Keto Bread Crumbs (Small batch recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What can I substitute for bread crumbs on keto diet? ›

Pork rind dust. Though it may sound weird at first, crushed pork rinds (fried pork skins) make a great breading for fried, air-fried, or baked keto foods, since flour and cornmeal are off the table due to their carb content ( 1 , 11 ). You can buy pork rind crumbs or make your own using store-bought pork rinds.

Keto bread crumbs are made with ingredients that are low in carbs and high in fat, like almond flour, coconut flour, or flaxseed meal. They have a crunchy texture that some people really like, while others may find them a little different from regular bread crumbs.

Bread Crumb Substitutes

¼ cup panko. ¼ cup cracker or pretzel crumbs. ¼ cup crushed cornflakes or other unsweetened cereals. ⅔ cup regular rolled oats (Use this only as a substitute for bread crumbs in meat loaf and other meat mixtures, such as burgers.

Cornflakes are classic breading material, but any grain-based, not-too-sweet cereal works great as a stand-in for traditional breadcrumbs. Corn or rice Chex, Wheaties, and even savory granola and oat-based cereals would make a great crust for your chicken breast or fish filets.

Coconut flour is high in fibre and healthy fats, making it a nutritious substitute for breadcrumbs. It can be used to bread chicken, shrimp, or vegetables, and then bake or air fry them for a crispy and delicious meal.

Here are some options: Almond flour: Almond flour is made from ground almonds and is a great low-carb, high-fiber option. It is also gluten-free and has a slightly nutty flavor. Coconut flour: Coconut flour is made from ground coconut meat and is another great low-carb, high-fiber option.

How much almond flour you'll use depends on the purpose of the bread crumbs in your recipe. Generally, you can apply a 1-to-1 ratio when it's for coating food for frying or baking and when using it as a binding agent.

Almond flour has been a number one keto flour for a long time. This is for good reason! It creates a soft crumb with a good structure in cakes and cookies, plus almonds are nutrient rich and naturally gluten-free.

Definitely! This keto friendly snack is a go-to for every low carb diet. But don't forget, that consuming too many pork rinds can ruin your meal plan, so be sure to check your macronutrients and align them according to your plan.

Why use corn flakes instead of breadcrumbs? ›

Cornflakes. Most unsweetened cereal works well as a bread crumb substitute, but cornflakes are our favorite — especially when we're making chicken! Cornflakes have a delicate flavor and an ultra-crispy texture. The easiest way to turn them into crumbs is to place them into a large bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

If you're not familiar with almond meal it's a great gluten-free, low-carb replacement for higher-carb, processed fillers like breadcrumbs. I use it regularly in my meatball, meatloaf, and even my burger recipes.

If you're out, there are a number of easy substitutions from your pantry. Try toasted shredded bread, cracker crumbs, crushed melba toasts, matzo meal, crushed tortilla chips, crushed dry stuffing mix, crushed pretzels, crushed cornflakes, or crushed potato chips.