Cottage Cheese Blueberry Cloud Bread
Make this light, fluffy, high-protein cloud bread using cottage cheese and fresh blueberries for a simple, gluten-free breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry curd cottage cheese (or full-fat cottage cheese, drained well)
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon erythritol or preferred sweetener (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, egg yolks, vanilla extract, sweetener (if using), baking powder, and salt. Blend until completely smooth. This mixture forms the base.
- In a separate, clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. The whites should hold their shape when the beaters are lifted.
- Gently fold one-third of the stiff egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, taking care not to deflate the air. Stop folding just when no white streaks remain.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, distributing them evenly.
- Spoon large dollops of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, creating four to six mounds resembling large cookies or small loaves.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and the bread is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- For the best cloud-like texture, ensure your egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first; fold them in directly to prevent bleeding color into the batter.
- This recipe works well in an air fryer; cook at 280°F (138°C) for about 15 minutes, checking frequently.
- Drain your cottage cheese thoroughly; excess moisture will prevent the bread from rising properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cloud bread
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 180