2 ingredient cottage cheese and egg bread is a soft, fluffy, cloud-light loaf made with no flour, no almond flour, no protein powder. I make this when I want a low carb bread I can slice and have with my morning coffee. I am the only one eating high protein low carb in my house, which is exactly why I make breads like this one.

2 ingredient cottage cheese and egg bread is a soft, cloud-light loaf made with no flour, no almond flour, and no protein powder. High protein, keto, carnivore, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly. 0.3g net carbs and 2.3g protein per slice.

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Some people call this cottage cheese cloud bread or cottage cheese and egg bread. Same simple recipe, same result. It is the cottage cheese bread no flour version of my almond flour cottage cheese bread. It is one of those “why does this even work” bakes that keeps showing up on everyone’s feed because it actually does.

This no flour cottage cheese bread stays very low in carbs at about 0.3g net carbs and has 2.3 grams of protein per slice. With just cottage cheese and eggs, it fits a keto diet or a carnivore diet, and is also low-carb, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly. The lift comes from whipped egg whites folded into a blended cottage cheese base.

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What to Know Before You Start

The texture is closer to cottage cheese cloud bread than a regular loaf. You can slice and lightly toast it, but it will not hold packed sandwiches.
Use full-fat cottage cheese and blend it completely smooth first. Lumps show up as wet pockets in the final slice.
Cream of tartar is optional but recommended for beginners. It stabilises whipped egg whites so they hold their volume during folding – the most common complaint on the original recipe.
Do not skip the cooling step in the method below. A sudden temperature drop is the main reason this keto loaf deflates. I used to skip it and end up with a flat pancake every second bake.

Watch how I make this in minutes! It’s like we’re cooking side-by-side in my kitchen!

The full list of ingredients, including the amounts, is in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese and Egg Bread

Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Line an 8″x4″ loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
Separate the eggs – egg whites into one clean, dry bowl, egg yolks into a blender. Any trace of yolk in the whites stops them whipping.
Add the cottage cheese to a blender, food processor, or immersion blender with the yolks. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add cream of tartar to the whites if using. Whip until stiff peaks form. They should stand up without falling when you lift the beaters.
Add the cottage cheese mixture to the egg whites in thirds, folding gently after each addition. Scrape under and over with a wide spatula, do not stir. A few pale streaks are fine.
Pour into the lined pan and smooth the top lightly. Do not tap the pan.
Bake for about 20 minutes. Start checking at 15. If the top is golden brown and set, turn the oven off.
Prop the oven door open a few inches with a wooden spoon. Leave the loaf inside for at least 15 minutes. Do not skip this. It is what stops it deflating.
Remove and cool in the pan for another 10 minutes before slicing.

Whole loaf of cottage cheese and egg bread with a golden cracked crust on a white plate set on a wooden board — Cottage Cheese and Egg Bread (No Flour, No Almond Flour)

Swaps and Variations

Low fat cottage cheese works, but the loaf may not rise as much and the crumb will be less rich.
Whites-only works for a lighter result. I keep the yolks in for the richness and colour.
One tablespoon of unflavored protein powder can go into the blender with the yolk mixture for a boost. Fold even more carefully. The extra solid makes the batter heavier.
For a sweet version with Swerve and lemon, check my Sweet Cottage Cheese Bread instead. Same method, different flavor.

How I Serve It

A couple of slices with my morning coffee, usually with a thin layer of butter and a pinch of bagel seasoning. For something sweeter, a thin spread of keto lemon curd works well. Keep the layer thin, the bread is delicate. A regular toaster is too aggressive, but a toaster oven on low or a dry non-stick pan works.

Storage and Leftovers

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The texture softens as it sits – normal for a flourless egg white bread. Let slices cool fully before stacking.

I would not recommend freezing. The texture is too delicate after thawing.

Close-up of keto cottage cheese bread slices lined up in a row on a white plate showing the soft airy interior texture — Keto Cottage Cheese Bread (2 Ingredients)

If It Does Not Come Out Right

Flat loaf or pancake – Egg white volume was lost during folding. Fold slower, stop as soon as just combined. Use cream of tartar if you are not confident. If it comes out completely flat, what you have is essentially a 2 ingredient cottage cheese flatbread. Still good, just not a loaf.
Deflated after coming out – You skipped the oven door step. Turn the oven off, prop the door open, leave the loaf inside for 15 minutes.
Tastes too eggy – A pinch of salt in the yolk mixture helps. So does grated cheese or a dash of garlic powder.
Dense or wet center – Cottage cheese was not fully smooth, or the loaf needs a few more minutes. Bake until the top is fully golden and the center feels springy.

FAQs

What is the difference between cottage cheese bread and cloud bread?

Traditional cloud bread uses cream cheese and whipped egg whites. This recipe swaps the cream cheese for cottage cheese, which gives it more protein and a slightly denser, breadier crumb. Same airy technique, different base.

Can I use liquid egg whites from a carton?

You can, but the rise is less reliable – fresh whites whip to a taller, more stable peak. If carton is all you have, use ones labelled 100% egg whites with no additives.

Can I make this without parchment paper?

Yes. Spray the pan generously with a neutral oil like avocado or olive. Let the loaf cool fully before releasing – warm flourless bread will tear.

Pinterest pin for 2 ingredient cottage cheese bread with a whole loaf on top and a sliced loaf on the bottom, text reads high protein low carb 2 ingredient cottage cheese bread no flour — 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread (High Protein, No Flour)

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