Protein Sparing Bread BLT
What is the trick to the perfect Protein Sparing Bread BLT? Sprinkle tomatoes with a flaky salt before adding and use my homemade baconaise recipe!
It is all about WHAT we eat rather than how much. Our bodies create biological responses to everything we consume! Choosing the right foods at the right time is an art. Here is a recipe for a healthy Protein Sparing Bread BLT lunch!
PROTEIN SPARING BREAD:
6 eggs, separated
1/4 cup unflavored egg white
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (omit if dairy allergy and fold in reserved yolks instead)
1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Separate the eggs (save the yolks), and whip the whites for a few minutes until VERY stiff (I use a stand mixer on high for a few minutes). Gently mix the protein powder into the whites. Then slowly fold the softened cream cheese (or reserved egg yolks) into the whites (making sure the whites don’t fall). Grease a bread pan and fill with “dough.” Bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown (if bread comes out dry, cook for closer to 20 minutes). Let completely cool before cutting or the bread will fall. Cut into 12 slices. I keep this bread in the freezer at all times to make sandwiches. OPTION: Make bread into 12 buns on a greased cookie sheet.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per slice)
White Bread = 70 calories, 1g fat, 2g protein 14g carbs, 0.5g fiber
“Healthified” Bread (with cream cheese) = 45 calories, 3.3g fat, 3.5g protein, 0.4g carbs, 0g fiber (66% fat, 31% protein, 3% carbs)
FILLING (per sandwich):
1 slice natural smoked bacon
4 oz canned crab
2 TBS Primal K-itchen Mayo
1 slice tomato, sprinkled with flaky sea salt
Handful of leafy greens
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per sandwich)
Traditional BLT = 343 calories, 12.5g fat, 31g protein, 26.6g carbs, 0.5g fiber
“Healthified” BLT = 452 calories, 33.6g fat, 34g protein, 2.2g carbs, trace fiber (70% fat, 29%, 2% carbs)
Here is a video of me making this bread into loafs.
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I would watch her and think she has got to come down with something. I wasn’t really surprised to hear that she had Diabetes, only dismayed for all her viewers. Clearly, waiting three years to tell her audience, she was obviously shopping around the drug companies to find the biggest deal she could wrangle as a paid spokesperson. What a facade she puts on TV, and you are right Maria, it’s all about the money. There’s no money for the government or drug companies for a diabetic to change their diet. Unfortunately, at this point, even with the drugs, Paula will need to change it now.
Awesome statement! Well put;)
For the Protein bread. Is that egg whites and whey protein?
Yep!
Could you use Pea Protein? It looks like it has less than a gram of carbs but I wondered if there was something else bad in it that I was overlooking…I searching for dairy free protein powder that isn’t egg 🙂
I have use pea protein many times it works well also
can you use “one protein”
Not familiar with that brand but it should work.
i have a carton of 500ml egg whites which equals to 16 egg whites. Your carton is much bigger so how many eggs whites are you using, more then 6
also 5 scoops is more then 1/4 cup right???
The video is more for technique. I made I think a 4X or more batch. 🙂
I’m with you, Maria! I control my diabetes entirely through diet and exercise. The whole Paula Deen thing is really pretty awful, as she kept it quiet for so long and now is all “use THIS drug”. Bugs me!
Paula disappoints me greatly – but I’m far from surprised. I guess it’s true what they say – anyone can be bought…
So sad for Paula Deen, she really thinks she is getting the best care possible and probably believes she “had” to get diabetes because it runs in her family. I’ve prevented diabetes 9 years past the age my mom was diagnosed by eating this way!
I totally agree. It broke my heart that someone who makes her living from teaching others how to prepare food wouldn’t use that influence to teach her audience how to use food to be healthy. Such a wasted opportunity. I sent a message to her son Jamie on his blog and implored him to talk to his mom about being a leader on nutrition for other Type 2 diabetics, but have gotten no response.
Thanks Ellen!
Please let me know if he ever replies. I’m interested in his response;))
This looks so good. I’m going to make this tonight. I’m excited to make the protein bread. Thank you!
Our health is not her responsibility. She does what she knows and is responsible for her own decisions, not ours. JMHO
Paula could make a difference in people’s lives if she herself is introduced to the truth, however, she is still in dark – like the blind leading the blind, sadly.
What a testimony, Maria! I LOVED the story. Thanks for sharing.
Paula could make a difference in people’s lives if she herself is introduced to the truth, however, she is still in dark – like the blind leading the blind, sadly.
What a testimony, Maria! I LOVED the story. Thanks for sharing.
Will omitting the Whey Protein affect the taste?
Where should I look for that item? Is that a GNC store type product or is it near the Almond flour type stuff in a regular grocery store?
If you omit the whey, it won’t effect taste, but it will effect texture.
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Happy Baking!
Hi Maria,
I really enjoy the taste and texture of your recipes, but I had a bit of trouble figuring out how to perfect the ‘folding in’ process, particularly with the protein powder, which invariably ends up throughout the batter as stubborn clumps. Do you have any tips or videos on turning out a smooth batter here without compromising the stiffness of the egg whites? Would I perhaps be able to cream together the cream cheese & protein before attempting to fold it into the egg whites?
Many thanks for your help!
That bread recipe intrigues me. I think it will be my experiment this weekend. I have made it a habit to create one new healthy dish or snack. From your recipes I’ve successfully made the almond cookies(many times,) protein crackers, and was introduced to the amazing jicama(I don’t think I’ll ever buy and apple again.) Very excited to try this bread. Now if only I could find my copy of your Nutritious and Delicious book.
Thank you for your hard work and passion to help others.
Juli, I do have it recorded…on how I mix in the whey…email me and I can send it to you.
Can you send me one, too?
Thanks!!
You can watch it here:
https://vimeo.com/43271915
🙂
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Maria do you know of a mayo that does not contain sugar? The one you suggested contains honey, which won’t work for me. Thanks!
We actually use homemade mayo which is really easy to make. Just egg yolks, oil, lemon juice and salt.
Happy eating!
FYI, if someone is looking for a mayo without sugar, Duke’s brand does not have sugar added. It is primarily sold in the South, but might be available at Amazon. Homemade is always best, but Duke’s is a great tasting, no sugar added option.
Trader Joe’s brand mayo is also sugar free and made with canola oil instead of soy.
Maria, your bread has no carb at all
I’ve been following a very low carb diet (less than 20 a day) for two years and I’ve lost 70 lbs. However, I’ve been stuck for months and I still need to lose another 30-40 lbs. It’s hard to stay motivated when I haven’t lost a pound since October. However, your recipes help me stay strong because they taste great and I can take them to work to avoid junk. (I work night shift as a nurse and many of us survive on Red Bulls and pizza.) I guess I will just keep up the faith!
You can do it Alex! Slow and steady wins the race!
