Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Blueberry Cloud Bread is a delightful blend of lightness and sweetness that makes it an ideal choice for breakfast or as a snack. This unique bread alternative stands out with its low-carb and high-protein profile, thanks to the fluffy texture created by whipped egg whites and the natural sweetness from juicy blueberries. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a cozy evening at home. With its versatile uses, you can savor it plain, topped with your favorite spreads, or as a side to complement your meals.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese (drained and smooth)
- 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 prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain excess liquid from 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, mix egg yolks, blended cottage cheese, optional vanilla extract, lemon zest, powdered sweetener, and cornstarch.
- Gently fold the yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites.
- Fold in fresh blueberries carefully.
- Scoop batter onto the prepared baking sheet in spaced dollops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (40g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, try substituting blueberries with raspberries or strawberries. Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better whipping results.