This Sugar-Free Low Carb Keto Nut-Free Bread Pudding is a cozy, timeless dessert that also doubles as a make-ahead breakfast or brunch recipe. It’s rich, comforting, and made without refined sugar, almond flour, or gluten — making it perfect for anyone following a keto diet, low-carb lifestyle, or simply looking for healthier comfort foods the whole family will enjoy.

Low Carb Bread Pudding: A Classic Dessert Made Keto

Traditional bread pudding is a timeless dessert, often made with a loaf of bread, milk or heavy cream, eggs, and table sugar to create a soft, custardy texture. As the bread pudding bakes in a preheated oven, the custard thickens and the top becomes perfectly golden brown.

While delicious, traditional bread pudding relies heavily on refined carbs and simple sugar, which can spike blood sugar and leave you feeling sluggish.

This low carb bread pudding recipe keeps everything you love — the creamy custard mixture, warm cinnamon flavor, and soft bread cubes — while using smart ingredient swaps to create a keto-friendly dessert that won’t derail your goals.

This is one of those low-carb desserts that feels indulgent but still aligns with intentional eating, especially in midlife when blood sugar balance, and protein matter more than ever.

What Makes This the Best Keto Bread Pudding Recipe

This recipe checks all the boxes:

• Sugar-free bread pudding with a clean sugar swap
• Nut-free (no almond flour needed)
• Gluten-free
• Keto desserts friendly
• Made with healthy fats
• Works as a low carb dessert, breakfast, or brunch
• Loved by the whole family

The base of this recipe is my nut-free coconut flour bread, which is cut into 1-inch cubes and left out to dry overnight. Using stale bread is key for best results because it absorbs the rich cream mixture without falling apart.

Easy Keto Bread: The Perfect Base

We start with my gluten-free, nut-free, keto coconut flour bread, baked in a loaf pan. This bread recipe does need to be made ahead of time, which actually makes this bread pudding an excellent make-ahead recipe.

Why Dry the Bread?

After baking, allow the bread to cool completely, then cut it into bread pieces or bread cubes. Spread them out on a baking sheet pan and leave uncovered at room temperature overnight.

Dry bread is essential because:

• It soaks up the egg mixture evenly
• Prevents a soggy center
• Creates a creamy interior with a golden top

This step alone is what separates an okay bread pudding from the best bread pudding.

The Custard Mixture: Rich, Creamy & Sugar-Free

The heart of any bread pudding recipe is the custard. In a large mixing bowl, you’ll whisk together:

• Eggs (your egg mixture)
• Heavy cream, coconut milk, or unsweetened almond milk
• Vanilla extract
• A teaspoon of cinnamon
• A sugar free sweetener like monk fruit /allulose

This custard mixture is poured over the dried bread cubes in a baking dish, allowing everything to soak and settle before baking.

Dairy Options

You can easily adapt this recipe depending on what you have:

• Heavy cream for a richer dessert
• Coconut milk for dairy-free
• Unsweetened almond milk for lighter macros
• Sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess

Choosing the Right Sugar Substitute

This recipe uses allulose, one of my favorite sugar substitutes for baking.

Why Allulose Works So Well

• It’s a simple sugar structurally, but not metabolized
• Does not spike blood sugar
• About 70% as sweet as table sugar
• Creates a beautifully golden brown top
• No gritty texture
• No cooling aftertaste

If needed, you can also use:

• Monk fruit blends
• Erythritol blends (though browning will be lighter)

This sugar swap is one of the reasons this bread pudding feels like a perfect keto dessert without tasting “diet.”

Optional Add-Ins for Flavor & Texture

One of the best parts of bread pudding is how customizable it is. You can keep it classic or dress it up for special occasions.

Optional add-ins include:

• Sugar-free chocolate chips
• Fresh cranberries
• Fresh berries
• Cinnamon roll-style swirl
• Sugar-free caramel sauce drizzle

These additions make it ideal for spring gatherings, holidays, or a cozy weekend brunch.

Tools to Make Low Carb Bread Pudding

8 by 4 loaf pan– I love using ceramic loaf pans for all my bread recipes. I feel it gives a nice crusty outer texture and cooked so evenly.

9 by 13 Ceramic baking dish– Whether it’s for a dessert, or a savory casserole like my Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, you always can use a 9 by 13 baking dish. 

Baking sheet pans– You will need a large sheet pan to cut the bread up in cubes and allow it to sit out on the counter overnight to dry.

Vegetable peeler-This is optional and not necessary but I use a vegetable peeler for shaving chocolate over my sugar free whipped cream to make this bread pudding look a bit more fancy to serve. 

Christmas Morning & Make-Ahead Convenience

This recipe has become one of our favorite Christmas morning bread pudding traditions. It’s a great way to enjoy something special without standing in the kitchen all morning.

Make It Ahead

• Assemble the night before
• Cover with plastic wrap
• Refrigerate overnight
• Bake fresh in the morning

It also tastes incredible the next day, making leftovers a win.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with:

• Sugar-free whipped cream
• Fresh berries
• Sugar-free caramel sauce
• A dusting of cinnamon

It’s just as delicious as a dessert recipe or paired with coffee for brunch.

Storage & Leftovers

• Store in an airtight container
• Refrigerate up to 4 days
• Reheat gently in the oven or microwave

The texture holds beautifully, making it ideal for meal prep.

Midlife Macros™ Friendly

This recipe fits beautifully into a midlife macro approach:

• Moderate carbs
• Satiating healthy fats
• Balanced sweetness
• Easy to pair with protein (eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese)

For women in midlife, enjoying low carb desserts like this — without blood sugar spikes — is key to consistency and long-term success.

Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Nut Free Bread Pudding