The BEST Protein Sparing Bread Recipe
I am a minimalist in all aspects of my life. I cut my own hair, I wear the same clothes, I like things simple! That’s why I still love my 2 ingredient protein sparing bread and I have been eating it for over 15 years.
However, I do understand that my 2-ingredient protein sparing bread has a tough crust so when someone is new to this keto lifestyle or the protein sparing diet, they want a delicious protein sparing bread to help them enjoy the foods!
On my private Facebook group called KETO (which you can join HERE), a lot of my friends have been experimenting with my protein sparing bread and this recipe is the BEST protein sparing bread modifications ever!
If you miss bread on your keto diet, you must try this protein sparing bread recipe! It will blow your mind!
My keto family did a blind taste test and everyone agreed that this recipe is by far the BEST protein sparing bread recipe ever!
If you are wondering what the protein sparing modified fasting diet is, I am holding a class this October! This protein sparing modified fasting class will leave you fueled with information on why the protein sparing diet helps accelerate weight loss and lowers insulin resistance. The science is so eye opening!
Some interesting facts you will learn in this protein sparing class:
- Why am I in ketosis but not losing weight?
- What are the different types of fasts and the pros and cons of each?
- The biology of what happens when you eat protein and what happens when you eat fat.
- How many days can you do protein sparing modified fasting days?
- What to eat for protein sparing modified fasting days and what to eat on non-protein sparing days.
- How to activate brown fat, supplements can help!
- What desserts to have on protein sparing modified fasting days.
- How to incorporate protein sparing modified fasting days.
- How many calories do I need?
- What are your personal macros for protein sparing modified fasting days?
- MISTAKES that people make when doing protein sparing modified fasting.
And much more! This class will make you look at your keto diet much differently and understand how to eat a healthy lifestyle. It will also give you the tools to help you achieve your weight loss goal and much more.
This may be our last class we do so make sure to get your spot!
WHEN: October 9th from 1PM-3PM central time.
WHERE: My home (limited availability) and ONLINE by Webinar!
NOTE: Everyone (both online and in our home) will receive a video of the class the day after.
BONUS! Online Webinar attendees get a free month of Silver membership to Keto-Adapted.com!
And once the CLASS IS OVER, YOU CAN GET THE VIDEO!
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The BEST Protein Sparing Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 large egg whites separated from whole eggs
- 1/4 cup powdered Allulose
- 1-2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon Redmond Real Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar to help stabilize the whites
- 1 cup unflavored egg white protein powder
- Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray
- Optional: Add back in 1 tablespoon egg yolk powder improves texture and flavor, but adds fat.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Separate the eggs (save the yolks for another recipe like my keto ice cream, hollandaise, mayo or lemon curd), and place the whites into a large bowl or stand mixer. Add the allulose, nutritional yeast, salt and cream of tartar if using and whip the whites for a few minutes until VERY stiff.
- Turn the mixer to low and gently mix the egg white protein powder into the whites.
- Grease a bread pan with Primal Kitchen Avocado oil spray and fill with protein sparing Wonder Bread mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Turn oven off and leave bread in the oven for 15 minutes to avoid the bread from falling.
- Let completely cool before cutting or the bread will fall. Cut into slices.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
- OPTION: Make bread into 18 buns on a greased cookie sheet bake for 13-15 minutes.
Nutrition
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I thought that nutritional yeast was an ingredient that you used or recommended.
It is ok in small amounts. The carbs can add up if trying to replace dairy, but in small amounts in a recipe like this it is fine. 🙂
Do you have to grind up the yeast flakes or just add them as flakes?
You don’t have to grind them, just add right out of the container.
I just added them but you could grind if you prefer.
Thank you! I absolutely love your information, your blogs, your books. I appreciate everything you and Craig do for this community!!
Thank you!
Do you know if I can get these ingredients in the UK please?
Yes, try amazon.eu or iherb. 🙂
Sorry that should have said that you did not use or recommend.
Do you have to use his unflavored egg white protein?
Yes, that is the structure of the bread. 🙂
Yes, the pic in the link shows vanilla and I purchased the wrong one 😫. That was an expensive miss. But bread came out better than expected.
Why am I in ketosis but not losing weight? I have the opposite situation going on–losing weight but no obvious ketosis symptoms. But hey–weight loss is weight loss! I’ll take it however it comes. It’s only about 3/4 lb. per day, so I don’t think there’s any underlying health issue (like cancer). I lost more quicker on the keto diet, but had bad breath, rashes, and a moderate ketone level. Kept 60 lbs. off for about 1 1/2 years, and then re-gained 30 lbs. I suspect I was on the diet too long. The fat train was a delicious and fun ride, but then it started working against me.
Re: nutritional yeast. It rates very high on the P:E scale. Since I seem to have trouble learning things unless I do a deep dive on the internet and scour the cyber-earth for information, coupled with the fact that I arrived late to the P:E game, I’ve uncovered many more surprising ingredients that rate a 2.0 or higher (individually), and a wide variety of recipes that (sometimes with minor re-writes to substitute for any grains or dairy) also rate at least a 2.0 (many higher, even AFTER the alterations). Your recipes rarely need a substitution made, because you will have already done my work for me.
What size bread pan do you use? Should I cool it completely in the pan before removing it? I’ve only tried to make it once, and it collapsed. Thanks!
