Easy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread – The Ultimate Low-Carb Bread Alternative

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f you’re looking for the perfect low-carb bread alternative, it needs to meet a few key requirements:
✅ It should taste amazing.
✅ It must be versatile enough to replace traditional bread without sacrificing flavor.
✅ And it has to be easy to make because who has time for complicated recipes?

This Easy Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread checks all the boxes and then some. The secret? Cottage cheese. It gives the bread a light, fluffy texture while boosting the protein content. In just under an hour, you’ll have a soft, cloud-like bread alternative ready to enjoy perfect for sandwiches, breakfast sides, or simply on its own.

Why You’ll Love This Cloud Bread

💪 High in Protein
Packed with cottage cheese, whey protein, and egg white protein, this bread delivers a serious protein boost to help you hit your daily goals.

🥑 Keto-Friendly
Low in carbs and gluten-free, this recipe fits perfectly into a ketogenic or low-carb diet.

🍞 Versatile
Enjoy it plain, sprinkle on bagel seasoning for a savory twist, or add vanilla extract for a French toast variation.

⏱ Quick and Easy
Ready in just 45 minutes no kneading, no long rise times.

🧂 Simple Ingredients
Made from everyday protein-focused pantry staples that are probably already in your kitchen.

What Is Cloud Bread?

Cloud bread is a light, fluffy, gluten-free alternative to traditional bread. Its airy texture and neutral flavor make it perfect for both sweet and savory dishes.

Typically made from eggs, cottage cheese (or cream cheese), and a stabilizer like cream of tartar or baking powder, cloud bread can be baked into loaves or rounds. It’s especially popular among those following low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diets.

Ingredient Substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some easy swaps:

  • Eggs: Essential no substitutes here. Make sure they’re at room temperature for the best volume.
  • White vinegar: Replace with apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar.
  • Cottage cheese: Swap with ricotta or softened cream cheese (add 1–2 tbsp milk if using cream cheese).
  • Whey protein powder: Use unflavored collagen powder, or almond flour for a denser texture.
  • Egg white protein powder: Substitute with more whey or collagen powder.
  • Allulose: Replace with monk fruit, erythritol, or sugar (if not strictly low-carb). You can also omit it.

Baking Tips for Perfect Cloud Bread

  • Whip the egg whites properly. They must be at room temperature, and your bowl should be completely clean and grease-free.
  • Don’t rush the whipping process. Beat until stiff peaks form when the peaks stand straight up without collapsing.
  • Fold gently. Incorporate the egg white mixture slowly into the yolk base using sweeping motions to keep the batter light and airy.

How to Serve Cloud Bread

This bread is incredibly versatile!

  • Breakfast: Spread with cream cheese and top with smoked salmon, or go sweet with butter and sugar-free jam.
  • Lunch: Use as sandwich bread for turkey, tuna, or egg salad.
  • Snack: Try almond butter with sliced strawberries especially delicious when the bread is still slightly warm.

Storage Tips

  • To Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between slices. Keeps fresh up to 4 days.
  • To Freeze: Layer between parchment in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to 2 months.

Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread FAQ

Why do egg whites need to be at room temperature?
Room temperature egg whites whip to greater volume. Set eggs out 30 minutes before baking or place them in warm water for 5–10 minutes.

Do I really need both protein powders?
Yes! The combination of whey and egg white protein creates the ideal structure moist yet stable and fluffy.

What’s the purpose of vinegar?
It helps stabilize the whipped egg whites and strengthens their structure. Don’t worry you won’t taste it!

Nutrition Information

For the whole loaf:

  • Calories: 1,000–1,100
  • Protein: 140–150g
  • Fat: 40–45g
  • Carbs: 20–25g
  • Sugars: 5–7g

Per slice (10 slices):

  • Calories: 100–110
  • Protein: 14–15g
  • Fat: 4–4.5g
  • Carbs: 2–2.5g
  • Sugars: 0.5–0.7g

Recipe Details

Prep TimeCook TimeTotal TimeDifficultyServings
10–15 mins30 mins40–45 minsEasy10–12 slices

Equipment: 5″×9″ loaf pan, 2 mixing bowls, stand or hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • ½ tsp white vinegar
  • 4 oz cottage cheese
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup whey protein powder
  • ¼ cup egg white protein powder
  • 1 tbsp Allulose (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for French toast)
  • Optional toppings: bagel seasoning

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Egg Whites
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). In a clean bowl, whip egg whites with vinegar on high speed until stiff peaks form (10–15 minutes). Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the Yolks and Remaining Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cottage cheese, baking powder, salt, protein powders, and Allulose until smooth (or blend).

Step 3: Fold Together
Gently fold the yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites a little at a time to keep the mixture light.

Step 4: Bake
Pour the batter into a greased, parchment-lined 5″×9″ loaf pan (or form rolls on a baking sheet).
Bake for 50 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

Step 5: Rest and Cool
Turn off the oven and let the bread sit inside for 10 minutes before removing. Cool slightly before slicing.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm with butter, or let cool and use for sandwiches or toast.

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