Easy 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe
This easy, high-protein cottage cheese bread recipe combines simple ingredients to create a tender, sliceable loaf with a lightly crisp crust. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or snacks, it offers a nutritious, low-carb alternative to traditional bread, blending wholesome cottage cheese, eggs, and oat flour into a flavorful, versatile bread that fits perfectly into a busy, health-conscious lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 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 a 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 ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- 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) and continue blending until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the oat flour, baking powder, salt, and any optional seasonings like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or chopped fresh chives. Blend briefly just until combined—do not overmix. The batter should be thick but still pourable.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly. 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 top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
- Cool Completely: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool fully before slicing, as slicing while warm may cause crumbling.
Notes
- Use low-sodium cottage cheese to control saltiness.
- Blending cottage cheese smooth creates a better bread texture with less lumps.
- Whole eggs can be substituted with egg whites; use two egg whites per one whole egg for consistency.
- Ricotta cheese can replace cottage cheese but may yield a denser loaf.
- Oat flour or almond flour can be used depending on carb preferences.
- Add fresh herbs or grated cheese for additional flavor boosts.
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Air fryer option: bake small portions at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
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