It is a standard 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch pan. 🙂
And this recipe is for ONE loaf? I’m new, can you tell? 😊 I’m a little confused because I’ve seen your videos with 12 whites and it makes two loaves. I’ve halved it for one loaf and it does come out awesome but pretty small…. just want some clarification so I can be sure ! Thanks so much!! I am loving your blog and recipes!!
It is great! You can omit the yeast if you like. And there is a basic two ingredient version of the bread here too.
https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/protein-sparing-bread/
You can also find recipe easily in our index here:
https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/recipe-and-content-index/
Maria, here’s a weird question for you…I found a clean brand of beef protein/egg white protein combo. Would I be able to use that if I wanted to make this? I know whey isolate is a no go, but this combo (for a sweeter bread since they are only available in chocolate and vanilla) intrigued me. (and the sweetener is Stevia for anyone that might comment) Thanks for any help on that
Are you referring to Equip? I love their chocolate beef protein. It’s like powdered brownie batter.
No, it’s not Equip. Equip is all beef powder and yes good. This brand is beef and egg white combined
The beef protein powders I have tried don’t work well. Sorry.
Maria,
Do you have a coupon for the online class for protein sparing class?
Not right now, sorry.
The nutritional s are for one slice of the bread? So if I eat the entire loaf, it would be 594 calories and 18 carbs? Is that correct? Thanks
Yes, correct.
Hi Maria, can I use monkfruit instead of allulose?
That should work, but might not brown as well. 🙂
Where can I find more details (program, cost, what’s included or not; what would happen if some other wave of this pandemic will hit around that date etc.) for the IN PERSON option of your course next october? I do not use Facebook so that wouldn’t be an informative source for me, hope you can help anyway…
Unfortunately the In person is sold out. But you can still get the online option. 🙂
https://keto-adapted.com/product-category/class/
I cannot attend the live class on October 9. Is there going to be a way to purchase access afterward?
Everyone who signs up also gets 30 day access to the video after. 🙂
https://keto-adapted.com/product-category/class/
Maria…MARIA! I just found this and MUST share it with you: https://lifehacker.com/make-baking-easier-with-reverse-taring-1847414693
Great tip! 🙂
I’m glad to see these additions to the bread – I love making “dinner rolls” with it. I had a severe reaction to allulose the last time I made these. Would powdered bochasweet work? I’m hesitant to try powdered Swerve but that could be another option? Thanks for all that you do!!
We are not fans of bochasweet. It is like fructose. Not a good option.
https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/guide-to-natural-sweeteners/
Love this bread, except it stuck to the well greased pan, any tips?
Hi Maria. I’m struggling to get back on keto. I hit a stall and gradually added carbs back..not only did I gain the weight back but I feel awful. It is my hope to be back in ketosis by October 9th but if I’m still struggling do you think the class will still be of use. I’ve had some good days eating from the 30 day cleanse book i just haven’t made it 30 days…
Yes, adding carbs is the last thing you want to do. This class will help get you back on track. 🙂
https://keto-adapted.com/product-category/class/
Sorry if you have already addressed this question but, would you happen to know the metric measurement for the egg white protein powder?
It is about 100 grams. 🙂
Good Morning, Maria
I make this bread weekly and really appreciate the recipe. I do a half recipe because it is only me who eats it. What is the correct way to freeze AND thaw the slices that I can’t consume in 4 days? Thanks
Thanks!! I slice mine and then freezer them. Thawing in the fridge or just popping them straight into the toaster. 🙂
Thanks so much. I bake mine in a silicone sheet pan (like a flat cake), sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds. Then after baking and cooling in the oven, I cut it into 9 squares. Each square is just plenty for a sandwich. 😎 Down 90 lbs since 2019.
Awesome!!
Is the Nutritional Yeast necessary in this recipe? If I can replace it & I can use Dairy, what could I replace it with? Thank you.
That is the addition made in this version to add flavor and texture. If you want to omit, you can just use this recipe:
https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/protein-sparing-wonder-bread/
Oh my goodness! I can’t believe I waited so long to make this (I was scared) it’s life changing! I used whey protein because that’s all I had and I also used a lankanto sweetener because it’s all I had and it did fall but still delicious! I used greased parchment paper didn’t stick it all. Browned really nicely. Made nine buns, each perfect for a sandwich or burget. Sprinkled on some everything bagel seasoning. Can’t wait to make again with correct ingredients! Thank you so much!
Thank you!!
Can you use the Vanilla Protein Powder to give it a little sweetness?
Sure. 🙂
I have 8 pounds of unflavored whey protein powder and am determined to use it in this recipe! Today I started with half recipe as flat bread. It tastes great and will be great for sandwiches. I will move on to egg white powder…..someday. Thanks, Maria.
I also bought the egg protein powder from Jay Robb in vanilla flavor, since that’s what your photo showed. (Craig sent me the direct link.) I’ve just opened the egg powder and made this bread and now regret spending $50+ for the wrong thing! Maria, can you please correct the photo so nobody else makes this mistake? I am going to contact Robb and see if they will swap it out for me. 🙁 Thank you
They make several kinds of protein powder. For the bread the unflavored is best. For sweets like angel food cake the vanilla works well.
Hi, love your recipes!, I just wanted to know why you don’t like the egg yolks?, I thought the egg yolk was the most nutritious part of the egg, sorry I’m not on social media so that’s why I’m asking you this question there, I hope that you will email me back, you have a great & safe day.
I have no problem with egg yolks. This recipe just need whites as the whole egg won’t whip into stiff peaks. 🙂