Viral Cottage Cheese Brownie Recipe

​I’ve seen a couple of viral cottage cheese brownies but one has over 25 grams of carbs and another uses whole wheat flour. I didn’t see any that were actually keto friendly or gluten free on social media so I got to work to make my own version my way. 

This  little kitchen experiment turned into one of the best healthy brownie recipes I’ve ever made: sugar-free, low-carb keto cottage cheese brownies.

At first, the idea of using a cottage cheese in a brownie batter might sound appetizing, but hear me out—these brownies have a fudgy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy center that rivals even traditional brownie recipes.

Not only do these brownies fix chocolate cravings and sweet tooth moments, but they’re also a great source of protein, making them the perfect healthy sweet treat to fit into a keto diet, low carb lifestyle, or even as a post-workout snack.

Whether you’re a brownie lover who usually prefers cakey brownies or fudgy brownies, this recipe delivers the best of both worlds with moist crumbs, gooey center, and a creamy texture thanks to the cottage cheese.

What Makes This Recipe Great

Simple recipe with easy substitutions. You don’t need fancy skills or equipment—though a food processor helps make the batter silky smooth.

Just blend, bake in your favorite baking dish, and line it with parchment paper for best results. In about 30 minutes, you’ll have a healthy sweet treat ready for meal prep, dessert, or snacking.

Keto-friendly and sugar-free. No refined sugar, no regular flour, no added sugar—just clean, simple ingredients. These brownies are naturally lower in net carbs, making them a guilt-free indulgence.

Fudgy brownies with protein content. Most keto brownies rely on heavy cream or oils, but here the cottage cheese mixture brings a creamy texture and a subtle tang that pairs perfectly with unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch cocoa powder.

The result is a fudgy texture that feels just like traditional brownies but with more grams of protein.

Core Ingredients & Substitutions

Coconut flour or almond flour. Either low carb flour option works here. Coconut flour keeps it nut-free and boosts grams of fiber, while almond flour adds extra richness. You will need a lot more almond flour though to equal what I used for coconut flour.

The texture will be less fudgy and more cakey with almond flour, because it won’t tighten up as much as coconut flour does. If you want to swap 1 tbsp coconut flour → you need about ¼ cup (4 tbsp) almond flour to get similar structure.

Cottage Cheese. The secret to these viral cottage cheese brownies! I prefer using full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier finish, but low-fat or even Greek yogurt can be swapped in.

Unsweetened cocoa powder. For that bold chocolate flavor. If you love dark chocolate brownies, try mixing in some dark chocolate chips for extra indulgence.

Vanilla extract. Balances out the cocoa and enhances the overall brownie batter flavor.

Low carb sweetener. Opt for liquid chocolate monk fruit, or use a low carb confectioners style sweetener. 

Optional add-ins: chocolate protein powder for extra protein content, sugar free maple syrup or sugar-free syrups for flavor, or chopped nuts for crunch.

Troubleshooting & Tips

Sticking to the pan? – Always line with parchment paper for easy lifting.

Grainy batter – Make sure your coconut flour is fine-textured. If needed, pulse your dry ingredients in a food processor.

Wet batter – Cottage cheese can add extra moisture. Adding one more tablespoon coconut flour usually fixes it.

Too dense? – Don’t overmix and be sure your baking powder is fresh.

Freezing & Storing Leftovers

Freezer: Wrap individual brownies and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Perfect for healthy brownie meal prep!

Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.

Refrigerator: Keeps for up to a week; reheat for that just-baked feel.

Why You’ll Love These Brownies

This recipe combines the comfort of traditional brownies with a modern, health-conscious twist: no sugar, more protein, and fewer carbs. The fudgy texture, gooey center, and rich chocolate flavor will satisfy even the biggest brownie lovers—without spiking your blood sugar.

So next time you’re craving brownies, skip the regular sugar and refined flour and whip up a batch of these keto brownies.

They’re the perfect healthy brownie recipe for satisfying sweet cravings, supporting your macros, and even impressing your family with a recipe that feels indulgent but is secretly packed with protein.

Grab that tub of cottage cheese, mix up this simple recipe, and let these become your new favorite chocolate fix.

