Easy 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread (High-Protein & Low-Carb) Recipe
This Easy 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread is a high-protein, low-carb loaf with a tender crumb and lightly crisp crust. Enhanced with oat flour and baking powder for structure, it slices like traditional bread and is perfect for sandwiches, toast, wraps, or even mini pizzas. Quick and simple to prepare, this nutritious bread is ideal for busy lifestyles, keto or low-carb diets, and anyone seeking a versatile, wholesome alternative to conventional bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (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 ensure easy removal of the bread.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. Add the eggs and olive oil (or melted butter), then blend again until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the oat flour, baking powder, salt, and any desired optional seasonings such as garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or fresh chives. Blend briefly, just until all ingredients are combined—do not overmix to maintain the right batter texture. The batter should be thick but still pourable.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes 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 is browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil after 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cool Completely: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool fully. Cooling completely is essential to avoid crumbling when slicing. Wait until the bread is fully cooled before cutting into slices.
Notes
- Use low-sodium cottage cheese to control saltiness in the bread.
- Blending cottage cheese until smooth ensures a less lumpy, more uniform texture.
- You can substitute whole eggs with egg whites; use two egg whites per whole egg for consistency.
- Ricotta cheese can replace cottage cheese but may yield a denser texture.
- For a crispier texture, bake the bread longer; for a softer, wrap-like bread, reduce baking time slightly.
- Prevent sticking by lining the pan with parchment and lightly coating the paper with cooking spray.
- Add fresh herbs or grated hard cheeses to the batter or as toppings for extra flavor.
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze portions up to one month.
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