A “Breadwich” is zucchini bread baked firm enough to slice and use like sandwich bread. Great low-carb, high-fiber option!
Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf / 8 slices)
Base
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2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
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2 eggs
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1 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
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¼ cup grated parmesan
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp olive oil
Optional Add-ins
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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1 tbsp chopped herbs (parsley/basil)
Instructions
Prep Zucchini
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Grate zucchini.
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Squeeze out excess water using a towel (very important).
Mix Batter
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In a bowl combine eggs, oil, zucchini.
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Add flour, parmesan, baking powder, seasonings.
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Mix until thick batter forms.
Bake
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Pour into lined 8×4 loaf pan.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–40 minutes.
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Cool completely before slicing.
How to Make the “Breadwich”
Once cooled and sliced:
Fill Ideas:
Turkey + cheese
Grilled chicken + lettuce
Egg salad
Avocado + tomato
Cream cheese + cucumber
Toast lightly for better structure.
Tips for Best Texture
Always squeeze zucchini dry
Let cool fully before slicing
Store slices in fridge for firmer texture
Toast before using as sandwich
Nutrition (Almond Flour Version – per slice)
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Calories: 140–160
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Low carb
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Keto friendly
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High fiber
WW Points (Estimate)
Almond flour version:
3–4 points per slice
Whole wheat flour version:
2–3 points per slice
Why It Sometimes Turns Soggy (And How to Fix It)
Problem: Too Wet
Always squeeze grated zucchini in a clean towel.
After squeezing, measure again — you want about 1 packed cup dry zucchini.
Problem: Crumbly Texture
Add 1 extra egg
Or add 1 tbsp psyllium husk (great binder for low-carb)
Problem: Too Dense
Don’t overmix
Make sure baking powder is fresh
Making It Sandwich-Strong
For sturdy slices:
Bake slightly longer (firm center)
Cool 100% before slicing
Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting
Toast slices before filling
High-Protein Version
Add:
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¼ cup unflavored protein powder
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½ cup cottage cheese (blend smooth first)
Boosts protein by 5–7g per slice.
Keto Strict Version
Replace:
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Almond flour → ¾ cup almond flour + 2 tbsp coconut flour
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Add 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
Lowers carbs further and improves structure.
Extra Cheesy Version
Add:
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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2 tbsp cream cheese
Makes it softer and richer (great for grilled sandwiches).
Storage & Meal Prep
Fridge:
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4–5 days airtight
Freezer:
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Slice first
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Freeze up to 2 months
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Toast from frozen
Nutrition (Approx – Almond Flour Version)
Per slice (8 slices):
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Calories: 150
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Carbs: 4–6g
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Protein: 6–8g
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Fiber: 2–3g
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WW: 3–4 points
Best Fillings for Meal Prep
Grilled chicken + spinach
Tuna salad
Egg & avocado
Turkey + mustard
Hummus + roasted veggies