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Easy Fudgy Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese Brownies

This recipe combines the comfort of traditional brownies with a modern, health-conscious twist: no sugar, more protein, and fewer carbs. The fudgy texture, gooey center, and rich chocolate flavor will satisfy even the biggest brownie lovers—without spiking your blood sugar.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8 brownies

Calories 116kcal

Author Brenda Bennett/Sugar Free Mom

Ingredients

• 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup chocolate collagen
• 1/3 cup Monk Fruit Allulose confectioners
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp chocolate liquid Monk Fruit
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×4 loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease.
• Add cottage cheese to a food processor and blend cottage cheese until smooth.
• Add in egg yolks, cocoa powder, collagen, low carb confectioners, coconut flour, liquid monk fruit, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt until thick and uniform.

  Fold in chocolate chips.
• Spread batter evenly into prepared loaf pan.
• Bake 25–30 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
• Cool at least 20–30 minutes before slicing — it will firm as it rests.
• Store in an airtight container, lined with parchment or wax paper between layers in the fridge for up to 5 days. They firm up in the fridge and have a fudge like texture.
• To Freeze: Wrap individual squares in parchment and place in a zip bag or container. Freeze up to 2–3 months.

  Thaw in fridge overnight, or microwave 15–20 seconds for a softer, warm brownie.

Notes

This recipe makes 8 brownies.

5 g net carbs

MMM™ Approved!

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Easy Keto Low Carb Chicken Nuggets

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’ve made my fair share of low-carb, keto-friendly chicken nugget recipes—some with cream cheese, some with cheddar, some with mozzarella cheese, some baked, some air fried.

But these new Cottage Cheese Chicken Nuggets? Hands down, they are the best batch I’ve ever made.

My daughter even said: “Mom, these are even better than your cream cheese nuggets. They’re moister, juicier, and taste like real nuggets!”

That’s a win in my book.

These high protein chicken nuggets have 32 grams of protein per 4! All nutrition data is on the printable recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Why Cottage Cheese Makes These Nuggets Exceptional

So what’s the secret to these easy keto chicken nuggets that got a thumbs up from my picky daughter who’s not on a keto diet? It’s the cottage cheese!

No food processor needed either!

Juicy and tender: Cottage cheese keeps the ground chicken from drying out, which can easily happen in chicken nugget recipes.

Protein boost: Cottage cheese is naturally high in protein but lower in fat than cream cheese, so these nuggets fit perfectly into my Midlife Macro Method™ for high-protein, moderate-fat meals.

Better texture: Once drained and blended, cottage cheese gives just the right amount of creaminess to hold everything together without being heavy or greasy.

Keto-friendly crunch: Instead of breadcrumbs, I used pork rinds panko both inside the mix and as the crispy coating. It’s carb-free and gives that golden brown nugget bite everyone loves.

No almond flour or coconut flour needed!

Recipe Variations

Skip the Cottage Cheese:
If you’re not into cottage cheese, swap it for cream cheese or Greek yogurt, but keep in mind it changes the texture a bit.

Spicy Kick:
Add chili powder or cayenne pepper to the mix for a bolder, spicy nugget experience.

Add Herbs:
Fresh or dried herbs like parsley, dill, or chives can add a fresh pop of flavor right into the mix.

Quick and Easy Cooking Method

I tested these keto chicken nuggets recipe in the air fryer, and honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever make them any other way again.

• Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes, flip, then cook another 5 minutes.
• Perfectly golden on the outside, tender and moist inside.

Of course, you can also bake them in the oven or pan-fry if you prefer, but the air fryer gave me that fast-food nugget vibe with zero mess. Full instructions are all methods are below in the recipe card. 

Meal Prep & Freezer Friendly

Another reason this keto nuggets recipe is going to the top of my list? It’s incredibly meal-prep friendly.

• Freeze unbaked nuggets: Shape, coat, and freeze on a baking sheet. Once solid, transfer to a freezer bag. Cook straight from frozen, just adding a few extra minutes.
• Freeze after baking: Bake or air fry, let them cool completely, then freeze. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for a quick, protein-packed meal anytime.

Either way, you can make a double batch and always have healthy, kid-approved nuggets ready to go.

Freezing & Storing Leftovers

Freezing:
Cool the cooked nuggets completely, then store them in a single layer on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen using the oven or air fryer.

