Healthy Breads
VITA 3-Ingredient Cloud Protein Bread
A pillowy, gluten-free loaf made from just egg white protein powder, cottage cheese, and salt. Incredibly light, high in protein, and low in carbs — the perfect everyday bread without any flour.
Protein
9g
Calories
49 kcal
Prep Time
10 min
Servings
10
Ingredients
- •75 g egg white protein powder (egg albumen powder — pure, suitable for whipping)
- •180 ml water
- •250 g cottage cheese, 5% fat
- •1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 180 °C / 350 °F using conventional top and bottom heat — no fan. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- 2Combine the egg white protein powder and water. Mix briefly and let stand for 5–10 minutes to hydrate.
- 3Using a stand mixer, whip the mixture until it becomes very thick, airy, and forms stiff peaks.
- 4Meanwhile, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
- 5Add the blended cottage cheese and salt to the whipped egg-white mixture in 2–3 additions, gently folding with a spatula. Do not overmix or deflate the foam.
- 6Transfer immediately to the prepared loaf pan and gently smooth the top.
- 7Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the bread is risen, set, and golden on top.
- 8Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing. The crumb continues to set as it cools.
VITA Tips
- ✦Use pure egg white protein powder / egg albumen powder only — do not substitute whey, casein, collagen, whole egg powder, or flavoured powder. Only egg albumen creates the foam structure.
- ✦Make sure the mixing bowl and whisk are completely clean and grease-free. Even a tiny amount of fat can prevent the egg whites from whipping.
- ✦Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Slice and freeze for longer storage.