Looking for the best candida diet bread recipe? This gluten-free, yeast-free and sugar-free baguette is perfect for soups, sandwiches, or snacking - quick, nutritious, and easy to make.
It requires minimal ingredients and can be prepared in just a few simple steps. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking to incorporate a healthier bread into their meals.
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? Why You'll Love This Recipe
Candida Diet Friendly
This candida diet bread recipe is more than just a substitute - it’s a hearty, satisfying addition to your weekly routine. It’s completely free from gluten, sugar, yeast, and dairy, making it ideal for anyone managing candida overgrowth or simply seeking a healthier bread alternative.
Nutrient-Rich
This recipe features nutrient-dense ingredients such as almond flour, coconut flour, and psyllium husk powder, which provide essential vitamins, minerals, fibre, and healthy fats to support your well-being. You’ll love how easy it is to whip up and how nourishing each bite feels.
Super Satisfying
With its more nutrient dense nature, even a quarter to a half of one of these baguettes will satiate your appetite and complement any meal perfectly.
The texture is soft yet sturdy enough to hold toppings (I would say it has the texture comparable to a conventional scone), and it works beautifully for scooping up saucy soups and stews.
? Ingredients
Almond flour, derived from blanched almonds, is low in carbs and high in healthy fats, fibre, and protein. It adds a delicate nutty flavour to the bread.
Coconut flour is an excellent gluten-free flour alternative that contributes to the bread's light texture and imparts a subtly sweet flavour.
Psyllium husk powder helps create the classic bread-like texture and improves binding without the use of gluten. Not only that, psyllium boasts a wealth of health benefits ranging from controlling blood sugar levels, lowering cholesterol and alleviating common symptoms associated with IBS.
Ground flaxseed adds omega-3s, extra fibre, and is another great binder.
Eggs give the bread structure, a rich flavour and a natural lift.
Extra virgin olive oil brings just enough moisture and a smooth, subtle richness. Use a high-quality olive oil preferably from a glass bottle.
Baking powder helps with rise and texture without the need for yeast.
Salt enhances flavour and balances the earthiness of the flours.
Warm water activates the ingredients and helps bind everything together.
? How to Make Candida Diet Bread
1. Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, add the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, ground flaxseed, baking powder, and salt.
2. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the warm water, eggs, and olive oil with a fork until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a thick dough forms.
5. Use a silicone spatula to scrape down the bowl when incorporating. Leave the mixture to sit for a couple of minutes to allow the flour to absorb the excess water. Divide the dough in half.
6. One-by-one shape the dough into a baguette shape. The dough does not require kneading, simply shape straight from the bowl, and add to your baking tray.
7. Score each baguette diagonally with a sharp knife. This step is optional but makes the bread look more appetizing and allows you to see the expansion.
8. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the outside is golden, crisp, and firm to the touch. Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Hint: Avoid overworking the dough - this helps preserve airiness and prevents a gummy texture.
? Variations
- Add dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to the dry mix for a herbed bread.
- Mix in garlic powder or onion powder for a savoury twist.
- Add chopped olives or sundried tomatoes for Mediterranean vibes.
? Equipment
- Mixing bowls - You'll need one for dry and one for wet ingredients.
- Baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone mat.
- Sharp knife to score the baguette tops.
? Storing Candida Diet Bread
Store your baguettes in an airtight container or wrapped in parchment inside a paper bag and keep refrigerated for 2-3 days. For longer storage, slice, and freeze for up to one month. Reheat slices in a toaster or oven straight from frozen.
You can also freeze the uncooked baguettes – simply thaw in the refrigerator the night before and then bake in the oven as instructed.
✨ Top Tips
This recipe makes two medium sized baguettes, however, because it is more nutrient and calorie dense than traditional bread, this recipe can happily provide 4-6 servings.
I recommend cutting the bread lengthways and then widthways to create convenient portions once stored.
? What to Serve With Candida Diet Bread
This candida diet-friendly baguette bread is incredibly versatile. Here are a few serving suggestions to give you an idea:
- Enjoy it as a side to your favourite soups or stews, as it's perfect for scooping up hearty flavours and rich sauces.
- Use it as a base for open-faced sandwiches, topped with your preferred candida-friendly ingredients such as avocado, cucumber, or lean protein.
- Best enjoyed fresh from the oven for a crispy crust! Enjoy fresh dipped into hummus or tzatziki.
