Description
Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread is a light, fluffy, and low-carb bread alternative made with whipped egg whites and blended cottage cheese. Infused with sweet vanilla and topped with fresh blueberries, this gluten-free treat is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or anytime you crave a soft, airy bread without the carbs.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 3 large eggs (separated into whites and yolks)
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey
Dairy
- ½ cup cottage cheese (blended)
Topping
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Beat Egg Whites: Separate the egg whites from the yolks. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites with cream of tartar and beat them until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy meringue base.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Cottage Cheese: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, blended cottage cheese, vanilla extract, cornstarch, salt, and honey until smooth.
- Fold Mixtures Together: Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the goal is to maintain as much air as possible for a fluffy texture.
- Scoop and Top: Spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in cloud-like mounds. Evenly distribute fresh blueberries on top of each mound for burst of sweet and tangy flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cloud breads are golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cloud breads to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally with butter spread on top.
Notes
- This recipe yields a light, fluffy bread with tangy blueberries, perfect for gluten-free and low-carb diets.
- Each cloud bread has less than 5g net carbs, making it suitable for low-carb breakfasts or snacks.
- Be gentle when folding the batter to keep the texture airy and cloud-like.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings, such as nuts or other berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cloud bread (approximately 2 oz)
- Calories: 57 kcal
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 222 mg
- Fat: 2.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