Storing:
Keep leftover nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, use the oven to keep them crispy or the microwave for convenience.

How To Reheat

Oven Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place nuggets on a baking sheet, loosely cover with foil to avoid drying out, and bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until heated through and crispy.

Microwave Method
Place nuggets on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. This is quick but might soften the coating a bit.

Air Fryer Method
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Heat nuggets for 5-7 minutes, shaking halfway through. This keeps the coating crispy while warming the inside nicely.

Stovetop Method
Warm a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook nuggets for 3-4 minutes per side until heated through and crisp. Cover with a lid if they need a little extra warming on the inside.

Midlife Macro Method™ Approved

That means you can enjoy these homemade chicken nuggets guilt-free on a calorie deficit day, or pair them with avocado or a creamy dip on a maintenance day.

Either way, they fit right into my Midlife Macro Method™ approach. I’d recommend doubling the serving amount for a high protein meal!

Favorite Dipping Sauces

Primal Kitchen Honey mustard is perfect for MMM deficit days.

Homemade Ranch Dressing is great for MMM maintenance days.

What you see here in my pictures is the recipe for Ali Miller’s Turmeric Honey Mustard from Naturally Nourished Kids .

Buffalo Sauce

Can I use canned chicken instead?

You could but they make not be as moist and juicy as with using ground chicken. 

​Can I use a rotisserie chicken?

Again as with the canned chicken, already cooked chicken will yield a drier chicken nugget so fresh ground chicken is best in my opinion. 

​Can I use chicken breast pieces instead of ground?

Yes, as long as it’s fresh, uncooked I think it will be as equally moist if you can’t find ground chicken. Just use your food processor to grind the meat.

​Can I use this recipe for other meats?

Totally. Try it with turkey or even pork tenderloin cut into bite-sized pieces for a twist on the classic nuggets.

Is cottage cheese the only way to keep these nuggets moist?

It gives great moisture, but you can experiment with Greek yogurt or even mashed avocado for different textures.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Not really with cottage cheese as a main ingredient, but you could try a dairy-free cream cheese if you’re up for some experimenting.

How should I store leftover uncooked nuggets?

Keep them in a sealed container in the fridge and cook within 24 hours for best texture and safety.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Whether you’re making these for your kids, meal prepping for yourself, or looking for a new high-protein, keto-friendly recipe to add to your rotation, these Cottage Cheese Chicken Nuggets check every box: easy, delicious, nutritious, and freezer-friendly.

Honestly, I didn’t think I’d beat my cream cheese nugget recipe—but cottage cheese proved me wrong. This one’s here to stay!

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Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese Chicken Nuggets Recipe

These low carb keto cottage cheese chicken nuggets are a shining example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something really tasty and satisfying. They’re versatile enough for snacks, meals, or even a party platter, and the best part is you don’t have to compromise on flavor or texture. Whether you’re new to keto or just looking to shake up the usual chicken nugget routine, these hit the spot without fuss.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings @ 4 nuggets

Calories 268kcal

Author Brenda Bennett/Sugar Free Mom

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken or see FAQs above
• 1/2 cup full fat cottage cheese or see FAQs above
• 1 large egg beaten
• 1/2 cup pork rind panko
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Coating

• 1 cup pork rind panko
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

• Place the ground chicken in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Place the cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer to drain or use a cheesecloth and allow to sit for about 5 minutes to remove excess liquids.
• While the cottage cheese is sitting, place all the remaining ingredients into the large bowl with the ground chicken and stir to combine. Stir in the cottage cheese.
• Using a large cookie scoop, about 1.5 tablespoons, scoop mixture and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Shape into a nugget and flatten slightly.
• Mix together the coating ingredients in a shallow bowl and roll each nugget in seasoned pork rind panko, pressing gently to adhere.

Air Fry Method

• If you don't have an extra large air fryer basket, place half of the nuggets in the basket and refrigerate the rest or freeze. Air fry at 400 degrees F. for 10 minutes, flipping over half way through.

Oven Method

• Place nuggets in an even layer onto a greased baking sheet pan or use parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 425 degrees F oven for 15-20 minutes.

Stove Top Method

• Pan fry over medium heat in a large skillet using bacon fat or avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil or oil of choice for 3-4 minutes per side.

