Easy 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread (High-Protein & Low-Carb) Recipe
This easy cottage cheese bread recipe offers a high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional bread, boasting a tender crumb and a lightly crisp crust. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, and baking powder, it bakes into a golden loaf perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a base for mini pizzas and wraps. The recipe is quick to prepare, blending wet and dry ingredients, and baking to a sliceable, soft interior that holds its shape well. It’s ideal for health-conscious eaters looking for a nutritious, versatile bread that fits into busy lifestyles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, blend the full-fat cottage cheese until completely smooth. Add the eggs and olive oil (or melted butter), then blend again until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the oat flour, baking powder, salt, and any optional seasonings like garlic powder or Italian seasoning. Blend briefly, just until everything is incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain the batter’s thick but pourable consistency.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the top is 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 to prevent burning.
- Cool Completely: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Let it cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling and achieve the best texture.
Notes
- Use low-sodium cottage cheese to better control salt level in your bread.
- Blending cottage cheese smooth will yield a better textured loaf with fewer lumps.
- Egg whites can replace whole eggs (approx. 2 egg whites per whole egg), but this may affect the bread’s richness and texture.
- Ricotta cheese can be substituted for cottage cheese but may result in a denser loaf.
- Customize flavor with herbs like chopped chives, onion powder, or paprika depending on preference.
- For crisper bread or crackers, bake longer; for softer wraps, reduce bake time but ensure fully cooked.
- Always use parchment paper and cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Reheat in oven, toaster, or air fryer for best texture.
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