Made these using NOW Sports eggwhite protein powder since it’s about $20 cheaper than Robb’s. They turned out well. I used the “bread” as buns for homemade spinach burgers (frozen spinach, eggs whites, 1 whole egg, onions, cheese, almond meal, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, & salt).
Yum! Those burgers sound good!;)
Do you recommend a protein powder that is not whey based? I need to avoid dairy as well as gluten.
Yes Saundra, the unflavored egg white protein works great!
Maria how do I get the cream cheese to fold in it is stiff even at room temperature ?
You want to gently fold in with a spatula… Swirl it in slowly.
Happy eating!
Would it work to put the cream cheese in the microwave briefly until it’s much softer?
Yes it would.
So you are saying that me – as a Type 1 diabetic – if I follow this diet would be cured. I would never ever have to take another shot – even after having being diagnosed at age 9 and having had it for over 32 years now? Wow!
Yes, I have worked with Type 1 diabetics. I would eliminate the food allergy causing the auto immune response and stay VERY low carb!
LOVE YOUR RECIPES…..and am VERY THANKFUL for them too!!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO……….
Kimberley Medlin
Thank you! 🙂
I’m so excited about your blog! the protein pudding was fantastic (i added some coconut oil and cocoa powder for my daughter and she LOVES IT!- so do i :)) that will definitely be a staple in our house. i was thinking about trying to make a savory spread on the same premise and then you posted one this week! i think it could also work well as a great dip….
anyway, i really want to try to your protein bread but it sounds tricky. could you please email the video to me? lakehouse@capital.net
thank you so much maria! i’m reading one of your books right now.
Glad you liked it! You can watch the video here. 🙂
http://vimeo.com/23275789
Maria,
I love your blog! So mnay fantastic recipes and so much wonderful information! I am excited to make this bread. Thanks for sharing the truth with us! Blessings to you!
Joy
Awe! You’re so sweet. Thank you!
I would love to see a video with the folding in of the cream cheese. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to do it without making the whites fall, even IF the eggs are at room temperature. I could possible see it if you blended the yolks with the cream cheese and THEN folded THAT in. Also, you mentioned in the video that you could use the yolks as well. That would be my preference but can you elaborate? Thanks!
Have you seen this video? 🙂
http://vimeo.com/23275789
Thanks Maria great video and now I know why my bagels didn’t come out right yesterday. I just need to whip them on high and much longer! I made the cinnamon ones today and they were the bomb! 🙂
Thanks!
Maria, when are you going to get your own Food Network show? I think all your fans should contact FN and let them know about all the good you are doing for us out here. Ok, people, let’s do this!!!!
You are so sweet! We watch The Next Food Network Star and sometimes they have a “Healthy” cooking person on there and they are cooking “Low fat” this and that. Ahhh! I just want to yell at the TV. 🙂
The “healthy chef” was booted off first this season on the NFNS. I was almost glad because now we don’t have to listen to the healthy low fat, whole grain spiel. I’ve emailed the FN several times begging for a low carb show.
Would this bread be ok as regular sandwich bread? Like for hamburgers and peanut butter and jelly? I recently made a loaf of bread out of almond and coconut flour. I just can’t seem to like almond flour… Thanks!
Yes, we use it for this at our house all the time. 🙂
Do you cover this bread part way through when baking? By 35 minutes it was brown and hard on top (too hard), but still not cooked through. . . Thanks!
Hmm, no I don’t but you could try it. Your oven might be hotter than mine. 🙂
I had posted the question about the bread getting hard and over done at 375 degrees after about 35 minutes. I have another question after watching the video (which must be a different recipe as there was no cream cheese added?). Can you make the regular protein bread recipe (listed above) and omit the cream cheese? I really appreciate how you answer the questions on your blog – and believe me, I have posted plenty of questions:-) You are appreciated!!!
Try it at 350 instead. Time should still be the same. Thanks! 🙂
I just retested this and it does work better at a lower temperature. I changed the recipe to 325. Thanks! 🙂
Can I use regular egg whites instead of these products (Jay Robb and whey protein)? I just can’t afford a $40 bag of the stuff, but would love to make this bread.
No sorry. You could try just powdered egg whites if you can find them. 🙂
Hey Maria, so do you just incorporate the egg white protein *and* the cream cheese like you did with the Jay Rob? Just ‘fold’ it in with the machine? I don’t have a Kitchen Aid, but sure want one after seeing this video! I have an electric hand machine to ‘fold’ things in. Will that suffice?
Stacy
Yes. It might take more work/time with the hand mixer, but you can do it. Just make sure the whites stand up like mine did in the video before you proceed. 🙂
Thank you so much for posting this recipe! I made it into buns and absolutely love the texture!
Yay! Glad you liked it. 🙂
Just took the loaf out of the oven. I am impressed how much rise there was! Can’t wait for it to completely cool because I am very interested in what the texture is like!
Stacy
Quick question, Maria. The sides of the bread, in the bread pan, sunk in after I took it out the oven to cool. Did I do something wrong?
Other than that, I love this recipe! Nice and chewy and didn’t break down. Used it for tuna sandwiches this week. Do you think this would work for french toast?
As always, thanks for taking time to respond!
Stacy
Thanks! That happens occasionally, not sure why. Yes, I think this would work great for french toast. 🙂
Hi Maria,
I’ve just found your blog and find your recipes all sound great. One question I have (it’s probably been asked before but I haven’t looked through ALL the comments as yet!) is how to adapt these recipes so that I don’t use cream cheese? I try to avoid dairy and too much cheese due to an intolerance. Is there something else I could use instead?
thanks,
Tania
Thanks! You could just folder in a couple yolks instead. 🙂
The Atkins diet from years ago had these bread buns. by adding cream of tar tar to the egg whites and piling them in on a sheet pan. preheat the oven to 200 degrees then put the pan in and turn off the oven over night. Voila!
I just made “buns” out of the protein buns in your Nutritious & Delicious book (with the sour cream and grated Parmersan cheese). They puffed up and looked great in the oven. In that recipe they cook 18 min at 375. I turned the oven off and left them in another 5 min as instructed. I took them out after the 5 minutes and they immediately deflated looking like a crepe. The recipe says to leave them in 5 minutes or until cool after turning the oven off. My oven does not cool down in 5 minutes!
Should I have left them in the oven until they cooled down all the way? My only concern was they continued to brown during that 5 minutes and were getting too brown. What should I do differently next time? I really want a protein bun but need to figure out what I did wrong. Help?
Thanks for all the information and great recipes–even when I can’t get them to work.
Bummer, I hope they still tasted good. Our oven is convection and may be hotter so try cooking them another 5 minutes and leaving them in to cool a little longer. Good luck! 🙂
I have a question–and hope you might have an answer/tip! I can never get homemade bread to rise evenly. I made this a while back and had the issue of the bread sinking in on the side, but it rose fairly evenly. This time, the sides did not sink in, but both ends of the bread didn’t rise–only the middle. Is there something I am doing wrong or a trick to making the bread cook/rise more evenly?
