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Cloud Bread: The Viral Low-Calorie, Gluten-Free Recipe Lighting Up Social Media

The carbs and gluten in traditional bread have long been criticized. Enter cloud bread—a flourless, ultra-light alternative that's simple to make at home and exploding on Instagram.

This cloud-like bread is incredibly low in calories and naturally gluten-free, making it an excellent option for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

How to Make Cloud Bread

With just 3 ingredients, cloud bread couldn't be easier:

  • 3 eggs
  • 60 grams fresh cheese (cottage cheese, mascarpone, or cream cheese)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder or potassium bicarbonate

For the steps: Mix the egg yolks with the cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks, adding the baking powder. Gently fold the two mixtures together to preserve the whites' volume.

Portion the batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 150°C (thermostat 5) for 20 minutes, until golden. Done!

Customize Your Cloud Bread

Instagram is buzzing with vibrant twists: add food coloring to the batter for stunning, ultra-colorful results that vanish from plates fast.

Infuse flavor with garlic bits, spices like curry, chili, or rosemary. For sweets, try chocolate or coffee. Use it cold as a pizza base, burger bun, or pita alternative. Get creative!

Check out our cloud bread recipe ideas in the slideshow.

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