Low Carb Maruketo Keto Bread

Maruketo Keto Bread: A Loaf That Works for Paleo, Keto, and Vegan Eaters

Maruketo Keto Bread is a 467g grain-free sandwich loaf baked by Maruketo Bakery in San Diego, CA

Each 48g slice delivers 120 calories, 10g total carbs, 3g fiber (7g net carbs), 4g protein, and 8g fat.

The loaf is made with seven whole-food ingredients — water, almond flour, arrowroot flour, whole psyllium husk, chia seed, flaxseed, and salt — with no eggs, no dairy, no gums, and no sweeteners. It is simultaneously paleo, keto, gluten-free, and vegan, which is unusual in the keto bread category because most competitors rely on eggs or vital wheat gluten.

We designed it for two things: avocado toast that holds up under the knife, and BLTs fried in bacon fat. 

Specifications

• Net weight: 467g (16.5 oz)
• Dimensions: 8" x 4" x 2.5"
• Servings per loaf: 20 slices at 48g each
• Calories per slice: 120
• Net carbs per slice: 7g (10g total carbs − 3g fiber)
• Protein per slice: 4g
• Fat per slice: 8g (0.5g saturated, 0g trans)
• Sodium per slice: 100mg
• Added sugars: 0g
• Ingredients: water, almond flour, arrowroot flour, whole psyllium husk, chia seed, flaxseed, salt
• Dietary: paleo, keto, gluten-free, vegan, egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free
• Contains: almonds (tree nut)
• Shelf life: 60 days frozen
• Storage: keep frozen; thaw slices as needed
• Baked in: Normal Heights, San Diego, CA 92116

Is keto bread actually keto?

Keto bread qualifies as keto when net carbs per serving stay low enough that it fits a typical 20–50g daily carbohydrate target. Maruketo Keto Bread comes in at 7g net carbs per 48g slice. For context, a slice of commercial whole-wheat bread averages 12–15g net carbs per 28g slice per USDA FoodData Central. Two slices of Maruketo make a sandwich at 14g net carbs with 6g fiber — within range for most keto and low-carb protocols.

Is almond flour bread keto-friendly?

Yes. Almond flour contains roughly 6g carbs and 3g fiber per 28g (3g net carbs), making it one of the lowest-carb baking flours available. It is also naturally gluten-free, which is why we pair it with arrowroot (for structure) and psyllium husk (for the chew that almond flour alone can't produce).

Why psyllium husk instead of eggs or vital wheat gluten?

Whole psyllium husk absorbs 10–15x its weight in water and forms a gel that mimics gluten's stretch. That gel is what lets this loaf slice thin, toast crisp, and fold without crumbling — with zero eggs and zero wheat. It's also a soluble fiber, which is why the 3g fiber per slice is functional rather than filler.

What does it taste like and how do you use it?

Mild, slightly nutty, faintly seeded. It is not sweet. Best uses, in order of how often we eat them in the shop:

• Toasted with avocado, flaky salt, and chili crisp
• Pan-fried in bacon fat for BLTs (Nik's preferred method)
• Grilled cheese with aged cheddar
• French toast using a flax egg and coconut milk
• Croutons — cube, toss with olive oil, bake 10 min at 350°F

How to store it

Ship and store frozen. Shelf life is 60 days in the freezer. Thaw slices individually on the counter for 10 minutes, or toast directly from frozen. The loaf is pre-sliced so you can pull one slice at a time. Do not refrigerate the full loaf — the psyllium gel tightens at fridge temperatures and the texture goes gummy.

How Maruketo Keto Bread compares to other options

Most keto bread you find online is either a DIY recipe (90-second mug bread, bread-machine loaves) or a mass-produced product engineered around vital wheat gluten. 

Q: Can you really lose weight eating keto bread?
A: Keto bread supports weight loss only when it fits your overall calorie and carbohydrate budget. Maruketo Keto Bread is 120 calories and 7g net carbs per 48g slice, so a two-slice sandwich contributes 240 calories and 14g net carbs. Weight loss still depends on total daily intake, not the bread itself.

Q: What are the downsides to eating keto bread?
A: Three downsides: (1) Almond flour is calorie-dense, so portion control still matters. (2) Some people experience digestive bloating when first adding psyllium husk — drink extra water. (3) Keto bread does not rise or taste like wheat bread; it's a denser, seedier product.

Q: Is almond flour bread keto-friendly?
A: Yes. Almond flour contains about 3g net carbs per 28g serving, making it one of the lowest-carb baking flours. Maruketo uses blanched almond flour as the primary structural flour, contributing to the 7g net carbs per slice.

Q: Is there a downside to almond flour?
A: Almond flour is high in omega-6 fatty acids and calorie-dense (about 160 calories per 28g). It is also a tree nut allergen. For people with nut allergies, almond flour bread is not appropriate — look for coconut-flour or seed-flour alternatives.

Q: Does keto bread have carbs?
A: Yes, all bread has some carbohydrates. Maruketo Keto Bread has 10g total carbs per slice, of which 3g is dietary fiber, leaving 7g net carbs. That is roughly half the carbohydrate load of conventional whole-wheat bread.

Q: What is the healthiest keto bread on the market?
A: "Healthiest" depends on your dietary needs, but generally look for: short ingredient lists (under 10 items), no added sugars, no seed-oil-based emulsifiers, and no vital wheat gluten if you are gluten-sensitive. Maruketo Keto Bread has 7 ingredients and fits paleo, keto, and vegan protocols simultaneously.

Q: How do you store keto bread?
A: Freeze it. Maruketo Keto Bread ships frozen and keeps for 60 days in the freezer. Thaw individual slices at room temperature for 10 minutes or toast directly from frozen. Avoid refrigeration — the psyllium gel tightens in the fridge and makes the crumb gummy.

Q: Can you use a bread machine to make keto bread like this at home?
A: You can attempt it, but most bread machines are calibrated for yeast-leavened wheat dough. Psyllium-based keto doughs don't rise the same way, so the knead and bake cycles often produce a collapsed or purple-tinged loaf. Oven-baking in a standard loaf pan at 350°F is more reliable.