Florencia Baldini Last Updated on October 30, 2025My savoury cottage cheese bread went viral on social media, and you loved it—so I created this sweet cottage cheese bread, and it’s quickly become just as popular! This healthy high-protein bread is naturally sweetened with raisins, gluten-free (if using GF oats), and packs 8.6g of protein per slice to keep you full and energised. It’s a nutritious sweet loaf perfect for breakfast, as a healthy snack, or even a light dessert.
If you’re searching for a healthy bread alternative that’s easy to make and full of nutrition, this gluten-free sweet cottage cheese bread is a winner. Made with just 6 wholesome ingredients, it comes together in one bowl—no kneading, no yeast, no hassle. Unlike traditional bread recipes loaded with refined sugar and flour, this sweet high-protein loaf uses cottage cheese and oats for a more balanced and satisfying bake.
Cottage cheese is brilliant for healthy baking—it adds moisture and protein without the need for extra fats or sweeteners. Paired with fibre-rich oats and naturally sweet raisins, this recipe delivers slow-release energy and keeps your blood sugar steady. A touch of cinnamon adds that cosy flavour without any added sugar or calories, making it ideal for clean eating.
Whether you’re enjoying it straight from the oven or from the freezer on a busy morning, this sweet cottage cheese bread is a fuss-free, nourishing option you’ll come back to again and again.
Tips
- Use rolled oats: For the best texture in this sweet cottage cheese bread, use rolled oats. Instant oats can become too soft or mushy, affecting the overall structure and consistency.
- Pulse, don’t overblend: When using a food processor, pulse just enough to mix. Over-blending will break down the oats too much and turn the batter doughy—this is key to getting the perfect texture in your healthy high-protein bread.
- Let the bread cool completely: It might be tempting to slice it warm, but letting it cool ensures cleaner, neater slices. This also helps the loaf firm up properly.
- Add extra oats on top: Sprinkle some oats over the batter before baking. This gives your gluten-free sweet cottage cheese bread a beautiful golden top and helps prevent the surface from overcooking.
Swaps
Cottage cheese: You can use ricotta or thick Greek yoghurt instead, though the texture may vary slightly. I haven’t tested these but they should work.
Oats: Rolled oats work best. You can try quinoa flakes or oat flour, though the consistency may change.
Raisins: Swap with chopped dates, dried cranberries, or chopped dried apricots for different natural sweetness.
Eggs: Use flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water) to make it egg-free, though the bread may be slightly softer.
Cinnamon: Try mixed spice, pumpkin spice, or a pinch of nutmeg for a different flavour twist.
Storage
Fridge: Store the sweet cottage cheese bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. It’s best enjoyed chilled or briefly warmed in a toaster or pan.
Freezer: Slice before freezing and store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight or toast straight from frozen.
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Sweet Cottage Cheese Bread (Gluten-Free & High Protein)
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Ingredients
- 300 g cottage cheese
- 3 eggs
- 160 g oats
- 150 g raisins
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 20 x 10 cm (8 x 4 inches) loaf tin with baking paper.
- In a food processor, add the wet ingredients — cottage cheese and eggs — and blend until silky smooth.
- Next, add the dry ingredients: oats, raisins, baking powder, and cinnamon. Pulse a few times only — you want everything just combined and the oats roughly chopped, not fully blended.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and sprinkle a handful of oats on top. This adds a lovely texture and helps prevent the top from overcooking.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, until golden and set in the centre.
- Once baked, let it rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. The texture firms up beautifully as it cools — so don’t rush this part!
Notes
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free (if using certified GF oats), refined sugar-free, and packed with over 8g of protein per slice.
- It’s sweetened entirely with raisins, so there’s no need for added sugar or sweeteners.
- Rolled oats add fibre and texture while cottage cheese keeps it moist and high in protein.
- The batter is made in minutes using a food processor, making it ideal for quick, fuss-free baking.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing—this helps it hold together perfectly for clean, firm slices.
Can you use fat free cottage cheese when making sweet cottage cheese bread.
I haven’t tried it with fat-free cottage cheese yet, but I’d imagine it would still work — just with a couple of differences. Because fat-free cottage cheese is less creamy, the bread may turn with a different flavour and texture.
If you try it, I’d love to know how it turns out 🤗