  Cooking until internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
• Keep leftover nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

1.5 g net carbs per serving of 4 nuggets

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving @ 4 nuggets | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

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Healthy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

This high protein mini cheesecake has a high protein content because of swapping some of the cream cheese in traditional cheesecake with cottage cheese.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a classic cheesecake but now that I’m over 50 I understand the importance of prioritizing protein at all costs to maintain the muscle I have as I age. Studies also show that a higher protein diet can help satiate and reduce cravings if you’ve got a sweet tooth. 

Regardless if you’re on a ketogenic diet or not, maintaining muscle is the key to good health as we grow older.

I’ve been following a keto diet since 2015 and low carb diet before that. I started creating my sugar free recipes since 2011 on my website.

Besides amazing keto desserts I have a ton of family friendly low carb and keto breakfasts, appetizers, lunches, and main entrees of all kinds and especially for picky kids and picky husbands. 

Keeping some of the traditional ingredients I use in my low carb cheesecake recipe like sour cream and cream cheese, and then adding a cup of cottage cheese has created an amazing velvety texture that is just as good as the larger version I have shared. 

Cottage cheese is a good source of protein and I eat it every day and also add it to many of my keto low carb new recipes. 

No Bake Cheesecake versus Baked Cheesecake

The difference between the two kinds of cheesecakes is really in the cream cheese mixture.

A traditional cheesecake that’s baked, adds eggs and is more thick and dense in texture. A no bake cheesecake isn’t as thick and dense, more lighter in texture and no eggs are required so it’s an easy dessert.

The beauty of cottage cheese cake without eggs is that you can taste and adjust the sweetener for your taste buds and not worry about getting sick from eating raw eggs in a cheesecake batter. 

I love no bake cheesecake recipes since you don’t need any baking time or a water bath which is time consuming. 

Both kinds of keto cheesecakes still have delicious flavor so you really can’t go wrong especially if you’re following a keto diet! 

Can I swap the cottage cheese?

Yes if you don’t want cottage cheese you could swap it with Ricotta cheese for the same amount of protein but more fat and carbs.

You could also swap with Greek yogurt but will have less protein with that option, though it still works for a creamy texture.

Our high protein cottage cheese cheesecake doesn’t need any protein powder or keto flours like almond flour. All nutritional information is at the bottom of this page on the printable recipe card.

Can I use low fat cottage cheese instead?

If you want to lower the fat in this keto cheesecake recipe you can use low fat instead of full fat cottage cheese.

You can also use low fat cream cheese if you prefer. I don’t think it will alter the creamy filling and in this high protein cheesecake. 

Can I skip the water bath?

You can skip adding water to the bottom of the pan when baking, but it could unevenly cook the cheesecake and cause cracking in the center of the cheesecake. Just add a little water to the pan for best results.

Can I add a pie crust?

I don’t think the cottage cheesecake needs a crust, but if you really want to add one, you can use my no bake crust recipe for the cheesecake crust for this baked cottage cheese cheesecake. 

Can I change the low carb sweetener used?

Yes you can use any low carb sweetener you like in this keto cheesecake recipe and if you prefer sugar or maple syrup feel free to use that.

Real sugar or maple syrup will add a significant amount of carbs and sugar to this healthy cheesecake recipe.

Here’s my Sweetener Guide & Conversion Chart to compare granulated, confectioners, and liquid sweeteners.

More Cottage Cheese Recipes

Sugar Free No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Recipe

Keto Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread

Keto Strawberry Cottage Cheese Mousse

Keto Cottage Cheese Pancake Muffin and this recipe can be made in an air fryer. 

Keto High Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Recipe

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Mini High Protein Keto Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 4 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 161kcal

Author Brenda Bennett | Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 ounces full-fat cream cheese
• 2 ounces sour cream
• 1-2 tsp Monk Fruit Liquid sweetener
• pinch salt
• 2 eggs room temperature

Optional flavoring: 1 teaspoon of each lemon zest, lemon juice

Optional Crust

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
• Add all ingredients, except eggs, into a food processor or high powered blender and blend until smooth. You could add to a large bowl and blend with an electric hand mixer if you don't have a food processor.

