Low-Carb Cinnamon Swirl Protein Bread Recipe (Gluten-Free)
Discover the ultimateLow-Carb Cinnamon Swirl Protein Bread Recipe (Gluten-Free)! Packed with protein, flavor, and perfect for keto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6large eggs, separated (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoonwhite vinegar or cream of tartar
- 4 ouncescottage cheese (about113 grams)
- ½ teaspoonbaking powder
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- ¾ cupwhey protein powder (about62 grams)
- ¼ cupegg white protein powder (about20 grams)
- 1 tablespoonAllulose (optional)
- Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cupMonk Fruit Sweetener or another brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoonsyacon syrup (optional, or substitute with liquid allulose or sugar-free maple syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites with vinegar (or cream of tartar) until stiff peaks form, approximately 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks, cottage cheese, baking powder, salt, whey protein powder, egg white protein powder, and Allulose (if using). Mix well, or blend until smooth.
- Gently fold small portions of the egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites, blending until fully incorporated.
- Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Pour the batter into the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the cinnamon swirl. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the batter and use a knife to swirl it through the dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, and the bread is golden brown.
- Once baked, turn off the oven, but leave the bread inside for another 10 minutes without opening the door.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying, especially if toasted with a little butter.
- Details: This gluten-free, low-carb cinnamon swirl protein bread is packed with protein and a touch of sweetness, making it a perfect snack or breakfast option. The combination of cottage cheese, egg whites, and protein powders ensures a moist, fluffy texture that satisfies without excess carbs.