Thanks Maria!
Stacy
Hey, have you seen this video? Hopefully it will help. 🙂 https://vimeo.com/43271915
i was wondering why when i put the protein powder in it clumped up. it was very lumpy and cooked that way. did i do something wrong? i made buns and pizza crust. my kids actually eat the pizza. no leftovers. i’ll for sure make it again but wondering how i can avoid the lumpiness from the protein.
You have to slowly sift it in while stirring. Here is a video of me making them. Hope it helps! 🙂 https://vimeo.com/43271915
i’ve watched your video many times and totally missed that step. thanks and will for sure try again. such a great texture. couldn’t believe how close it tasted to bread.
could I add like 2 tbsp of the psyllium husk for fiber without sacrificing the texture?
Hmm, not sure if that would work. If you are looking for a different texture, try this bread recipe. 🙂 http://mariahealth.blogspot.com/2012/07/toasted-sub-sandwich-and-panini.html
all the links i click on take me back to 8 miss conceptions about keto page no recipes :-((((
Maria, in all the gluten-free bread baking I’ve done, I always have to use a small loaf pan (7.65 x 3.75″). Do you use a small pan like that for this bread recipe? Or a traditional 9×5″ pan? Thanks!
When making bread I always use the traditional 9X5″ pan. Happy Baking! 🙂
I am really sad,
I did everything as you said, but the end product was extremely hard and really, i mean, like a block of hard rubber!
It was sad to throw away 8 eggs and the whole 1CUP! of whey protein 🙁
Hmm, people usually comment that this comes out really soft, like wonder bread. Have you seen this video? Maybe it can help. 🙂 https://vimeo.com/43271915
These came out so good, even though they stick to the roof of your mouth LOL! I halved the recipe and made a sandwich for lunch. I made it by hand not by a mixer. For those of you who made this by hand, I found that mixing the softened cream cheese to the whey powder helps with incorporation. Also add a spoonful of beaten egg white to the cream cheese/whey mixture to lighten it up then add the egg whites to the cream cheese. If you add it the other way, the heavier mix will deflate the egg whites faster. I hope this helps!
I’ve made the bread and the rolls a couple of times now. They were very tasty but both times no matter how careful I am they deflate quite a bit. Do you think it could have anything to do with altitude? I am in Utah.
Hmm, could be. Maybe try some of “Breadweaver”‘s tips in the comment above. 🙂
Love, love this recipe! It’s my favorite bread substitute. Thanks for your clever, nutritious recipes Maria.
Thank you!
Do you leave this bread in the pan to cool or take it out of the pan and put it on a cooling rack?
When making them into buns I let them cool on the cookie sheet. In a loaf I let it cool in the pan a little before taking it out. 🙂
I’m sorry if I have missed this information, but I cant seem to find what size bread pan you use for these recipes? Is is the Magic Loaf pan? I would love to try them but dont want to start with the wrong size! Thank you.
For this one I use a regular 9X5 bread pan. 🙂
Also, I added a video above to help understand the process. 🙂
Thank you for the video! I have not tried making these. But I will once I get a good mixer!
I must of messed up because I’ve made it twice and it has a Styrofoam texture 🙁 I followed your video exactly but my mixture flattened out with the cream cheese (was left out for 45min). Is it better to fold it in rather then using the standup mixer?
Two tips you could try is to actually heat the cream cheese until it is almost liquid and mix the protein powder into the cream cheese before adding to the stiff whites. Happy Baking! 🙂
I have the same ” styrofoam” results, so I’m doing something VERY wrong as well. Will melt the cream cheese and mix with protein powder and try again today. Thanks, Maria!!
I did it! I did it! I DID IT!! FINALLY got this recipe to work!! Seriously, for months I’ve been trying this recipe and kept getting a styrofoam bread, and choking it down… That’s the only way to describe it. THIS time I melted the cream cheese and mixed it with the whey protein….such a great tasting bread!! Don’t give up on this recipe, it’s SO worth it! Thanks, Maria!! <3
Awesome!
How long do you bake this if you’re making them into rolls?
Thanks.
Leslie
P.S. Just made your pumpkin bread…fabulous!!
Thank you! I bake them about 20-25 minutes. 🙂
Hi Maria,
I was introduced to your site last night. I’ve been reading your nutrition lessons and I could cry from happiness that I have found someone who has not jumped on the mainstream low fat, traditional ADA diet bandwagon.
I’m a nurse, and a widow of a wonderful man who was diagnosed with juvie diabetes at age 4. He was 68 when he passed. His theory was that it was the insulin that was slowly killing him, not the diabetes itself. We both had a strong dislike for the dietary advice pushed on diabetics, and the low fat, low cholesterol diet pushed on those with heart problems.
I don’t know how many times I’ve had the “cholesterol doesn’t make cholesterol, sugar makes cholesterol” argument with people.
Unfortunately, diabetes is big business in this country, as Mrs. Deen has demonstrated.
I wish more people would get the message that the “healthified” way of eating will prevent and probably cure many diabetics.
Perhaps a certain well respected TV doc whose wife is a naturopathic dietician would have you as a guest?
On a positive note (finally!); I have been totally grain free for about 6 weeks now. I knew I had a gluten problem, but continued to cut grains to avoid gmo foods. I feel so much better and have lost 12 pounds.
I feel like it’s Christmas morning just looking at your recipes and can’t wait to dig in and learn and cook!
I should tell you, that I did shed some tears when I watched the video of you and your husband with your babies! Beautiful!
Thank you, again.
Roseann
Thank you so much! Wouldn’t it be nice to get on his show?! I would love to talk about some of the contradictions he has in different episodes. 🙂
I tried the protein bread recipe this morning with anticipation of using it for dinner tonight to make the crab blt’s. I follwed both the recipe and video exactly and the bread rose, the egg white didn’t fall and it looked magnificent out of the oven. I tried a slice with my breakfast and it tasted veery chalky and EXTREMELY dry. The first bite stuck in my throat. Is this normal for this recipe? It also had a slight…styrofoamish feel in the mouth and chewed like a piece of styrofoam would. I did use Jay Robb whey. Is this how it normally tastes and feels?
This should not be dry, it should be light like wonder bread. But if you are looking for a really moist bread, try this one. Thanks! 🙂
http://mariahealth.blogspot.com/2012/07/toasted-sub-sandwich-and-panini.html
Hi Maria! Thank you for your great recipes 🙂
I tried this today for the first time – my egg whites came out okay, but when I mixed together the cream cheese and whey protein together before adding them to the whites, it turned into a glue-like substance. So hard I could barely get it out of the mixer! I tried to add it to the egg whites and the whole thing just turned into a soupy substance with gigantic clumps of the glue-like protein and cream cheese 🙁 I’m not sure what I did wrong! I watched your video and tried to follow the same steps, but I did notice that the video has you adding the cream cheese and powder separately instead of mixing them together first like the recipe says. Do you think this is where I went wrong? I really want to master this bread, it looks fantastic!!
Never mind my prior comment – I gave it another shot and followed the exact steps in your video, and it came out nice and fluffy! Phew 🙂 It’s in the oven now, can’t wait to taste it!
Awesome! I hope you like it! 🙂
We didn’t like it, we LOVED it!!! I’m so happy I found your website and cookbooks 🙂 Thank you for the awesome recipes and tips!
Thanks Katie! 🙂
Hi Katie
I have been on my 7 trial and still, everytime I fold the protein powder in the egg white it falls like a batter for a cake, I need tips to success, could you help
Thanks
Hi Maria, I made the protein buns and they turned out great! I noticed soy lechithin in my Jay Robb Egg White protein — what are your thoughts on this ingredient? Thanks!
Thanks! They recently changed to sunflower lechithin. 🙂
That is great news! Thanks 🙂
I tried this 3x and failed :(. I wonder if its my protein powder. The egg whites fluff up great. When I set the mixer to low (just like your video) and slowly add protein powder it immediately falls. I’m using Olympian Labs Pea Protein (Dairy free).
There must be something with Pea Protein because I had a client have the same problem with it. I know egg white and whey protein work. 🙂
I have been trying to think of a good (non-dairy, non-soy) substitute for the cream cheese in some of your recipes – do you think plain coconut milk yogurt could work in these? I am LOVING your recipes! Thanks so much for all that you do!
Thank you! I would try some coconut cream. I just get a can of coconut milk and skim the cream off the top. (keeping it in the fridge can help it to separate if needed). 🙂
This might be a silly question, but is that coconut cream (skipped off the top of a can of coconut milk) different than the coconut cream you linked to from Tropical Traditions (on a different recipe)? I tried to use that kind of coconut cream (in a jar) for a frosting for the pumpkin muffins (instead of cream cheese) and it definitely tasted like coconut. Which was fine – but I didn’t expect it. And probably wouldn’t want that coconut taste in these buns.
It is different. I think from the can it would have less coconut flavor. 🙂
Hi Maria, I made these for the first time today. I turned the mixer to low to add the Jay Robb egg protein powder, just like the video, and the whites fell. Blergh. I can’t have dairy at the moment, so I added 2 yolks by hand as suggested by you in one of the comments. I almost wonder if I whipped the eggs too stiff? They might have been on the point of splitting… I only got 6 buns rather than 12, and they didn’t pile high because the egg protein made them more like a soft meringue. Haven’t tasted them yet, will report back.
Heather from Canada
So I’m going to have to rate my attempt at these as a fail, they are like styrofoam. Must be me, as so many others love it. I found it had no flavor at all, probably because I used egg yolks rather than cream cheese. I am going to try other bread recipes from this site before trying this one again, I don’t want to waste ingredients. Too bad! As a burger conveyance system, they held up well – my husband heroically ate one. I have one in my lunch today, but not sure if I will bring myself to eat it. I am planning to turn the rest of them into croutons so as not to be wasteful. Hoping to try the new calzone recipe for tomorrow’s supper!
Heather from Canada
Sorry to hear that. You might like these, especially as buns. 🙂
http://mariahealth.blogspot.com/2012/07/toasted-sub-sandwich-and-panini.html
Thanks Maria, I’m trying the healing coconut bread recipe right this minute, just gathering my ingredients. I am not that much of a bread eater anyway, but I do miss toast so I thought I’d give it a try. I am also taking the chocolate chip cookie base and adding toasted almonds, unsweetened coconut and almond extract (no chocolate to conserve money), and then contemplating mexican chicken calzones dipped in salsa for supper. Can you tell it’s my day off from work?!
Heather from Canada
Sounds great. Happy baking! 🙂
My bread turned to styrofoam too. I’m still going to eat it though 🙂 with plenty of butter. Any idea why? My first inclination is over baked…it turned brown at 325 under 40 mins. It rose SO high in the over, but then fell and the sides sank in once I took it out. 🙁 I’ll definitely try again. Next time I’ll take it out as soon as it turns golden brown on top and see what happens. Your blog is amazing! THANK YOU!!
Your oven must be a little hotter than mine. I would try a little lower heat next time. Thanks! 🙂
Hi Maria-
When you make the bread for the “garlic bread” it is exactly the same as this recipe except it calls for cream of tartar. Does not adding it, do something different for this recipe?
Thanks!!
Yes, they are the same. The cream of tartar is optional. 🙂
I made this bread and it was delicious, but I was not able to make it into buns b/c it was too runny. Does that happen to you as well? I ended up making it in a loaf pan.
That works as well. If the whites are nice and fluffy, then you can pile it into buns. 🙂
I was wondering if this recipe would be possible in a bread machine or does it have to be baked in the oven.
Nope, sorry. A bread machine won’t work. 🙂
Th might be a silly question but, after freezing how would you suggest defrosting these? Microwave, counter, fridge? Also, how long are they good without freezing?
I would just take out what I need for the week and put in the fridge. That way when I go to use them they are ready. 🙂 They should last a month or 2 in the freezer. 🙂
Great thank you for your help, I will give these a try! 😀
I’m curious about the glycemic index of whey protein. Can you compare the glycemic indices of traditional white bread and your protein bread?
The glycemic index of good whey protein (without added sugars like Jay Robb) will be very low. The only time it can become an issue is if you are diabetic, then eating a large about of protein can turn into sugar in the bloodsteam. For diabetics I limit them to about 1.3g of protein per pound of lean body mass. 🙂
I was always told 1 gram of protein times 1 pound of body weight , so if you weight 230, then you consume no more than 230 grams of protein. Am I wrong in this thinking ????
That is for lean body mass (minus fat). And 1 is high, I would do 0.7.
Thank you for the prompt response; your knowledge and williness to share is to be commended and is certainly appreciated.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi Maria
I just wanted to double check before I made your protein bread. It looks like in your video that you use the whole carton of egg whites, the 5 scoops of protein powder and how much cream cheese? Again, I just wanted to say thanks for all your information-so helpful. I check in everyday!!
Thank you! I use about 4 ounces of cream cheese. 🙂
Hello, Maria. Could you please post your recipe for dairy free protein bread? I am wondering about ingredients and amounts of each; what to use to grease the pan and how long to bake at what temperature? Thank you!
You can just omit the cream cheese and follow the recipe as is. 🙂
Hi Maria,
I am in my second day of protein/fat week and one it is suggested to have shamrock shake without cheese and the xylitol has 14 gram of carb in one serving so if I have 16 oz glass it is 2 servings which is 27 gr of carb, and I thaught my carb was zero or I miss interpret it (sorry for the mistake, this is not my first language, hope you can understand what I am saying..)
In your last post about mis conceptions of keto diets, you mention it is not correct to minus fibre from total carbs for net carbs but in the comment above you mention total carbs minus fibre, so now I’m confused. Do you minus fibre carbs to get net carbs???
If trying to lose weight, no. Count total carbs.
Hi Maria,s
I would like to know what is your scoop measure for you whey protein in grs
30 grams. 🙂
Maria I got curious when I saw your answer and looked at my container of whey protein powder to see how many grams were in the serving size (1 scoop) and I have two different whey protein powders, one is Body Fortress and one is from Vitacost. The Body Fortress scoop is 41g. The Vitacost scoop is 23g. Neither were the 30g that you use. Maybe this could be one of the reasons people are having different outcomes. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this.
Thank you,
Roye
I made the protein bread following the recipe for grilled cheese that is listed in your book. My store did not carry the unflavored egg white. Only the one with Vanilla. I decided to try it, and my granddaughter loved it. She didn’t care to much for the cheese; she pulled it off. She just ate the bread. My son also liked the bread with the Vanilla. He liked the sweetness of it.
Awesome! 🙂
Great recipe, reminds a little the Atkins Revolution Rolls only with protein.
do you think vegetable or hemp protein powder can also work?
As to cream cheese, do you use the full fat one or light/no fat cream cheese? doesn’t the cream cheese have carbs and fiber? How come the bread doesn’t have any?
Made this bread today. I forgot to fold everything gently into the beaten egg whites and instead poured the protein and the yolks and run them through the mixer. ARghhhhh! Anyway, of course it wasn’t fluffy. But the bread is still good. I used Vanilla flavored whey protein and so it has an interesting taste. The bread is dense but still good for my purposes. I like it. Will make it again only this time will fold everything into the egg whites gently…..
Maria, are you picky with your cream cheese source? I am just curious, because I’m wondering which is best to buy. Organic? Is there such a thing as grass-fed cream cheese? Thanks
I try to get organic but sometimes it is hard to get so I get regular. 🙂
Hi maria. I was wondering, in your video it looks like your squirting a bunch of egg whites in. Do you measure that when it comes out of the carton? How much egg whites in a carton equals one egg white? In the video, is this a double batch or just the standard 6 egg whites? Thanks!
Kelly
I have done it many times and know the ratio for a carton. I usually do 2 loafs at once. 😉
I asked the same question and waiting for a response. I only have 500 ml carton which comes out to 16 egg whites not 6 and diff protein powders yield diffrent grams scoops of protein. I believe this is why all this comments about the failing of the bread is happening, the measurements are not the same as the video or recipes for everyone.
The video is just for technique. That was like 4X batch. 🙂
Maria, Would you please explain when to use straight Whey protein powder vs the isolate? This video shows the Isolate, but I think it was the protein wafffles that I watched where it appeared you used the regular whey protein powder. I’m never sure when to use one vs the other. Thanks.
Either works, isolate is just a more pure form. 🙂
I have tried this recipe about 10 times and each time the batter falls as soon as I add the protein powder. So, I sat and watched your video about a million times 🙂 Finally, on this last try I got it right! I whipped the whites for about 7 or 8 minutes with cream of tartar and they didn’t fall when I added the cream cheese and protein! I’m so happy it worked, because this procedure seems to pop up a lot in your recipes (in other words, I’m finally going to have eclairs 🙂
Awesome! Glad it worked. 🙂
Thanks for posting that, I’m going to have to try it with cream of tartar.
Argh. I’ve tried this recipe so many times that I even bought a kitchen stand mixer because I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I just did it with my kitchen mixer while following the video exactly and my whites fell once I added in the protein powder. I don’t think I’m made for this recipe 😉
Sorry. I have heard from clients that if it is humid in their house, it can cause them to fall. 🙁
Hey Maria, I have tried to make your protein bread (basically this recipe) a few times and I FINALLY got it right and I must tell you– worth every failed attempt. It’s great! Of course, now I realize it’s a great staple and I will need to make it regularly… I’m wondering what the heck I’m going to do with all my leftover yolks… can you recommend anything non-dessert-y to do with them? I’ve been using them for a yolk-only adaptation of your sugar-free lemon curd… but let’s just say I can’t be trusted around lemon curd. I avoid using the egg white jugs you can buy because I assume they’re not as nutritious as my pastured eggs from the farmer’s market… what do you think?
Also, on an unrelated note– what kind of almond milk do you use? All the brands I’ve seen seem to contain rice starch and other suspect additives. I’ve been using (non-canned) coconut milk. I’d love to know what brands you approve.
In closing– Maria, you are just amazing. I can’t get over your wonderfully inventive recipes– they have changed the way I approach this diet. Now instead of feeling restricted and sad about what I can’t eat I feel excited and lucky to be cooking and eating this way. I am saving for an assessment, and in the meantime enjoying your books and shopping your astore. Thank you SO VERY MUCH for doing what you do and making recipes available on this blog. You the best.
Awe, thank you. You can add 2 yolks to 1-2 white in your eggs in the morning. 🙂
I use Silk unsweetened.
Thank you so much!
Just had this protein bun/crab BLT. It has the most amazing combination of flavors….another winner, Maria! Thanks!
Thanks!
I have my very own milk cow, and make my own cream cheese, and am wondering if we can use our own whey instead of whey protein powder? How would this affect the recipe? ANy idea on an amount?
I don’t think that would work in this one. Any moisture in the egg whites makes them fall and the fresh whey would be adding a lot of liquid versus the powdered whey protein. 🙂
Read ALL the comments.
Watched the video.
8 beautiful rolls.
PRICELESS!!!!!!
Thx Maria
Awesome! Thanks! 🙂
How many scoops of powder equal 1/2 cup
Hi Maria! Would you recommend your way of eating to someone who is trying to recover from anorexia? I am 16 5’4″, 95 lbs, female, sedentary. How many calories should I eat?
Yes, I have worked with several clients recovering from anorexia. It is really great because you chance your relationship with food. 🙂
As for calories, I would start at 1800-2000 calories a day of 70-80% fat (helps balance brain chemistry), 50-75 grams protein and 30 grams or less of carbs. 🙂
Thank you so much I decided that I want to change my thoughts on food because I’m so tired of restricting everything. I used to eat 1000 calories AT MOST and even as low as 700-800. I’m trying to get more calories in, but I’m finding it hard to reach such a high amount. Should I go directly up to 1800 or go up little by little? Also what is a good goal weight?
It depends what your goals are. If you are trying to lose weight I would try around 1200 calories a day of very high fat and low card with moderate protein. 😉
Is going a little over on carbs from vegetables ok? As well as a little over on protein?
Everyone is different. Some people can handle higher protein than others. A type 1 diabetic might be only able to handle 50 grams of protein or less to stay in ketosis. Others (like athletes) might be able to have upwards of a 100 grams a day. Best is to test your blood ketones to see. 🙂
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I’m trying to gain weight as I posted above because I’m going through Anorexia and have been for over a year now.
I would add more fat to get calories up. This will help balance your hormones better. 🙂
I went to the mall today and everyone was having ice cream so I gave in and had some ice cream sweetened with Splenda, but now I feel terrible. I am trying to gain weight but I want to do it in a healthy way. Is this going to be super bad for my body it was Paciugo NSA Peanut Butter ice cream.
Yeah, that is why I avoid splenda. It might be a rough day but tomorrow should be better. 🙂
Maria I have a couple of questions: In the recipe above it says 40-45 minutes but the video you did 25 min for the pizza crust and buns. Is that just the difference between bread and the things on the video- am I just going for golden brown on top essentially? Also, this recipe says 6 egg whites and a cup of Jay Robb (3 scoops)- how many egg whites did you use with the video because yours seemed to whip up a lot more than mine did… Thanks! You’re awesome!
I think in the video I made a double batch. Just cook until brown and firm to the touch. 😉
So my whites were nice and stiff until I added the protein and cheese, now they fell. 🙁 Am I screwed? Or can I still make the bread? I hate to waste all those ingredients…
If you are having trouble with adding the cream cheese, you can try omitting it.
Yep, I was screwed. 🙁 It was a brick.
A quick question if you have the time! There is something so awful about the taste of cream cheese to me, lol, I know, weird, I made them with it once and almost lost it bc it tasted like cream cheese. So, then I ordered your plan and noticed you said it could be made dairy free with the yolks. I just made it in to buns, added onion powder too. They are SO beautiful, but they are SO eggy in the middles. Outsides are golden and such, but when I sliced them they look sort of like when you bake eggs for a quiche, lol. Have you ever made it without the egg yolk and without the sour cream? Would they turn out? Or, is there something less tangy I could use? Heavy cream? Thank you for your time!
They would be a little less eggy in taste with cream cheese, yes. I don’t think cream would work but sour cream might. 🙂
Can I make it without yolk, cream cheese,or sour cream? That’s probably a clearer question lol. I don’t like the flavor of those creamy things for some reason…Thank you!
No matter how many times i watch the video every single time i start to sift in the whey protein my egg whites start to fall. I have a stand mixer just like yours and let them whip for 8 minutes. No matter how slowly i sift in the protein it falls! What am i doing wrong?!?!? I hate wasting so much product!
That is hard to say. Have you used Jay Robb whey? That is what I use. 🙂
Yes i did. I used the jay robb unflavored isolate. As soon as i add it in my white falls. Is there a different bread recipe i can use on the 30 day accelerated program?
I used 1 full carton of egg whites, 5 scoops of Jay Robb whey powder and 4 oz. of cream cheese. I made 12 buns, 2-12 inch pizzas, and an 8×5 inch loaf. Everything came out nice and high. But, looking at your recipe posted here, it looks like the ratios of whites/whey/cream cheese might be different from what I used following your video. Are the amounts I used correct?
I should have specified it was the quart sized of egg whites.
Hi Maria, first a thank you.
I’ve tried a similar “bread” recipe using the egg yokes and cream cheese but no whey protein powder. Can I add the egg yokes to the cream cheese and add that to the egg whites and protein? That way I’m not wasting the egg yolks.
Thanks again for all you do.
Best to you,
Roye
Oh and P.S. I’d like to try the Keto diet but I’m 70 years old and really don’t plan on exercising, can I still do the diet without exercising? Also, I’m Pre-Diabetic and on meds to stay that way.
Well darn :(, mine flopped. I used the carton of egg whites not separated eggs but thought I’d try adding the protein to the softened cream cheese then add it to the eggs. I don’t have a stand mixer, I use a hand mixer but mixed the egg whites for 8 mins and they were good and stiff. I was super careful adding the protein/cream cheese but the eggs didn’t hold up. I have a loaf of bread that is light and airy from the middle up to the top but the bottom half is super dense and concentrated.
I thought maybe it’s my protein powder so went shopping for some Jay Robb :-O. I can’t afford Jay Robb, he is more than twice the price of other brands.
If I halve the recipe would I halve the time too?
The time should be the same. 🙂
Is the bread supposed to be super delicate?
My bread hold together pretty well.
I made this tonight. I began following your plan this week and when I saw this for the meal on day 1, I saved it for the weekend in case I didn’t like it. That way I would have time to make myself something else. I always said I don’t like crab and I’m not sure why I’ve always said that. I have to say it was delicious! I made the protein buns and all. Thanks for such a great recipe!
Thanks!
I struggled with this recipe for a while, had a few complete failures where I pulled styrofoam out of my oven at the end of 30 minutes, and almost gave up on ever making it again. I’ve finally figured the recipe out though, and all I can say is YUM!!! Keep trying everyone, tonight was my best batch yet and it’s so good! Definitely different from regular bread but if you’re committed to this lifestyle and are ready to make a change, this is just as good and totally satisfying. This is what worked for me finally… whipped the egg whites for eight minutes with 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar, slowly mixed in the softened cream cheese and protein powder, baked it at 325 for 30 minutes, then turned the oven off but left the bread inside to cool – turned out amazing. Thanks, Maria!!
There seem to be 2 different recipes out there – 6 eggs whites, 1/2 cup JR whey protein, 4 ounces cream cheese and then 6 egg whites, 1 cup JR whey protein, 4 ounces cream cheese. Which is the correct measurement of JR whey protein? I’m confused. Thank you for all of your wonderful work & recipes, Maria!
I have been changing to 1/2 cup as it seems to be more consistent (don’t get the loaf that collapses). 🙂
So is this bread 85% fat?
The numbers where off a little. I recalculated and added the percentages above.
Tried making this today. Used all egg whites from a carton, Jay Robb whey protein, cream cheese with a hand mixer. The batter looked good, put it in a 9×5 butter-greased glass pan. It overflowed the pan significantly, then turned out to be hollow inside. I really want this to work…any ideas? Thanks in advance! 🙂 It did stick to the sides of the pan…what kind of pan do you use?
I wish I knew the secret too Charla, mine is just the opposite, the egg whites turn liquidy as soon as I add the whey protein and the bread doesn’t rise and comes out short and dense. I’ve tried it over and over again, just can’t get it to work for me :(.
P.S. I forgot to mention, I grease parchment paper with coconut oil and put it in a loaf pan about 9×5. It’s the only way mine doesn’t stick.
