This Keto Flatbread will make even your non-keto-eating friends happy! The crust is soft, bendable, & chewy yet still firm enough to hold all your toppings. Plus, it's Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, and super easy! Just mix, press into a pizza shape, and bake.
I have a new obsession - keto flatbread! It's not made with cheese, meaning it's not fathead dough. Instead, it's made with coconut flour, flaxseed, and a small amount of psyllium husk.
It's soft, bendable, & chewy yet still firm enough to hold all your toppings. Plus, it's super easy!
I like to use it as a pizza crust, but it can also be made plain and dipped in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Italian spices or drizzled with a sugar-free balsamic reduction. SO YUMMY!
Prefer deep-dish? Check out my Keto Deep Dish Pizza With Stuffed Crust!
What's the difference between keto flatbread and pizza crust?
Flatbread and pizza crust differ because flatbread doesn't contain yeast, and pizza crust does.
Flatbread crusts can range from crispy to chewy but almost always have a thinner crust than pizzas.
While not a requirement, flatbreads frequently use more exotic toppings, are more rustic looking, and can double as an appetizer. Such as dipping the flatbread in a balsamic/olive oil/Italian seasoning blend.
Why use psyllium?
Psyllium helps with texture, retains moisture, prevents the bread from being crumbly, and gives it an authentic texture. It is especially useful if you're not using xanthan gum or starches.
It can sometimes lend a slight sourdough-like taste which I love! But since we're using so little in this recipe, you won't be able to taste it.
Psyllium is usually found in the colon-cleansing section of your local health food store. This is mostly because it's so high in fiber.
Also, be sure to buy psyllium husk powder, not whole psyllium husks! Whole psyllium husks will require much more and the measurements will be totally different. You cannot replace one for the other.
🔪 Easy instructions
Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees and placing a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
Then, whisk together coconut flour, flaxseed meal, psyllium powder, baking powder, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian Seasonings.
💭Tip: Not all coconut flours are the same! Some brands are much more absorbent than others. Because of this, I recommend using Bob's Red Mill, Besti, or Arrowhead Mills. These are 3 brands I know will work. If you have to choose a different brand, be sure the texture is soft and fluffy, not gritty.
Then, stir in 2 large eggs, avocado oil, and boiling/hot water.
Be sure the water is hot; the hot water helps activate the psyllium powder.
Take the hot pizza stone out of the oven and line it with parchment paper. The hot pizza stone will help give the bottom of the flatbread a slight crunch.
Place the dough in the middle of the parchment and cover with plastic wrap. Use your hands or a rolling pin to form the dough into the shape you want, anywhere from ¼ to ½-inch thick.
Prick all over with a fork to keep it from bubbling up.
For pizza, pre-bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Then, add the toppings and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the toppings are nicely melted and the crust is golden.
If you're not adding toppings and serving it as an appetizer with a balsamic dip (or something similar), bake for 10-15 minutes or until the low-carb flatbread is golden brown.
💭 Top tips
- Be sure to use psyllium husk powder, not whole psyllium husks! Whole psyllium husks will require much more, and the measurements will be different. You cannot replace one for the other.
- Psyllium helps with texture, retains moisture, prevents the bread from being crumbly, and gives it an authentic texture. It can usually be found in the colon cleansing section of your local health food store. This is mainly because it's so high in fiber.
- A word of caution: not all coconut flours are the same! Some brands are much more absorbent than others. Because of this, I recommend using Bob's Red Mill, Besti, or Arrowhead Mills. These are three brands I know will work. If you have to choose a different brand, be sure the texture is soft and fluffy, not gritty.
- Be sure the water you use is hot; the hot water helps activate the psyllium powder.
- Don't skip preheating the pizza stone or baking sheet! This helps give the flatbread a slight crunch on the bottom.
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📖 Recipe
Low-Carb Keto Flatbread - No Cheese!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Besti Coconut Flour - Bob's Red Mill and Arrowhead Mills also work
- ⅓ cup Flaxseed Meal - I prefer golden for a lighter crust
- 1 tsp. Psyllium Husk Powder - whole psyllium husks will NOT work in this recipe
- ½ tsp. Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp. Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp. Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasonings
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Tbsp. Avocado Oil - or oil of choice
- ¼ Cup Boiling/Hot Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, psyllium husk powder, sea salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Break up any clumps with your fingers.
- Stir in the eggs and avocado oil. Then, stir in the boiling/hot water. Mix well
- Take the pizza stone or baking sheet out of the oven and line with parchment paper.
- Place the dough in the middle of the parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap. Use your hands or a rolling pin and press the dough out until it's ¼ to ½-inch thick into the shape you want. Prick with a fork several times to keep from bubbling up.
- Place in oven and bake 8 - 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- For pizza: Add toppings, then bake an additional 10-15 minutes, or until toppings are nicely melted and crust is golden. Pizza is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days if needed.If you're not adding toppings and serving it as an appetizer with a balsamic dip (or something similar), bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the low-carb flatbread is golden brown.
Add Your Own Notes
Notes
- Be sure to use psyllium husk powder, not whole psyllium husks! Whole psyllium husks will require much more and the measurements will be totally different. You cannot replace one for the other.
- Psyllium helps with texture, retains moisture, prevents the bread from being crumbly, and gives it an authentic texture. It can usually be found in the colon cleansing section of your local health food store. This is mainly because it's so high in fiber.
- A word of caution: not all coconut flours are the same! Some brands are much more absorbent than others. Because of this, I recommend using Bob's Red Mill, Besti, or Arrowhead Mills. These are 3 brands I know will work. If you have to choose a different brand, be sure the texture is soft and fluffy, not gritty.
- Be sure the water you use is hot, the hot water helps activate the psyllium powder.
- Don't skip preheating the pizza stone or baking sheet! This helps give the flatbread a slight crunch on the bottom.
- For grain-free baking powder, combine 1 part baking soda with 2 parts cream of tartar and 2 parts arrowroot, tapioca, OR potato starch.
Nutrition
NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber - Allulose - Xylitol
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols, xylitol, and allulose are included in the total carbs and fiber.
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