yes (and based on 8 slices per loaf). Although it's an automated nutrition calculator so I am not sure how accurate it is. I haven't done the math myself.

        Reply
    2. Lana

      February 23, 2025 at 9:47 am

      Omggggg I’ve just done aip I’m now paleo I have tried many bread recipes but this one is the best …. I thank you it’s a lovely loaf

      Reply
      • Dr. Erin Carter

        April 10, 2025 at 9:12 am

        Oh yay I am so happy you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Aimee

      December 13, 2024 at 8:22 pm

      Hi. I’m hoping to make this for my son who has Crohn’s and is doing well on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. We’re testing out adding new foods that are technically outside the diet and I’ve been wanting to try cassava flour. He can’t have flax though and I don’t want to add too many new foods at once. I saw that you suggest not substituting it. Do you think the bread would be a complete fail if I just left the flax out?

      Reply
      • Dr. Erin Carter

        January 12, 2025 at 8:54 am

        Hi! I've never tried making it without the flax so I really can't say how it would turn out.

        Reply
    4. Prim

      April 17, 2024 at 8:59 am

      What substitutes for honey and maple syrup?

      Reply
      • Dr. Erin Carter

        April 17, 2024 at 10:49 am

        I have only made the recipe with honey or maple syrup so don't have any other recommendations and can't guarantee that any swaps would turn out since I haven't tested them.

        Reply
    5. Lindsay

      November 21, 2023 at 12:23 pm

      Hi! What size bread pan are you using?! Thanks so much can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        January 14, 2024 at 7:59 am

        It's a 1.5 quart or 1.5 L (5 inches by 9 inches). Hope that helps!

        Reply
    6. Ineza

      May 26, 2021 at 8:43 pm

      Hi, what are substitutes for the flaxseed?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        May 27, 2021 at 2:29 pm

        I have not tried substituting the flax seed with anything else. I can't think of anything else that would be equivalent and can't guarantee that any substitutions would work out.

        Reply
    7. Pam

      March 29, 2021 at 1:18 am

      I haven’t had good luck making paleo breads, but this came out perfect and was delicious. I even messed up and forgot to pour in the coconut oil until after the dough was in the pan - I just stirred again and all was well.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Lois

      March 23, 2021 at 12:37 am

      Just made this and it’s delicious! Love it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        March 23, 2021 at 2:41 am

        Oh I'm so thrilled you loved it! Thanks so much for leaving a comment.

        Reply
    9. Elizabeth Siebenaler

      January 08, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      I am allergic to tree nuts including coconut, so dairy alternatives are quite slim. Could I replace the coconut milk with water and olive oil? Or homemade sunflower or hemp milk?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        January 09, 2021 at 11:22 pm

        I've never tried this recipe with any substitutions so I am not sure if doing that would work out or not. Sorry!

        Reply
    10. Jody

      September 15, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      Does this taste eggy?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        September 16, 2020 at 12:21 am

        No not at all 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sar

      September 02, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Could tapioca flour be used instead?

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        September 03, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        No definitely not! They are totally different flours and the recipe won't work out. If you read the post I actually answer this exact question there 🙂

        Reply
    12. Kristie

      May 14, 2020 at 3:03 am

      Super yummy!5 stars

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        May 14, 2020 at 4:01 am

        so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    13. Jay

      July 05, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Looks delish!

      Reply

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