A low carb and Keto friendly version of focaccia flavored with fresh rosemary and studded with Kalamata olives!
I think the one thing I crave since being on Keto is bread. This rosemary and Kalamata olive focaccia bread will help satisfy those cravings!
I use fresh rosemary, which is so fragrant and gives the focaccia such a nice flavor. This recipe was inspired by the monstrous rosemary plant in my front yard.
I dress up this Gluten free focaccia bread with Kalamata olives and a healthy drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
It's great to serve along side a bowl of soup, slice and use to make a sandwich or eat by itself with some good olive oil, with chopped rosemary and freshly ground pepper to dip it in!
What's in Keto Focaccia with Rosemary and Kalamata Olives
- Almond flour
- Oat Fiber
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Baking powder
- Garlic powder
- Rosemary
- Kalamata olives
- Salt
- Ground pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
How to Make Keto Focaccia with Rosemary and Kalamata Olives
Preheat your oven to 400F.
Place the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and microwave for 30 seconds or until both are melted.
Add the almond flour, oat fiber, salt, pepper, garlic powder, most of the rosemary (chopped) and baking powder in a bowl and whisk together to combine, then set aside.
Add in the 2 beaten eggs.
Then mix in the dry ingredients. As the cheese cools, it can become more difficult to mix, so if that happens, microwave the dough for 10 seconds and it should be easier to mix.
Make sure the ingredients are fully mixed for a more consistent dough.
The dough will be very sticky, so be sure to oil your hands. Place the dough in an 8 X 8 glass casserole baking dish that's been sprayed with nonstick spray and spread it out evenly with your hands.
Poke 14 random dimples into the dough.
Place the 14 Kalamata olives into each dimple, slightly pushing them into the dough.
Brush olive oil over the top. Sprinkle with salt and the remaining rosemary.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the dough has firmed up. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into 9 pieces.
Is Rosemary Focaccia Keto?
Traditional focaccia bread is certainly not recomended on Keto or low carb diets. But this is an almond flour bread recipe that greatly reduces the carbs.
Almond flour is made from skinned and finely ground almonds making it a fantastic gluten free flour for all your baking needs.
If you'd like to learn more about Keto baking ingredients, Keto Baking Made Easy, is an excellent article to acquaint you with some of the basics.
Variations in Gluten Free Focaccia
- You can omit the olives, if you'd like, but they really add a great flavor so I recommend leaving them in!
- Add a little shredded cheddar right top before baking. It adds a little extra crispiness.
- If you like a little heat, you can omit the olives and add jalapeno rounds on the top before baking.
- To amp up the Italian flavors you can top baked focaccia with finely grated parmesan and basil.
- Course ground sea salt sprinkled on top adds extra flavor.
- Add just a few red pepper flakes to the dipping oil for a little extra spice.
Store leftovers at room temperature in a food storage bag or container for few days or freeze for up to a couple of months.
When you're ready to eat, pop in the microwave for 10-15 seconds with a damp paper towel wrapped around it.
This warm and soft Keto focaccia is so good dipped in olive oil with fresh rosemary and ground pepper.
You can also use to make a sandwich! I made mine with provolone, genoa salami, roasted red pepper and bibb lettuce, it was delish!!
Tips for Making the Best Keto Focaccia
- Be sure to use the prepackaged, preferably part skim, shredded mozzarella cheese in this recipe. Fresh mozzarella contains too much water and your focaccia won't turn out as it should.
- Olive oil plays a starring role in this low carb bread recipe, so you'll want to use fresh high-quality olive oil.
- Don't forget those dimples! This is key to give focaccia that classic Italian bread taste and texture.
What is Oat Fiber? Is Oat Fiber Keto?
Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!
What is a Substitute for Oat Fiber?
To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.
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- Keto Italian Meatballs
- Italian Meat Sauce
- Italian Beef Braciole
- Italian Breadsticks
- Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Italian Meatloaf
- Italian Antipasti Skewers
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Keto Focaccia with Rosemary and Kalamata Olives
Recipe Video
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Oat Fiber, see notes
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, divided
- 14 Kalamata olives, pitted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Place the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and microwave for 30 seconds or until both are melted.
- Add the almond flour, oat fiber, salt, pepper, garlic powder, most of the rosemary (chopped) and baking powder in a bowl and whisk together to combine, then set aside.
- Add in the 2 beaten eggs, then mix in the dry ingredients. As the cheese cools, it can become more difficult to mix, so if that happens, microwave the dough for 10 seconds and it should be easier to mix. Make sure the ingredients are fully mixed for a more consistent dough.
