Description
Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread is a light, fluffy, high-protein and low-carb bread substitute made with just five ingredients—ideal for keto and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
3 large eggs, separated
⅓ cup cottage cheese
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on high until stiff peaks form (2–4 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with cottage cheese, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture gently in three additions, avoiding deflation.
- Spoon batter into 3–4 inch rounds on baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and firm.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk contaminates egg whites or they won’t whip properly.
- Flavor with herbs, spices, or vanilla for variety.
- Store in fridge and reheat in skillet or toaster for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