❓ FAQ
Yes, you can substitute with more ground flaxseed to create flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoon water = 1 flax egg), but the result will be denser and not as light.
This can happen with certain brands of psyllium husk. It’s still completely safe (and delicious!) to eat.
Candida Diet Bread Baguette (Gluten-Free, Yeast-Free, Easy to Make)
Ingredients
- 150 g almond flour
- 30 g coconut flour
- 30 g psyllium husk powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 180 ml warm water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, ground flaxseed, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm water, olive oil, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Shape the dough into two baguette shapes, on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid over-working the dough.
- Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts along the top of the baguette to create the classic baguette appearance.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the baguette is firm and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Last step! If you make this recipe, will you do me a huge favour and leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review letting me know what you thought? It really helps! Thanks for your support!!
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutritional info is approximate and for general guidance only. Unit conversions are automatically generated and may not be accurate.
Sierra says
Turned out wonderful! I will definitely be making this again. Especially considering it's officially soup season! ?
Carly says
Hey Sierra! Thank you so much for the positive review and I am so pleased that you enjoyed this healthier bread recipe! ? Enjoy soup season!
Katie says
This bread is delicious! Slightly sweet and satisfying. Would love the conversion to cups for ease. Thanks for sharing!
Carly says
Hi Katie! Thank you so much for the positive message it means a lot! I am so glad you enjoyed this bread, I agree it is very satisfying! Sorry I don't have cups on the website at the moment but hopefully this is a feature I can add when my blog grows a bit more. I will absolutely bare this feedback in mind, thank you!
Sari says
Hi, can I substitute egg in this recipe? Thanks!!
Carly says
Hi Sari! Usually eggs are quite important in recipes with coconut flour as they are very effective to combat the dense texture (coconut absorbs A LOT of water) to make it more fluffy. I would worry that substituting the eggs for say a flax egg would create an overly dense texture, although I haven't tried it to say for sure! If you wanted to experiment with a smaller batch, perhaps add a little extra ground flaxseed plus some apple cider vinegar (which will react with the baking powder) to help to leaven the bread and add moisture? You may also need more water but do this very slowly so you don't add too much! Please let us know if you have any luck! ?
Lachelle says
Is there a good substitute for flax? Would chia work?
Carly says
Hi Lachelle, I have only tried this recipe with the flax as written but you could try substituting like-for-like with chia seeds, yes, or some more psyllium husk powder. Let me know how it turns out for you!
Dan Northrup says
My wife just started the Candida diet a week ago. I made her this bread and she absolutely loves it. I"ll be trying out some of your other recopies!
Thank You so much!
Carly says
Hi Dan! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I'm so glad you enjoyed this bread recipe. I like this one too as it's super filling and can hold its own when dunked into soup! It's wonderful that you're taking care of your wife with some Candida-friendly recipes ?
Kathryn says
Wow! I just made these baquettes and love them! I have been gluten-free for years but recently learned (via live-cell analysis) that I am full of candida so now must be on a strict anti-candida diet. I found your website and now have hope that I can manage this gluten-free/anti-candida diet and finally get healthy.
I decided to double the recipe and also to make them smaller. I formed 8 smaller baquettes. They needed the same baking time. I have just enjoyed one- wonderful wonderful !!
One question I have is would it work to brush on melted butter or oil to give a shiny top crust?
Thank-you so much!!!
Carly says
Hi Kathryn, I loved reading your message thank you so much for sharing! So glad you enjoyed this recipe and I love the idea of making smaller rolls for more crispy crust too ?. And YES 1000% worth trying an oil or egg wash to see if it further enhances the crust - if you try it please do share and let me know how it turns out for you! Carly
Irene says
I have a question. Since this has so much psyllium husk powder, would it be necessary to drink plenty of water with it?
Carly says
Hi Irene, that's an interesting question. The recipe does include water that the psyllium husk powder absorbs easily to make the bread so no I don't think you would need to change how much water you are drinking. I have not found consuming psyllium husk in recipes to impact my thirst or how much I need to drink personally. Always a good idea to be well hydrated though! ?
Nancy Chapman says
This bread is a lifesaver for anyone on the candida diet. I can have a turkey sandwich again with homemade mayonnaise! I was seriously craving bread, and this did the trick. And it's so easy to make. Thank you so much for this great recipe. I had to go to Amazon for a couple of the ingredients. No problem.
Carly says
Hey Nancy! Thank you so much for the lovely review I am so glad you were able to satisfy your turkey sandwich craving finally! ?