- The dough will be very sticky, so be sure to oil your hands. Place the dough in an 8 X 8 glass casserole baking dish that's been sprayed with nonstick spray and spread it out evenly with your hands.
- Poke 14 random dimples into the dough. Place the 14 Kalamata olives into each dimple, slightly pushing them into the dough. Brush olive oil over the top. Sprinkle with salt and the remaining rosemary.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the dough has firmed up. Mine too exactly 18 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into 9 pieces.
- Serve warm dipped in olive oil, with fresh rosemary and ground pepper. You can also use it to make a sandwich, or serve on the side of a bowl of soup!
- Store leftovers at room temperature in a sealed container or food storage bag for a few days, or freeze. When you are ready to eat, pop in the microwave for 10-15 seconds with a damp paper towel wrapped around it.
RECIPE NOTES
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*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.
Jan Dove
I don’t have a glass dish, only a nonstick metal one. Will that work?
Keto Cooking Christian
Yes, that should work just fine.
Jan Dove
Thanks. Just wanted to make sure. My friend made this recipe and gave me a sample. I have to say that I couldn’t wait to make it myself. It’s phenomenal!
Keto Cooking Christian
Awesome!
Cheyann T
This is a fantastic recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks so much and you are so welcome!
Ann
Looks amazing .
Made this today for tomorrow night. Fingers crossed ..noticed the recipe doesnt say to grease the baking dish, but your YouTube video looks as if the author's dish was lightly greased. I followed the written instructions and made it that way.
I hope all comes out ok!
Keto Cooking Christian
Sorry for the confusion, and you are correct. I've edited the written recipe to reflect this 🙂
Gail
What a great recipe. Worked well, tasted great!
Keto Cooking Christian
Great to hear you liked it, thanks for letting me know!
Christine Jacob
This looks delicious! Is it possible to sub the oat fiber with wheat fiber?
Cassie
This was so good!!! I made some shrimp scampi and dipped the bread in the sauce. Thank you sister in Christ 🙂
Keto Cooking Christian
That sounds wonderful! Glad you liked it 🙂
Ann
I must admit, I'm not a very good cook. Usually my dishes turnout looking like...well the fail pictures. This one turned out pretty as a picture and tastes amazing. This is the first recipe of yours I've tried, I'm looking forward to trying more!
Ann
This is AMAZING bread!!!
Keto Cooking Christian
Awesome, so glad you liked it!
Sandi
Is oat fiber the same as oat bran? If not, can they be used interchangeably?
Keto Cooking Christian
It's actually not the same, since oat fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. Oat bran is higher in carbs and isn't ideal for Keto. Where oat fiber is pure insoluble fiber, so it has zero net carbs.
Lisa
I made it today! It’s delicious and so easy. My question is, what brand mozzarella do you suggest? I used Galbani and it was like a rubbery blob, making it hard to get everything incorporated evenly.
It was very, very good though!
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Lisa,
I've made it using several different brands, Sargento might be the one I use the most. If that happens again, heat the mixture in the microwave for maybe 10 seconds and it should get a lot easier to mix. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the great feedback!
Barbara
Can you use psyllium fiber instead of oat fiber?
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Barbara,
You can try it, but honestly, since I haven't used it in this recipe before I can't say how it will turn out.
Bitemesmurffie
What can you substitute the cheese with to make it dairy free?
Keto Cooking Christian
I don't know that there is a suitable substitution for the cheese, it's really an important part of the recipe, sorry!
Mary
Looking forward to making this tonight. No place, including Whole Foods, in my town has oat fiber and I am going to order some on Amazon but I going to make it tonight for a Keto following guy for his birthday. While not ideal to add something else what can I exchange the oat fiber with for now?
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Mary,
Sorry you're not able to find the oat fiber locally. The good news is, once you have it, there are so many recipes you can make with it! In the meantime, I'm not sure there is a suitable substitute for it, I think some have tried a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Both are very absorbent, so you might need to add more liquid, but since I've never tried it, I couldn't give you exact amounts.
Jan
Am I overlooking it? While you say "oat fiber is really important" I don't see it mentioned at all in the directions. I assume it goes in the bowl with the other dry ingredients? I haven't used oat fiber before, so I just have to assume that's what I'm supposed to do with it.
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Jan,
It gets mixed in with the dry ingredients. I've corrected the recipes, not sure how that got left out, sorry about that!