Description
Discover the secret to a fluffy, high‑protein cottage cheese bread that’s perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Made with simple pantry staples, this easy recipe delivers a moist crumb packed with protein and flavor. Ideal for health‑conscious food lovers looking for a wholesome, homemade loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 390 g (1 3/4 cups) cottage cheese (full‑fat)
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 30 g (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 360 g (3 cups) all purpose flour
- 10 g (2 tsp) baking powder
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) baking soda
- 5 g (3/4 tsp) salt
- Egg wash for brushing the top
- Sesame seeds for topping (optional)
- Poppy seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, eggs, and olive oil; mix until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
- Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, add 1 tsp dried herbs or ½ tsp garlic powder to the dry ingredients. Store the cooled loaf in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 1 month. Reheat slices in a toaster or microwave for a quick, protein‑rich snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: high protein, cottage cheese, quick bread, healthy