Cottage Cheese Bread

Name: Cottage Cheese Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2⅓ cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 cups cottage cheese (strained ); 1 tablespoon ground flax seed; 5 medium eggs (or 4 large eggs ); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon fine kosher salt

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I loved this Cottage Cheese Bread recipe made with rolled oats instead of flour. It turned out to be so good and easy to make with pantry staple ingredients. Loaded with protein and perfect to enjoy for breakfast, with 10 grams of protein per slice.

5 slices of cottage cheese bread stacked over each other on a colorful towel.

Everyone is making cottage cheese bread, so I decided to try it out and make my version of it with a few more added ingredients like rolled oats, ground flax seeds, and a bit of olive oil. This turned out great and better than I expected. Each slice has 10 grams of protein and I love serving it with some cream cheese, a drizzle of honey, or a bit of butter. A delicious flourless bread that will be your go-to bread recipe moving forward. Yummy! 😋

You may also love my cottage cheese bagels that have gone mega-viral on social media, or this cottage cheese wrap.

Recipe Overview

Skill Level

Beginner

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Tips from my kitchen 🥰

Before you get started

You can use another oil of your choice.
You should strain the cottage cheese from any additional liquid as much as possible.
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. This is important.
Important: Strain the cottage cheese and remove as much liquid from it as you can.
If the top of the bread starts to brown halfway through, cover it with some foil wrap to prevent the top from browning until it finishes cooking.
I recommend you use a sharp knife to slice.
You can add some herbs to the bread batter like rosemary.
Let the batter sit for 10-15 minutes before popping it into the oven.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add seeds to it?

You sure can. If you want to add more herbs and seeds, you can. Try anise seeds, poppy seeds, or rosemary.

Do I have to use full-fat cottage cheese?

No. You can use low-fat cottage cheese to make this bread. A lot of times, I use 2% Milk Fat or 4%. I love the Good culture brand.

Can I use quick oats instead?

Yes. You can substitute the rolled oats with quick oats. I recommend you use 2 cups instead of 2 and 1/4 cup.

slices of fresh baked bread over a red and white towel.

Ingredients you will need

Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make this bread. The full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.

ingredients to make cottage cheese bread.

Old-fashioned rolled oats: I do prefer you to use rolled oats, but quick oats will also work.
Cottage cheese: I used full-fat, but you can use low-fat. I usually use 2% or 4%. Make sure you strain the cottage cheese of its liquid.
Ground flax seed: this adds volume and texture and totally optional.
Eggs: Needed to hold everything together.
Olive oil: Other oils will work.
Baking Powder and Salt

How to make cottage cheese bread

image of blended oats and eggs, cottage cheese, and ground flax in a blender.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 5-inch bread pan.

Strain the cottage cheese really well and remove all the liquid from it as best as you can.

✏️ It is important that you drain your cottage cheese well. The brand will vary, and some have more moisture than others.

1️⃣ Process the oats

In your food processor, add the oats and process until mostly fine.

✏️ It doesn’t have to be super fine like a flour texture.

2️⃣ Blend the Ingredients

Add the strained cottage cheese, flax seed (optional), eggs, oil, baking powder, and salt.

✏️ Flax helps hold things together but yet also adds moisture. So this is why it is important to remove all the moisture from the cottage cheese.

process shot of batter in the processor and batter in the bread pan.

3️⃣ Blend oats and egg mixture

Process all the ingredients in the food processor until the mixture is smooth.

4️⃣ Pour batter in the pan and bake

Pour the mixture into your prepared loaf pan and bake for around 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

✏️ If the bread starts to brown before the recommended cook time, you can place a foil wrap over it to prevent it from browning further until it cooks through. Don’t be fooled by how it looks on the outside; it may look done on the outside, but not yet on the inside.

✏️ You must allow the bread to completely cool on a cooling rack before slicing.

bread slices next to each other and one slice facing up.

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Storage Recommendations

Storing: Allow the bread to cool down before storing it. If you have leftovers, it is safe to leave them covered overnight on your kitchen counter. After that, I recommend placing them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Reheating: If the bread is frozen, allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge first before reheating. To reheat, simply use the microwave and reheat at 20-second increments until heated through.

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