Fluffy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread is a delightful low-carb alternative that combines high protein with an airy texture, making it perfect for sandwiches, snacks, or as a side dish to soups and salads. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to whip up but also versatile enough to customize with your favorite herbs and toppings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy this nutritious option that’s ideal for anyone looking to reduce carbs while enjoying delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 4 pieces 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs, separated
- ½ cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat)
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tbsp almond flour (optional)
- 1 tbsp coconut flour (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Sesame seeds, chia seeds, or fresh herbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks into two bowls.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix egg yolks with cottage cheese, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and olive oil until smooth.
- Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture without overmixing.
- Drop dollops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and shape them as desired. Sprinkle toppings if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (35g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg