Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your convection (fan forced) oven to 160°C (320°F). If using a conventional oven, set it to 170°C (340°F).
- Grease a standard bread loaf tin with butter, then line it with parchment paper. Pro tip: Scrunch the parchment paper into a ball first, then unfold it – this helps it mold perfectly to the shape of your tin.
- In a large, completely clean and dry mixing bowl, add the egg whites. Using a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. This should take about 5-8 minutes. The peaks should stand straight up when you lift the beaters.
- Add the whey protein powder and cream of tartar to the whipped egg whites. Mix on low speed just until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is uniform in color. Don't overmix or you'll deflate the egg whites.
- Gently spoon the fluffy egg white mixture into your prepared bread loaf tin. The mixture should rise slightly above the top of the tin. Use the back of your spoon to shape it into a rounded loaf top, smoothing the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the loaf feels firm to the touch.
- After 30 minutes, turn off the oven completely. Place a folded kitchen towel in the oven door to keep it slightly open (about 2-3 inches). Leave the loaf in the cooling oven for 20-30 minutes. This gradual cooling prevents the bread from deflating too much.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool completely in the tin. Once cool, carefully remove from the tin and slice into 10 equal slices using a serrated knife with gentle sawing motions.
Nutrition
Notes
This cloud bread contains less than 1g net carbs per slice, making it extremely diabetic-friendly and keto-compliant. The high protein content (8g per slice) helps stabilize blood sugar levels and promotes satiety. It's naturally gluten-free and very low in calories (45 per slice), making it suitable for weight management. The recipe uses no added sugars or artificial sweeteners. Egg whites provide complete protein with all essential amino acids while being virtually fat-free. This bread is an excellent choice for anyone managing type 2 diabetes, following a low-carb lifestyle, or simply looking to reduce their carbohydrate intake without giving up bread entirely.