  Taste for sweetness and add more if needed. Then add eggs and blend again. If adding a crust mixture, spread that onto the bottom of springform pan first. Pour cheesecake filling into a 6 inch spring form pan or 4- six ounce ramekins.
• Place pan or ramekins onto a small baking sheet pan. Add some hot water to the bottom of the pan which will help even cooking. 
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is set, firm but still jiggly. Refrigerate 1-2 hours. Add toppings and enjoy!
• Storage: Cover any leftover cheesecake with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

Optional Toppings

• Sugar Free Whipped Cream and Sugar Free Keto Caramel Sauce

  or fresh berries

Notes

The nutritional information does not include optional toppings. Since there is no dietary fiber in this recipe, net carbs does not apply. Total carbs per slice is 3 grams.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 122mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Easy Keto Biscuit Recipe

This is the perfect recipe for easy keto biscuits the whole family will love and I say that with confidence since my very picky family ate these up!

I should have made a double batch of these cheesy biscuits but I always test with the taste testers of my family before sharing on my blog.

They all loved the texture and cheesy flavor of these baked biscuits. This is definitely a wonderful recipe you could make for those not on a keto diet or low-carb diet. 

​The best part about this low-carb biscuit is how simple it is to just throw all the ingredients into your food processor, make mounds and  bake in a buttered cast iron skillet or a prepared baking sheet pan if you don’t have a cast iron.

But if you really want that crusty exterior that resembles a traditional biscuit made with regular flour, for best results get a cast iron skillet!

Black Friday sales are coming, this is the one I love on Amazon! 

Carbs in Traditional Biscuits

According to the app Cronometer, individual biscuits from Red Lobster have 16 grams of carbs and only 3 grams protein. Not a good thing when you’re following a ketogenic diet for weight loss and want to stay in ketosis and avoid cravings.

Next time you’re craving a biscuit, try our easy cheesy biscuit with 8 simple ingredients!

Carbs in Cheesy Keto Biscuits

​I adapted this keto biscuit recipe from my original fathead dough cheesy biscuits. The original fathead dough recipe makes 12 and is a bit more work to melt the cheeses together but you do get a similar biscuit like from Red Lobster.

Those keto cheddar bay biscuits also have a high amount of protein and are low in carbs like in this recipe. 

​Today’s cheesy keto biscuits incorporate cottage cheese and actually don’t need any butter, olive oil or coconut oil in the coconut flour mixture.

These keto cheese biscuits have a total of 6 grams of carbs, with 131 calories and 10 grams protein.

With 4 grams dietary fiber, they have just 2 g net carbs per roll. All the rest of the nutrition info is in the recipe card at the very bottom of this post. 

Can I bake these without a cast iron skillet?

Yes if you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can bake these low carb biscuits on a parchment paper lined large baking sheet pan or use a silicone mat on a baking sheet pan.

Can I replace the mozzarella cheese?

I haven’t tested this keto biscuit recipe with any other cheese but I do think cheddar cheese would be a good replacement. Update; I have successfully tested with this cheddar and it’s delicious! Here’s the recipe!

I’m not sure on how the texture would be but I do think it would work and would make amazing keto cheddar biscuits. I do not recommend swapping with parmesan cheese as it won’t yield the same texture. 

Can I replace the cottage cheese?

I don’t know why you would want to as the cottage cheese provides the high protein amount in these keto friendly biscuits and you really can’t taste the cottage cheese at all!

But if you want to swap it out I would recommend ricotta cheese since it has just as much protein. 

Another option that might work though I have not tested it would be sour cream like I use in my delicious recipe for cloud bread or you could also try plain Greek yogurt. I would NOT recommend replacing cottage cheese with cream cheese in this recipe. 

Can I replace the coconut flour?

You would need a lot more of any other keto flours to replace coconut flour. Coconut flour is dense and requires more liquids unlike other keto flour. 1/4 cup coconut flour is about equal to 1 cup superfine almond flour. 