I make the buns very often, and the recipe seems almost fool-proof – never fails: 1 cup egg whites from a carton (equals about 6-7) whipped 8 minutes on high, 1/2 cup JR whey protein, 3-4 ounces very softened cream cheese. I gently pile it with a spaluta into 12-13 buns on UNgreased parchment paper on a very large cookie sheet & bake until golden.
Delicious & a lifesaver. Thank you again, Maria!
Thank you Nina, that is exactly what I do, I whip the egg whites for 8 mins on high, (I even bought a Kitchenaid stand mixer!) they are very very stiff. Then I even sift the whey protein to make it finer, as soon as I add it (very slowly and gently I may add) the egg whites start to flop, by the time the cream cheese is added they aren’t stiff any longer. I love this bread, I’m really upset that it doesn’t work for me, I have no idea why.
Have you tried using Jay Robb protein powder? That may help.
Thanks!
Roye, I suspect you’re not whipping for long enough if your whites liquify. You may have to whip for 10 minutes or longer with your particular mixer and 11 prong whip. Having said that, when I add the JR whey protein (still running the mixer on high, only turning it to minimum to add the cream cheese) the whites do deflate somewhat. It doesn’t matter, though, to the buns. You just form them & they even grow a bit in the oven. I should also say that I use pure, real eastern European cream cheese, not Philadelphia or Lactania. It has no carageenan or anything else in it besides cream and bacterial culture.
Try the buns as opposed to the bread…….they’re amazing, versatile. Don’t miss out on this!
Thank you Nina, I can’t imagine the egg whites any stiffer than what they are after 8 minutes but I’ll try 10 minutes. I tried keeping the mixer running on low like Maria does but that didn’t work at all. What I do now is mix the whites until stiff than carefully, very carefully add the whey protein and cream cheese by hand. I havn’t tried the buns though I think I will try that.
Thanks again for your reply.
Yes, We have had to let them go for 10-15 minutes on occasion (with the 11 wire whip). 🙂
OK, thank you … but that brings up another query now :), I don’t have the 11 wire whip, I have a 4.5 quart mixer and it came with the 6 wire whip. Do y’all still recommend whipping longer?
The 11 wire whip does help. But you can do it with the 6 wire, just might take a little longer. 🙂
Thanks so much Maria, I wish I would have known the difference in sizes and wire whips when I bought mine but I didn’t realize there was so many sizes.
I’ll try whipping longer for sure, I so hope this works. :).
Thanks again for all you do.
Maria, I do use Jay Robb whey protein.
OK, maybe just whipping longer then. 🙂
Huh, I always thought you couldn’t whip the carton eggwhites cause of pasteurization – not all your videos use them. Do you find they work for protein bread?
Yes, not as good as fresh eggs but if you whip long enough it does work. 🙂
Hello!
I was wondering if you could use plain organic full fat Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese?
That might work. There might be more carbs though. 🙂
Okay….so…another failed batch. I really think my very first batch worked, but my pan size was wrong. I am DETERMINED! LOL Question please….can you over-whip the whites? Cuz I was whipping away (with a hand mixer) and they looked great. Then all of at about 15 mins. they seemed to deflate a bit? After I added the whey they still looked good, but the cream cheese caused them to fall. I was using Costco egg whites, Jay Robb Whey and Philadelphia cheese. It seems that letting the egg whites come to room temp seems to help a lot. Any ideas? I know we are all hounding you about this, but I love the taste of it and I’m making burgers on the grill tonight! 🙂
Sorry, not sure. This can be tough to do without a stand mixer. You can try omitting the cream cheese and see if that helps them stay stiff. 🙂
Hi, What would the nutrition breakdown for the bread/buns be if I’m dairy free and use 3 of the 6 yolks instead of cream cheese? Thanks!
They are actually very similar either way. 🙂
I have your 30 day Accelerated Meal plan and I am looking forward to starting as soon as I gather all my supplies (just waiting for some Amazon shipments). I did have all the ingredients to make the Protein Buns (omitting the cream cheese & not folding in the yolks) and they came out perfect on the 1st try. They were a little styrofoam like on the outside right out of the oven, but overnight they turned nice and soft. How should the buns be stored if you are not going to freeze them?
I store mine in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (usually about 1 week or so). Thanks!
I have struggled with numerous Protein bread attempts. I first used the one given in ‘The Art of Healthy Eating’ where 6 egg whites, whey & cream cheese were used. The batter barely filled our bread pans. They baked in a nice loft but then pulled in on the sides and prompty fell upon removal. ‘The Mom’s’ suggested baking it longer which I did after my cousin found a new recipe (also for “Protein Bread”) using 12 eggs (in stages). I watched your video and noted that you used the reserved egg yolks in ice cream. I ommitted them. I had 2 new loaves of styrofoam that tasted like egg. My third attempt was to try ‘Amazing Bread’ Didn’t rise properly, much denser, pallitable but not what a man wants his sandwhich served on. My fourth attempt was ‘Rye Bread’ from Nutricious & Delicious. New ingrediants entirely. I was rewarded with a flat, dense, hard loaf. Not the fluffy one pictured. My fifth attempt, I included the egg yolks into the Protein Bread (as listed per the recipe) and had enough batter to fill 2 loaf pans all the way to the top. After checking at 30mins I remembered the lesson on the first loaves & continued bakng another 7 mins until it was golden brown and just beautiful. High cracked arch, georgeous. Both fell within 5 minutes of cooling. My sixth attempt was at ‘Coconut Flour Bread’. I read ‘this should fill 2/3’s of the pan’ (mine is 8 x 4 glass) It filled approximately 1/4 of the bottom. I baked it anyway. I was rewarded with something that resembles Cornbread (which is still good to know) but not the double batch size I read suggested previously, nor the one pictured for that recipe.
I do not have access to a KitchenAide 11 wire whip, nor even a 6 wire. I have an Osterman free stand that beats those eggs till they won’t come off my spatuala. It would have been nice to know that Bob’s Redmill Blanched Almond Flour (specifically) doesn’t perform well with your recipe’s, PRIOR to purchasing as much as we did. I will eventually make that change. Hovever, some of these reipe’s did not require Almond Flour and they still failed. Taquito dough is still a sore spot.
Why this i important to me . . my cousin & I began this venture together, in ernest. Anything that had sugar in it, hit the dirt. Condiments, canned goods, chips, bread, the whole lot of it. I can’t speak for her but I can speak for me and that is to say, I made this a life choice last month. Full on, full time, committment. In less than a month I have I have had my physican tell me that he is not renewing my medication as my A1C’s are 6.2 AND he intends to use me as a poster child for what diet change/walking can do for your Diabetes.
My cousin put her entire family on this program, for better health but if you can’t put some meat on a sanwhich that resembles a bread they recognize, they begin to become unco-operative pretty fast. Since she is who inspired me with her excitement over your program, I’d like to get this rolling in a direction that works.
