How to Make the Best Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe – This high protein cottage cheese bread is easy to make with a handful of ingredients like oats and tangy cottage cheese. It’s gluten-free, delicious, and terrific for slathering thick slices with your choice of savory or sweet toppings!

Full loaf of cottage cheese bread with oats in a white loaf pan.

Why We Love This High Protein Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe

Trying to cut back on wheat? We’ve got you covered! This amazingly tender High Protein Cottage Cheese Bread is a gluten-free and protein-rich bread that is super satisfying.

Perfect for when you are trying to watch your diet but still want something that feels carby and comforting. No wheat flour or active dry yeast is needed!

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The combination of cottage cheese and oats makes a lovely flavor and texture… It is a bit tangy like traditional white bread, but with a hearty nutty taste from the oats. To get that fluffiness and light bread-like sponginess, we simply blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor to create a thick, pourable batter. Easy-peasy!

This no-knead recipe is fabulous as an all-purpose bread… Use it for sandwiches, toast, and any yummy way to enjoy slices of bread.

Slice of cottage cheese bread topped with red jelly, on a white plate.

Ingredients You Need

  • Cottage cheese – full-fat yields the best bread texture and taste
  • Old fashioned rolled oats – extra thick or regular, but not quick oats
  • Eggs – room temperature is best for baking
  • Olive oil – or other neutral-tasting cooking oil like canola, vegetable, or avocado
  • Baking powder – a bit to boost the fluffy crumb
  • Granulated sugar – gives the bread a nice, light sweetness
  • Salt – just a pinch, essential for baking flavorful bread (kosher salt or sea salt)
Bread recipe ingredients: Bag of rolled oats, container of cottage cheese, and several eggs.

How to Make High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bread

  1. Grab a 9×5-inch bread pan and line it with parchment paper, making sure it covers the bottom and the long sides. Press it down so it stays put, then grease the short sides with a little olive oil to help hold everything in place.
  2. Now, grab your food processor! Toss in the cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, the rest of the olive oil, baking powder, sugar (or sweetener), and salt. Blend it all up until it’s nice and smooth and free of any lumps.
Eggs, cottage cheese, and oats in a food processor.
Blended ingredients into a white batter.
  1. Pour the dough into your prepped loaf pan and, if you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle a little extra oats on top for a nice touch.
  2. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes—you’ll know it’s done when a toothpick stuck deep into the loaf comes out clean. If the top starts looking a little too toasty in the last 10-15 minutes, just pop a piece of foil over it.
  3. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper edges to lift it out. Give it time to cool completely before slicing in—trust me, it’s worth the wait!
    Bread batter in a white loaf pan.
    Full loaf of cottage cheese bread with oats in a white loaf pan.

    Get the Complete (Printable) Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy!

    Serving Suggestions

    Enjoy thick, warm slices of cottage cheese bread with a generous slather of butter, jam, peanut butter, almond butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, onion dill spread or any of your favorite spreads. Here are a few of our favorite recipes for tasty toppings:

    Use the high protein cottage cheese bread recipe as the base for Avocado Toast with Egg, Irish Cheese Toasties, or to make French Toast for brunch.

    And, of course, the hearty sandwich bread slices are great for making gluten-free sandwiches! Try our fabulous Greek Chicken Salad and Southern Chicken Salad, Pimento Grilled Cheese or classic Gourmet Grilled Cheese, and Panini Sandwich with Creamy Pesto Sauce sandwich recipes.

    Pro Tip: Slice your loaf with a serrated sharp knife! This bread is soft and fluffy, so gently slice it with a serrated knife so you don’t squish the loaf.

    Slice of gluten free oatmeal bread on a white plate.

    Recipe Variations

    • Cinnamon and honey – Add some powdered cinnamon and swap the sugar with honey for a cozy and sweet version of this bread.
    • Banana – Blend in a mashed banana for a slightly sweeter and denser loaf.
    • Chocolate chips – Fold in some dark chocolate to satiate that sweet tooth!
    • Everything bagel seasoning – Sprinkle some everything bagel seasoning on top before baking.
    • Cheese – Stir in your favorite cheese like shredded cheddar or crumbled feta for extra richness.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you store cottage cheese bread?

    Keep the bread in an airtight container, preferably in a zipper bag that you can squeeze all of the air out of. It will stay fresh on the counter for 2-3 days, and in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    To freeze, wrap the loaf in a layer or two of aluminum foil before placing it in an airtight zipper bag. Squeeze out all excess air, and keep the bread in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw and keep stored in the fridge.

    Is cottage cheese bread low carb?

    This cottage cheese bread recipe is gluten-free and high-protein. However, it is not low-carb because it is made with oats… If you are looking for a LC recipe, give my Magic Low Carb Bread recipe a try!

    What does cottage cheese do in baking?

    The rich cheese curds create a fluffy but tender crumb. It is loaded with protein and just the right amount of fat to give the bread a delicious taste and moist texture.

    How do you make this recipe without a food processor?

    You can use a standard blender, but note that the oats might not get so finely processed. Otherwise, use oat flour and whisk all the ingredients really well in a large mixing bowl.

    How many grams of protein does each slice have?

    This high protein cottage cheese bread has about 13 grams of protein per slice, making it a perfect post-workout meal or nutritious snack!

    Slice of bread topped with red jelly, on a white plate.

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    Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe (High-Protein)

    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    This high-protein bread is easy to make with a handful of ingredients like oats and tangy cottage cheese. It's gluten-free and terrific for slathering thick slices with savory or sweet toppings!
    Servings: 12 slices

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    Ingredients

    • 24 ounces full-fat cottage cheese (about 2 ¼ cups)
    • 2 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
    • 5 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or keto sweetener)
    • ¾ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set out a 9 x 5 inch bread pan. Trim a piece of parchment paper to fit across the bottom and long sides of the pan. Press the parchment paper down into the pan, and fold the paper over the sides. Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to grease the short sides of the pan to hold the paper in place.
    • Set out a large food processor. Place the cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, baking powder, sugar, and salt in the food processor. Purée until the oats are mostly ground and the mixture is smooth.
    • Pour the bread mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle an additional teaspoon of oats over the top of the bread if desired.
    • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted deep into the bread comes out clean. If the top starts getting too dark in the last 10 to 15 minutes, cover it loosely with foil.
    • Allow the bread to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan. Then use the sides of the paper to gently lift the loaf out of the pan. Cool to room temperature before cutting to serve.

    Notes

    Cottage Cheese Notes: If the brand of cottage cheese you buy is thick, use it as-is. However, if you buy a brand that has a lot of liquid in it, I suggest draining off the extra liquid before adding the cottage cheese curds to the food processor. This will help the bread rise and stay fluffy after baking.
    Storage: Keep the bread in an airtight container, preferably in a zipper bag that you can squeeze all of the air out of. It will stay fresh on the counter for 2-3 days, and in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    To freeze, wrap the loaf in a layer or two of aluminum foil before placing it in an airtight zipper bag. Squeeze out all excess air, and keep the bread in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw and keep stored in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice, Calories: 164kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 78mg, Sodium: 352mg, Potassium: 240mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 178IU, Calcium: 109mg, Iron: 1mg
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Sommer Collier
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