More Keto Bread Recipes

Keto Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Keto Cottage Cheese Garlic Herb Bread

Keto Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Keto 90 second Cottage Cheese Bread

Keto 90 Second Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Keto 90 Second Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Bread

Easy Cheesy Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese Biscuits

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Easy Cheesy Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese Biscuits

Easy Fluffy Cheesy Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese Biscuits made with coconut flour are incredibly delicious with a perfect soft inside and crusty outside from baking in a cast iron skillet. Just 8 ingredients! Ready in 20 minutes from start to finish!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 131kcal

Author Brenda Bennett/Sugar Free Mom

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese  (I used 4%)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to an 8 inch cast iron skillet and place in the oven while it preheats.
• Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until combined and forms a dough.
• Use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to measure 6 mounds of dough. Once oven is preheated, remove skillet and place mounds in center of the skillet, touching one another.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes. I topped with a pat of butter over each roll and added back to the oven to melt butter for just a minute or two. The melted butter on top of a warm biscuit is perfection!
• Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze between pieces of parchment paper in a ziplock bag or freezer container for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating. To reheat from fridge, warm in microwave for 30 seconds then slice and toast or simply warm in toaster oven at 325 degrees for 5 minutes. 

Air Fryer Option

• I've successfully made another version using cheddar cheese and the air fryer. Please see this recipe, Easy Air Fryer Keto Cheddar Cottage Cheese Biscuits.

Notes

Just 2 g net carbs per biscuit

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1mg

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History of the Keto Cloud Bread Recipe

The original recipe for cloud bread or oopsie bread started a lot time ago with Dr.Atkins for a low-carb diet. It was a fluffy bread, more like a sandwich bun and it’s main ingredient was eggs and cream cheese.

It was a fairly easy recipe that many found once again as the keto diet took off. 

With it’s simple ingredients it became popular for anyone following a ketogenic diet, but for me, the first time I made it, I found it wasn’t a great recipe as far as taste and texture. 

It tends to be light and have an airy texture, but with a very eggy taste and not at all like a piece of regular bread to make a sandwich with.

I was the first person to create the cloud bread into an actual loaf of bread. I also changed out the cream cheese and used sour cream because that cream cheese always got stuck to the roof of my mouth and sour cream gave it the best texture.  

That’s what I did back in 2016, I published my adaption to Cloud Bread which also included whey protein powder to provide a bit more substance. My cloud bread tastes like white bread!

It produces a fluffy cloud bread recipe like no other that you can truly use as sandwich bread! If you see the use of protein powder in cloud bread anywhere else, you know it was first published by ME in 2016, so all others are copycats. 

COTTAGE CHEESE BREADS

If your on tik tok, you’ve seen the 2-ingredient cottage cheese bread, you will see it uses just whipped egg whites and cottage cheese though some other cottage cheese bread recipes actually use bread flour or all purpose flour and are not keto friendly or gluten free. 

It is absolutely tasteless with water, cottage cheese and liquid egg whites, don’t even try it. 

Always check the ingredients on tiktok- make the ones that don’t include regular refined flours and sugar because there are a ton of content creators who care nothing about using quality ingredients for keto. 

What Kind of Cottage Cheese is Best?

The brand I like best is Green Valley organic, but the Lactaid brand is also a great brand as is, the Good Culture brand.

I don’t recommend fat free cottage cheese because it won’t be as satisfying as full fat cottage cheese or as creamy. I like to use lactose free cottage cheese since my daughter and I both have lactose intolerance. 

Full-fat cottage cheese is best, either 4% or 2% cottage cheese will yield the best results. 

Can I swap the whey protein powder?

I wouldn’t recommend that. 

The whey protein powder acts like gluten would in baked gluten-free alternatives. It not only provides a great fluffy texture, it helps give the bread height and lift and a nice bite!

Try this cottage cheese bread recipe if you don’t want to use whey protein powder, but it does use egg white protein powder. 

This cottage cheese bread with egg white protein powder is the lowest in fat and the highest in protein of all the bread recipes. It also needs dried whole egg powder instead of fresh eggs.

Can I swap the cottage cheese?

Yes you can swap it out but just remember, you are changing the macros. This cinnamon swirl cottage cheese bread has 9 grams of protein and just 1 gram of carbs per slice.

You can swap the cottage cheese with ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt but those will also increase your carb count in the nutritional information in the printable recipe card below. 

Can I swap the Allulose?

You could make the cinnamon swirl without the Allulose if you can’t buy it where you live or you could make your own allulose syrup at home with my recipe.

Just make sure to have the brown sugar substitute sweetener for this cloud bread recipe or you won’t have that cinnamon swirl authentic flavor and taste. 

Storage for Keto Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Cloud Bread

Once your loaf has cooked and cooled completely, slice into 12 slices.

The best way to store is in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or you can lay slices between pieces of parchment paper then in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Take a piece or two out of the freezer and toast! 

More Low-Carb Bread Recipes 

Low Carb Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread

Low Carb Flax Bread

Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread

Keto Everything Bagel Almond flour Bread

Low Carb Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Best Keto Coconut Flour Bread

Keto Recipes Using Cottage Cheese

Chicken Cottage Cheese Crust Pizza

Cottage Cheese Chicken Patties

Keto Cottage Cheese Hawaiian Rolls

Low Carb Cream Cheese Stuffed Brioche Rolls

90 second Keto Cottage Cheese Pumpkin English Muffin

90 second Keto Cottage Cheese Bread

Can I make these into muffins instead?

Yes, you can turn this cloud bread loaf into muffins instead! Using this a extra large muffin pan is best so you have nice and full puffy muffins with cinnamon swirl on top.

Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick in center comes out clean.

Keto Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Cloud Bread

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Keto Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Cloud Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 12 slices

Calories 68kcal

Author Brenda Bennett | Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs separated, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar or cream of tartar
• 4 ounces cottage cheese or 113 grams
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup whey protein powder or 2.5 scoops or 62 grams
• 1/4 cup egg white protein powder or 20 grams
• 1 tbsp Allulose optional

Cinnamon Swirl

• 1/2 cup Monk Fruit Allulose Brown sweetener
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp yacon syrup optional or use liquid allulose or sugar free maple syrup

Instructions

• Preheat oven at 300 degrees F.
• Place your egg whites in a stand mixer or electric hand mixer with vinegar and whip until stiff peaks. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
• Place the egg yolks in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and whisk and stir well to combine. You can also just add these ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Fold in a small amount of egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture a little at a time until it's all incorporated.
• Pour this into a parchment lined and greased 9 by 5 loaf pan. Stir together the cinnamon swirl ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture over the top of the bread. Use a knife to make swirls through the bread.
• Bake on the middle shelf of oven for 50 minutes or until a toothpick or skewer stick in the center comes out clean and it's golden brown.

  Shut the oven off but do not open the door and allow it to stay 10 more minutes in the oven.
• Enjoy warm, toasted with a little butter! Here is a video on Facebook making the loaf as rolls.

Notes

 

PLEASE NOTE: When making these as rolls and not as a loaf, the cooking time will only be 40-45 minutes. Use this extra large muffin pan. 

The cloud bread recipe with sour cream was published first on 2016 and updated and improved in 2021. This cottage cheese cloud bread loaf is adapted from the original in 2016.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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What is 90-second Bread?

This is the easiest keto bread recipe you will ever make! Just 5 total ingredients needed!

This is a microwave keto bread that looks and tastes like an English Muffin and it’s made in less than 2 minutes!

The best part about this recipe is how quick you can curb bread cravings and that is a true game changer when it comes to low carb recipes and keto recipes!

I adapted this recipe from my very viral popular 2-minute Keto English Muffin recipe! 

Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe

​If you happen to be on tik tok and have seen the 2-ingredient cottage cheese bread, you will see it uses just liquid egg whites and cottage cheese and I’ve tried it and it doesn’t taste good at all.

Some other cottage cheese bread recipes actually use bread flour or all purpose flour and are NOT keto-friendly bread or gluten free. 

Always check the ingredients on tiktok- make the ones that don’t include regular refined flours and sugar because there are a ton of content creators who care nothing about using quality ingredients for a keto diet and are just looking for a quick viral video for themselves.

I created a couple of cottage cheese breads that make an entire loaf and do require some specific ingredients like egg white protein powder and whey protein.

Many of you mentioned how you couldn’t make these breads with such expensive ingredients and being on a tight budget so I set out to create a quick keto bread recipe that doesn’t use either of those ingredients.

Why You Will Love this Quick Bread

The best thing about this delicious bread is that it doesn’t require any special ingredients or kitchen gadgets to make! Simple ingredients that you can find in your local grocery store.

​All you need is a small bowl to stir the ingredients together, no blender or mixer or loaf pan needed. Simply grease two small ramekins or microwave-safe bowl with coconut oil, avocado oil or olive oil spray and divide the batter between the two dishes. 

​This has the best texture and for just 4 grams of carbs, it’s a great recipe for anyone looking for the perfect low carb bread that’s literally fool proof!

​No eggy taste as it only needs 1 large egg! No psyllium husk powder, no xanthan gum, no gelatin and it still makes a fluffy bread!

Best Keto Bread Recipe

Making a ketogenic diet or low carb lifestyle sustainable means being able to enjoy a low carb bread recipe every now and then so you don’t feel deprived.

When you can make a savory quick bread that tastes amazing but also has a good amount of protein and healthy fats, you will feel satiated and satisfied. 

That’s what living this as a lifestyle means to me. Being able to enjoy the savory taste of keto toast but without the high carb count. 

​Can I swap the cottage cheese?

If you really don’t want to try using cottage cheese, you could swap it with ricotta cheese but please note, you will add more fat, more calories and more carbs, but it’s just about the same as far as protein.

If you don’t care about the amount of protein, you could swap the cottage cheese with heavy cream. 

I have not tested this recipe swapping cottage cheese with either cream cheese or sour cream.

Can I swap the powdered peanut butter?

Yes you can swap the powdered peanut butter with regular no sugar added peanut butter. I’ve added the nutritional information in the recipe card below if you use that instead.

You can also swap with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut free option.

Here’s a video of my Nut Free 90 second Cottage Cheese Bread.

​Can I replace the almond flour?

Yes if you can’t use almond flour due to a tree nut allergy, you can swap it with sunflower seed meal. I do not recommend using coconut flour for this microwave bread as it will be strong in flavor and may be a bit too sweet as well. 

​Can I make this egg free?

I have not tested an egg substitute for this recipe but I think since it’s just one egg, that you could easily replace it to make an egg-free keto bread. 

NEED DAIRY FREE BREAD?

If you need dairy free this is the best high protein low-carb cloud bread recipe.

NEED LOWEST FAT BREAD?

This cottage cheese bread with egg white protein powder is the lowest in fat and the highest in protein of all the loaves of bread recipes I have. It also needs dried whole egg powder instead of fresh eggs.

How to Store 

After cooking and allowing the bread to cool, you can store in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to slice and toast it. Keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge or freezer for up to 3 months. 

More Keto Mug Recipes

1-minute Keto Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

1-minute Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

1-Minute Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Sugar Free Red Velvet Couple’s Mug Cake

Sugar Free Cannoli Mug Cake

Sugar Free Tiramisu Mug Cake

2 minute Sugar Free Keto Cheesecakes

Single Serve Low Carb Keto Hamburger bun

90 second Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese English Muffin

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90 second keto cottage cheese bread

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 115kcal

Ingredients

Original 90 sec Keto Cottage Cheese English Muffin

• 2 tbsp cottage cheese (I used 4%) or either options above
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 2 tbsp no sugar added powdered peanut butter or no sugar added peanut butter or see notes above
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt optional

Nut Free 90 sec Keto Cottage Cheese English Muffin

• 2 tbsp cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp sunflower seed meal to replace almond flour in original
• 2 tbsp sunflower seed butter to replace peanut butter in original
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp blueberries optional
• 1/2 tsp vanilla liquid stevia optional

90 second Keto Cottage Cheese Pumpkin English Muffin

Instructions

Microwave Directions

• Grease two ramekins or microwave-safe bowls with olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil cooking spray. Set aside.
• Place the ingredients together in a small bowl and stir together until combined.
• Place one dish into the microwave and cook for 1 minute. Check with a toothpick in center. If it comes out clean it's done, if not, cook another 30 seconds. Repeat with second dish.
• Allow to cool enough to slice in half and toast.
• Enjoy with a tablespoon of butter or strawberry chia jam and cream cheese.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Oven Directions

• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8-10 minutes.

Notes

3 grams of net carbs per serving (serving size is one muffin)

Here’s a video making it on Facebook and Instagram. 

If you make this with regular natural, no sugar added peanut butter instead of powdered peanut butter, this is the nutritional information per serving:

Calories: 192

Carbs: 6 g

Protein: 10 g

Fat: 15 g

Fiber: 2 g

4 g net carbs

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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