With all due respect & much appreciation
Way to go taking control of your health! As for the recipe, the whites have to be VERY stiff. That is about all I can say. My professional series kitchenaide sometimes has to whip on high for many minutes to get them stiff enough. 🙂
I’m confused. You said in these comments that you use a 9×5 for all breads, but in another bread recipe you said 8×4. I made that other bread in a 9×5 and it came out very short, so it made sense why you would use a 8×4. I digress…
What I really want to know is this: Have you ever made a double batch in a 16×4? I have a family of 6 (and growing), so I like to make everything in big batches. Sometimes doubling recipes, for us, is enough for just one meal! With an 8-9″ loaf, if we each had a sandwich for lunch, it would be gone (or almost gone).
Thanks!
I use a 9X5 for these. The whites must not have fluffed up enough. 🙂
I have a logistics question for you on the frozen pizzas. If I were to make one for dinner and a few to freeze, as you mention in the video, how do I take the crust out between batches? Thoroughly let it cool and lift it out? Does the rest of the egg white mix deflate while you’re doing that (I can’t get all three pizza pans in my oven at once and I have a pretty standard oven). And once you top them, do you put them on cardboard circles or how do you keep them sturdy in the freezer? I just having trouble visualizing how you pull this off. Thanks!
Well, if you can try to use multiple pans that is best. If not, just form the crust and set aside. They shouldn’t deflate if you don’t get any moisture on them. As for freezing, I just wrap in aluminum foil. 😉
Argh.. mine fell, and it was so pretty. Will try again. I am thinking of making the fallen bread into croutons.
Ugh! This Protein bread recipe is breaking my spirit! I am culinary school trained & had a former career as a professional in restaurant kitchens! No recipe has ever left me feeling as defeated as this one! I have made it 4 times in 2 days & have batch #5 (to which I have desperately added a tsp of baking powder!) in the oven right now. Are you seriously using 6 eggs in the video? I can see how your egg whites are fluffing right up to the top of the bowl while mine have only come halfway up the sides or maybe 2/3 the way up every time! …the batter is not filling the pan & the results have been pretty inedible & dry enough to choke on. Why are so many of us having such difficulty with this recipe? What sorcery are your playing at!?! >;-)
Are you using Jay Robb protein powder? Some people have noticed that other protein powders can contain ingredients that don’t make it turn out right.
Hmm, I only have Jay Robb in Chocolate & Vanilla, the unflavored whey protein I have is About Time (http://smile.amazon.com/SDC-Nutrition-Protein-Isolate-Unflavored/dp/B005LARTCQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1404252518&sr=8-6&keywords=about+time+protein) …but adding the baking powder this last time helped keep the bread from deflating too much! I ate a burger on it & it was delicious! I’ll make it again tonight or tomorrow (because I’m slightly obsessed with getting it right so I can have reliable results with it in the future & add it to my repertoire >;-), & I’ll try it with double the egg whites to fill up the pan I’m using.
I just made these buns for the first time this morning. Love them. Great job Maria! I made mine with the egg yokes instead of the cream cheese. After plugging it into SparksPeople Recipe Calculator, I got the following macros.
* “Healthified” Bun per serving (with egg yokes) = 47 calories, 2.4g fat, 5.3g protein, 0.4g carbs, 0g fiber
Thanks!
I made these for the first time last night as I am going to start the 30 day accelerated plan this morning. I was a little worried after reading all the comments, but forged ahead. I whipped the room temperature egg whites for around 8 minutes. Added 1/8th teaspoon of cream of tarter. Used the stand mixer to fold in the Jay Robb egg white protein powder and then the reserved egg yolks. Baked for 25 minutes, then turned off the oven and left the buns in for another 10 minutes. The buns turned out wonderful!! I can see that they will work great with a hamburger or hot dog. Thanks Maria! I am ready to start!
Thank you!
Hi Maria,
I’m excited to try this recipe, you had me at Wonder Bread… Not a food I’ve allowed myself to eat for decades. I was wondering if you could speak to the “toastability” of this bread. I couldn’t find any comments mentioning that.
Thanks for your recipes!
hello, although I hve not gotten the bread to stop deflating. the parts that were salvageable I put in the toaster and I even made curry chicken bruschetta bites out of them. I am still working on getting the bread to not flop, because it will be great and I look forward to it. happy learning..
Made these Crab BLT’s last night and they were deelish!! I was really surprised at how well my protein buns turned out! Thanks Maria!
Thanks!
Soybean oil, canola oil… ALL bad! Every time I want to get lazy and NOT make my own, there is always something they put into those ‘healthy’ mayo’s that are unacceptable! I looked at Dukes and its soybean oil. The other one was canola oil. And I cant stand Walden Farms for anything! Their stuff is runny and awful tasting. No bueno. I mixed a little of my home made mayo with my bacon fat hollandaise sauce and had a mouth orgasm! Truly home made is top notch and fail safe. I cant wait to get further into my journey with all the things Im learning and RE-learning from Maria!
Hi, I have made the buns many times… Using the yokes and NOT the cream cheese… Every time the tops crumble apart. I have increased cooking temp while decreasing time, increased time and decreased cooking temp… This time I cooked them at 300 degrees for 20 min while using my convection (professional range)… Still same results. The egg whites don’t fall (anymore) and all looks good, but they crumble when handled… Any tips? Thank you
Try using 1/4 cup protein powder. I updated it above. 🙂
Thank you…
After these are baked… How long do they last not frozen? And are you suppose to refrigerate after you’ve baked them? Sorry if you have this info elsewhere..I didn’t see it.
I keep mine in the fridge for up to a week or so. 🙂
I tried to buy some items from your Amazon store and it gave me an error! I had my cart full then the next page was the error This webpage is not available ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED
The amazon store does that sometimes. If you try again it should be working now. Thanks!!
Just tried to bread. Turned out really well except my cream cheese was clumpy in some spots. I will melt it next time. But the texture was pleasant. Half a loaf was my dinner.
Thanks! 🙂
Sorry to post again. But I tried the bread again and melted the cream cheese. It raised really high and I turned off the oven and it deflated a bit. How can i prevent that from happening? Texture is good and I added more seasonings.
It will deflate a little. Otherwise you could try a little less protein powder. 🙂
Ok then it sounds like I did it right. Ill try a little less protein powder next time and see how it works. I made grilled cheese with the other half of the loaf tonight. Heaven! Thanks Maria.
Thanks!
Could I use Mascarpone cheese instead of regular cream cheese? I usually use it interchangeably but just wanted to check first. Thanks.
Yes, that should work. 🙂
Thank you. I am making pizza tonight!
just wondering can you do the pizza crust on baking stone for the crust guess it would be flat instead of deep dish. Going to try my buns on stone.
That should work. 🙂