What makes cottage bread different?

Cottage cheese bread stands out because it’s not made with traditional ingredients like yeast or refined flour. Instead, it uses high-protein cottage cheese and either oats or alternative flours to create a loaf that’s soft, moist, and far more nutritious. It’s also flourless, sugar-free, and doesn’t require kneading or rising time, making it much easier and quicker to prepare than classic bread. Unlike store-bought loaves, cottage cheese bread has a delicate, rich texture and is packed with protein and healthy fats, offering more staying power and better blood sugar balance with each slice. It’s the kind of bread that feeds both your body and your cravings.

Is cottage cheese bread low carb?

It can be. If you make it with almond flour or another low-carb base instead of oats, cottage cheese bread fits perfectly into a low-carb or keto lifestyle. Even when made with oats, it’s still significantly lower in carbs than traditional bread, and it offers more protein and fiber per slice. This makes it a smart choice for anyone looking to reduce carbs without giving up satisfying, delicious bread. You can also customize the ingredients to further reduce carbs by avoiding sweeteners, using full-fat cottage cheese, and adding high-fiber seeds like chia or flax.

Will cottage cheese melt when baked?

Yes, but not in a way that makes the bread runny or unstable. When baked, cottage cheese blends right into the batter and disappears into the crumb, giving the bread its signature moist texture without leaving behind chunks. If you blend the ingredients in a food processor or blender before baking, the cottage cheese integrates completely, creating a smooth, consistent texture throughout the loaf. It helps create a creamy, soft center while also holding everything together naturally—no extra fat or thickeners required.

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Description

This high-protein cottage cheese bread is soft, moist, and made without flour or added sugar. It’s quick to prepare, blender-friendly, and perfect for both sweet and savory toppings. Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding a hungry family, this flourless loaf delivers wholesome comfort in every slice.

Ingredients

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2 cups cottage cheese

1½ cups rolled oats

4 eggs

2 tbs olive oil

1 tbs baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Drain the cottage cheese as much as possible to remove excess liquid, then discard the liquid.
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until mostly smooth. Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Let the bread rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Then carefully transfer it to a wire rack and cool for another 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

No blender? No problem. You can mix the ingredients in a bowl by hand—it’ll still turn out great.

If you’re substituting oats, use almond flour or all-purpose flour instead, but reduce the amount to 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1slice
Calories: 172kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 429mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 91mg