Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Blueberry Cloud Bread is a delightful, low-carb alternative to traditional bread that is perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack. This light and airy treat is packed with protein, thanks to the cottage cheese and eggs, making it not only satisfying but also excellent for muscle recovery. Each bite bursts with juicy blueberries, offering natural sweetness without the need for refined sugars. Whether you’re enjoying it toasted with your favorite toppings or as a healthy dessert, this versatile cloud bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese (drained and blended)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain the cottage cheese and blend until smooth.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, blended cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla, lemon zest, and cornstarch.
- Gently fold the yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites.
- Fold in blueberries carefully to keep air in the batter.
- Scoop batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (40g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg