Keto Lemon Bread Recipe: Perfectly Moist & Delicious

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This Keto Lemon Bread recipe reminds me of Starbucks glazed lemon bread, but with a fraction of the carbs. When it comes to a healthy lemon loaf that is a simple low-carb dessert or breakfast, you’re not going to want to miss a bite of this low-carb lemon cake! 

keto lemon bread plated

HOW TO MAKE THIS KETO LEMON BREAD 

It took a couple of tries before I perfected this low-carb lemon bread recipe for the keto diet. Experimenting with fewer eggs resulted in dry lemon bread as a dessert and not fit for human consumption. There is a real reason you have to use more eggs when baking with low-carb flours. Unlike fluffy white gluten-filled white flour, keto-friendly flours tend to be drier in nature and more absorbent. So, don’t freak out about the six eggs. I promise they are necessary.

This Keto Lemon Bread recipe turned out amazingly delicious and moist! Make sure to check out all of my easy keto bread recipes

Is Lemon Keto? 

Yes, using lemon juice and zest in a recipe is keto-friendly. 

Ingredients:

Here are step-by-step instructions with pictures for those that find it helpful. Scroll to the very bottom of the post for the recipe card and complete list of instructions.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 and line bread pan with parchment paper. Keto baked goods tend to be quite sticky, so I have found parchment paper a necessity. 

This Keto Lemon Bread recipe reminds me of Starbucks glazed lemon bread, but with a fraction of the carbs. #keto #lowcarb

Step 3: Beat eggs, Monkfruit Classic, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, salt, and baking powder until combined.

This Keto Lemon Bread recipe reminds me of Starbucks glazed lemon bread, but with a fraction of the carbs. #keto #lowcarb

Step 2: Melt butter and allow it to cool. Then, add melted butter, coconut flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the mixture and beat again until combined. I use a lemon zester like pictured below to make zesting a lemon easier. See the tips below. 
bread citrus zester

TIPS TO ZEST A LEMON

When zesting a lemon for this keto lemon loaf recipe, make sure to skim the lemon’s outside layer; otherwise, you will go too deep, and your zest will be very bitter. You’ll know that you’ve gone too far when you see white underneath the layer of yellow on the lemon. Once you see that, you’ll need to rotate your lemon and start zesting in a new spot. The lemon zest adds incredible lemon flavor.

Need a lemon zester? You can find it here.

This Keto Lemon Bread recipe reminds me of Starbucks glazed lemon bread, but with a fraction of the carbs. #keto #lowcarb

Step 4: Bake, then mix up the ingredients for the icing and pour over the top. I prefer to pour the glaze over the keto lemon bread while it is still warm instead of cooled completely; that way, it drips off the sides. 

Tip: Keep in mind that baking time can vary since all ovens cook differently. Make sure to watch closely.

This Keto Lemon Bread recipe reminds me of Starbucks glazed lemon bread, but with a fraction of the carbs. #keto #lowcarb

Enjoy this delicious low-carb version of lemon bread with a delicious glaze. It pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee.

Tips for making this low carb lemon cake

If you don’t want the Keto Lemon Bread to stick to the pan, make sure to line it with parchment paper first. I have found that parchment paper is necessary for keto baking because keto-friendly flours tend to be very sticky.

How does this low-carb lemon loaf taste the next day? 

Although delicious straight from the oven, I thought it was even better warmed the next day with a nice cup of coffee for breakfast. This Low Carb Lemon Bread recipe turned out better than I imagined.

MORE KETO-FRIENDLY BREAD RECIPES

If you love our simple low-carb lemon loaf recipe and crave other keto baked goods, then I know you will enjoy checking out all of my family’s favorite recipes in my Keto Recipes Index. Check out all of my Keto Recipes!

Do you love lemon? Here are a few other Keto lemon recipes.

 

keto lemon bread sliced on a white platter
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Keto Lemon Bread Recipe

This Keto Lemon Bread recipe reminds me of Starbucks glazed lemon bread, but with a fraction of the carbs. It's low carb, sugar-free, and much like a keto lemon pound cake or keto lemon loaf. It's so easy to make and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto lemon bread recipe
Servings: 15 slices
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

For the Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 and line bread pan with parchment paper. 
  • Melt butter and allow it to cool.
  • Beat eggs, Monkfruit Classic, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, salt, and baking powder until combined. 
  • Add melted butter, coconut flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the mixture and beat again until combined.
  • Pour batter into parchment paper-lined bread pan.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the top of the bread is just beginning to brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

For the Glaze:

  • Combine the Monkfruit Powdered, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a splash of heavy whipping cream, then whisk until the glaze is nice and smooth. ,
  • Pour glaze over warm bread then use a knife or spatula to spread it out so that it covers the top and drips over the sides. 

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Notes

The sugar alcohols from Monkfruit are not included in the carb count as most subtract to calculate net carbs. Information is provided as a courtesy based on the exact ingredients that I used. 

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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214 Comments

  1. Thank you! It was very moist when it came out of my oven and quite a bit darker than your pictures but it was delicious!

  2. I loaded this recipe into both Carb Manager and My Fitness Pal and they came back with 10 carbs and 12 carbs, respectively, so I’m wondering if your 3 carbs is correct? Thanks

    1. Yes, it is. Both MyFitness Pal and Carb Manager don’t know to subtract the sugar alcohols from the carbs.

    1. I haven’t tried them in cupcake pans. You’ll probably just need to keep a close eye on it. Let me know how they turn out.

  3. I have never liked keto desserts before but for some reason (desperation??) I keep trying them. This is the first one I have ever enjoyed. I just made this bread and it is AMAZING! I almost cried from happiness when I tasted it. Thank you! I’m going to be trying a lot more recipes from this site.

  4. Oh my—just made this and it is DELICIOUS! Thank you, Kasey, for making this keto journey to good health so much easier and tastier!!

  5. I LOVE Starbucks Lemon loaf and think this is just as good! I didn’t even make the icing and everyone loved it so much. Super easy! I’m getting so many requests for it that I’m going to make it again this weekend!

  6. THANK YOU! I travel a lot and would always grab a Starbucks coffee and a slice of their Lemon Pound Cake when passing through airports. Since I’ve gone Keto I’ve really missed it. I am making this for my trip this week…I ❤️ Your blog!!!

    1. You are so very welcome! I hope it takes care of your craving. I appreciate your kind words so much!

    1. I love this! I share my baked goods at work and everyone loves this! The don’t notice that it’s low carb! Thank you! 🤗

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