A savory basil bread made paleo and 100% grain-free! This deliciously herby Pesto Bread is full of rich flavor, nuttiness, and cheesy taste despite being dairy-free. Gluten-free and perfect for pairing with your favorite main dish.
Even though we are having an INCREDIBLY mild fall (which I am SO grateful for!), the signs of winter are slowly making appearances…
cool, crisp mornings
overnight temperatures in the 30s
And one big one for Buffalo…
SALT on the sidewalks
Yep, that’s right. The city is already priming the sidewalks (I’m sure the streets are next!) for our first snowfall. NOT excited about that in the slightest.
Of course I’m not a fan of winter weather, but another thing I dislike about the season is the lack of fresh produce. No more Farmer’s Market shopping. No in season veggies and fruits at the store (or very few). It’s fresh food lovin’ gal’s NIGHTMARE.
Luckily, I just discovered that there are some future-minded farmers out there tackling this issue head on. Have you heard of modern farming? I’ll admit, I hadn’t before I was introduced to BOWERY…the modern farming company.
Bowery develops indoor farms across the country that create the ideal conditions for growing the purest produce imaginable. Not only do they make produce more widely available no matter what season it is, but also they are REVOLUTIONIZING the farming industry as we know it.
Bowery bringing farming to urban environments and underserved areas where fresh food wouldn’t normally be available. The company is re-thinking what agriculture looks like in a world where water is scarce, people live in cities, and everyday we’re waking up to the dangers of pesticides and other chemicals. Their post-organic produce comes from a growing process that not only has a positive impact on our health, but the health of the world around us.
Pretty amazing, right?
Well even more amazing is the fact that I got to TRY some of their produce! Bowery sent me some of their greens as well some fresh basil…my all time favorite herb to cook with.
Inspired by coziness of the season and the FRESHNESS of the Bowery basil…I decided to bake some bread. Savory bread, to be exact.
Now you may be thinking “with all those greens, why didn’t you make a salad?!” Don’t worry, friends…I did! But a salad is not a complete meal. Served with my Paleo Pesto Bread however, and a salad transforms into a well-balanced, satiating meal!
PALEO Pesto Bread
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Savory Snacks
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill almond flour
- 1/4 cup psyllium husk powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 5 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 container of Bowery fresh basil leaves (.75 oz), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- prepared dairy-free pesto, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Stir in the eggs and melted coconut oil, then finally the warm water.
- Fold in nutritional yeast, basil leaves, and seasonings. Mix until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to a well-greased loaf pan. Spread evenly throughout and then top with prepared pesto.
- Bake for 50 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Bowery is doing incredible things for the world and this bread is doing incredible for my tastebuds. 😉
My Paleo Pesto Bread gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free, yet SO flavorful because of all the fresh Bowery basil I used!
Soft, moist (I know, I know), and PERFECT for pairing with a fresh salad, soup, or pasta dish! Plus for all my paleo peeps, now you don’t have to give up bread! Wins all around.
Do you like savory breads?
Have you heard of Bowery?
Are there any urban farms near you?
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24 responses to “PALEO Pesto Bread [gluten-free + grain-free]”
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So wonderful to use almond flour and to incorporate pesto in a bread. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jhuls!! I think you’d love this. Let me know if you try it!!
A salad and savory bread is such a wonderful combo, and I think that’s great that the city salts the sidewalks, just because our driveway often gets sooo icy and it’s kind of like navigating an ice skating rink which becomes interesting when you have a couple huskies pulling you down the driveway. I look like a terrified person when that happens. <3
I LOVE how creative this bread is Kaila; you have a God given precious gift for developing so many different kinds of recipes, you always combine flavors that I think would be delicious, and they look beautiful!
Thank you so much Em!!! I hope you try this. I think your family would REALLY love it.
Such a lovely bread. Perfect with soup or chili.
Awwww thank you Ellen!! You’re the best!!
I much prefer a savory bread myself and I love the fresh basil in here. Sounds delicious
I am LOOOOOVING savory foods lately!! So satisfying and delish!!
This looks and sounds delicious! Pinned – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Thank you Helen!!
I’ve used almond flour to make macaroons, but never to make bread. This sounds like a tasty bread recipe and I’ll have to try it. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
You will LOVE this bread!! The texture is SO nice.
This bread will be delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday! Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
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You will LOVE this bread! Let me know when you try it!!
I LOVE pesto and I LOVE bread so this sounds amazing! Definitely pinned this to try later.
Aww thank so much, lovely!! You will love this bread!!
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Your post will be pinned to our Features Board and hope you enjoy your new Red Plate. Thanks so much for sharing with us and come back to see us soon!
Miz Helen
★★★★★
Thank you so much Helen! I appreciate the feature!
This has got to be one the best loaves I have ever baked! And I have baked my fair share!
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Thank you so much!! I am so glad you made and liked it!!
Your recipe sounds delish, but I was wondering, in your instructions, you state to mix in the cheese, there is no cheese listing in the recipe. *I’m going to try it anyways because I love everything pesto!!
Thank you,
Sandra
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So sorry! Typo on my part! All fixed now!! Enjoy!
Thank you!!
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