This guilt-free high-protein cheese bread is proof that healthy baking can be utterly delicious: a golden loaf made with rice flour, kefir, and plenty of cheese, fragrant with garlic and fresh herbs. Packed with protein and naturally satisfying, it is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or alongside your favorite soup. For more wholesome bakes, try our Fluffy Cottage Cheese Muffins; pair a slice with Classic Homemade Guacamole or sip a Sparkling Kiwi-Lemon Lemonade alongside.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 150 g (2/3 cup) kefir
- 50 g (1.8 oz) hard cheese, grated
- Fresh herbs, chopped, to taste
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 170 g (1 1/3 cups + 1 tbsp) rice flour
- 5 g (1 tsp) baking powder
- Salt and spices to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs with the kefir.
- Add the grated cheese, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
- Stir in the salt, spices, baking powder, and flour. Knead into a dough.
- Transfer to a loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180C (350F) for about 35 minutes until golden and firm.
Tips
- Use full-fat kefir for the moistest crumb — low-fat versions can make the loaf dry. Find more healthy baking guidance at Allrecipes.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out so it does not crumble.
- Fold the cheese and herbs in last and do not overmix the dough. See whole-grain baking tips at Serious Eats.
Nutrition per 100 g: 270 kcal, protein 18 g, fat 15 g, carbs 12.5 g.