Easy 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread (High-Protein & Low-Carb) Recipe
This Easy 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread recipe is a simple, high-protein, and low-carb loaf that delivers a tender crumb and crispy crust. Enhanced with oat flour and baking powder for a true bread texture, it’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or snacks. Ideal for busy health-conscious individuals, it uses basic ingredients and requires minimal prep, offering a nutritious alternative to traditional bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Total Time: 50-60 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup oat flour (or almond flour for lower carb option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
Optional Flavor Additions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Using a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. Then add the eggs and olive oil (or melted butter) and blend until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the oat flour, baking powder, salt, and any optional seasonings like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or fresh chives. Blend briefly just until all ingredients are combined; avoid overmixing. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown, a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, and the loaf feels firm in the middle. If the bread browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil after 30 minutes of baking.
- Cool Completely: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This cooling step is critical to prevent crumbling and to achieve the best sliceable texture.
Notes
- Use low-sodium cottage cheese for better control over saltiness.
- Blending cottage cheese smooth creates a better texture and prevents lumps.
- Substitute whole eggs with egg whites (adjust quantity) for a lighter texture.
- Ricotta cheese can replace cottage cheese but may yield a denser bread.
- For a crispier bread suitable as crackers, bake longer; for softer wraps, bake slightly less.
- Use parchment paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Customize flavors by adding spices such as onion powder, paprika, or grated hard cheese.
- Store bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze individual portions for up to 1 month.
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