Cloud bread is a great substitute for bread on the ketogenic diet. The term “cloud” comes from the fact that its quite light and fluffy tasting, which comes from the egg whites being mixed and folded into the rest of the recipe.
Cloud bread is a much lighter alternative to the Keto Bread and works perfectly in any situation. It is seriously a good burger bun or even an Asian bao bun! I have used cheese and ham in the photo above, but you can pretty much put whatever toppings on it you like.
Cloud bread is a staple recipe for the ketogenic diet. There are many kinds of different bread substitutes, but if you’re looking for something light and fluffy like white bread, then these are your go-to recipe.
Ideally, on a ketogenic diet you would be edging more towards whole foods and mixed vegetables, but sometimes all you want is something easy to take to work or to have a sandwich and feel like a normal person again.
Do Eggs Contain Good or Bad Fats?
One large egg has around 5g of fat. About 3g of that fat comes from healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, or MUFAs and PUFAs. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats help protect your heart by regulating cholesterol levels. These fats may also help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by helping to regulate insulin levels, which stabilizes your blood sugar.
How To Make Cloud Bread
The steps are very simple, but you have to be quick in order to maintain the fluffy texture that makes these cloud bread buns perfectly light and delicious.
- Whip the egg whites and cream of tartar in a glass bowl that is perfectly dry, with room temperature eggs.
- Beat the egg yolks, cream cheese and (optionally) garlic powder.
- Fold the mixture together slowly to maintain the fluffy structure of the eggs.
- Use a large spoon to make round dollops onto your baking tray.
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Ingredients
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Cream Of Tartar
- 1/4 Cup Cream Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (Optional)
Instructions
- Crack the eggs and seperate the whites from the yolks. Put all the whites into a bowl and whisk with an electric mixer for 1 - 2 mins.
- Add the Cream Of Tartar and whisk again for another 1 min. The mixture should start making soft peaks
- In another bowl, add the yolks, salt, cream cheese and garlic powder (optional), mixing on high until well combined. Gently fold this mixture into the egg whites.
- Spoon out the final mixture onto a tray lined with baking paper. They do fluff up a bit in the oven so leave enough space to breathe!
- Put in the oven at 180 c ( 375F ) for 15-20 mins until slightly golden brown on top. Serve and enjoy!
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Tips & Notes:
- Whip the egg whites and cream of tartar in a glass bowl that is perfectly dry, with room temperature eggs.
- Beat the egg yolks, cream cheese and (optionally) garlic powder.
- Fold the mixture together slowly to maintain the fluffy structure of the eggs.
- Use a large spoon to make round dollops onto your baking tray.
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Ruth kirby says
Sorry asked about if can make no salt or very low salt for kidney pts
Ruth kirby says
Can you make this no or very low sodium for kidney pts
Mel says
Make these all the time, I do omit the garlic powder, turn out perfect, great bread substitute 👍
Eshwa says
Looks great will make it soon 😍😋
Peggy says
Is this gluten free?
FatForWeightLoss says
Yes, it most certainly is!
Sondes says
Can I replace the cream of tartar by something else 😊🙏🏻
FatForWeightLoss says
Sorry, this is a required ingredient.
Kathy says
I make it all the time with baking powder in place of the cream of tartar, works great!!
sherry says
Can you freeze these? and for for how long?
Al Dune says
There might be something missing in this recipe. When and where do you add the salt?
Laura says
What is the best way to store for the week I have baking paper in between them. Should I refrigerate or room temp? TIA
FatForWeightLoss says
The best way is to freeze them in my opinion.
Lori V says
For savory use, I sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning before baking. They are great!
Kelley says
I didn’t even think of this! Great idea!