Have you been missing bread on the keto diet? You’re not alone. Many on the keto diet miss out on the carb-y goodness of bread. You can only eat so many bunless burgers and no-bread sandwiches before you start feeling like you’re depriving yourself of one of life’s greatest pleasures – bread. Fortunately, soft and fluffy keto cloud bread does exist. But today, we’re going beyond simple cloud bread, we’re going to show you how to make an exquisite keto cloud bread sandwich from scratch! It’s so flavorful and satisfying, we bet this low carb cloud bread recipe will make many appearances in your kitchen from now on!
Why Try This Keto Cloud Bread Sandwich Recipe?
Some days, you simply crave an old-school sandwich. If today is one of those days, you’re in luck. We are taking a classic and putting a little keto twist on it. We are sure you’ll love this keto sandwich so much, this will be a staple in your weekly menu rotation! This cloud bread (also known as oopsie bread) is light and airy as… well, clouds!
It’s filled with mayo, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes to satisfy your sandwich cravings in a very keto-friendly way. It’s also highly versatile, so you can choose to make your sandwich any way you like (we’ll give you some ideas down below). But before you go and experiment, do follow our recipe to a T and see how you like it!
Another reason why you should give this recipe a go is if you’re tired of eating keto bread made with coconut or almond flour. Let’s admit it, flour options on keto are pretty limited, so most keto bread recipes out there are usually made with coconut or almond flour. Keto cloud bread is a game-changer for those who want a change from the usual keto fare.
Preheat the oven to 150°C (cloud bread needs a lower temperature to bake) and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites into two separate bowls.
Using an electric or handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites together with the salt until they hold firm peaks.
Try this fun experiment: turn the bowl upside down. If the whipped eggs don’t fall out, you’re good to proceed to step 3!
Carefully and gently fold in the cream cheese and the baking powder. Next, gradually fold in the egg yolks. It’s important to do this process as gently as possible, so you don’t deflate the egg whites. Otherwise, your cloud bread may turn out into a giant, fluffy omelet!
Gently place dollops of the dough on the lined baking pan, shaping them into about ½ inch (1 cm) thick circles, smoothing out the edges. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden.
Note: You can freeform your dough into any shape or size. Since this type of bread does not change shape much during baking, you need to form the dough into your preferred size/shape right from the start.
In the meantime, prepare the sandwich filling. Heat a dry pan and crisp the bacon for a minute on each side (no need to add extra oil). Then slice the tomato and shred the lettuce.
Spread a layer of mayonnaise on each piece of keto cloud bread, add the filling, and top with another piece of bread. Serve warm and enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Facts
|
Keto Cloud Bread Sandwich |
Calories |
Fat (g) |
Carbs (g) |
Fiber (g) |
Net Carbs (g) |
Protein (g) |
|
3 eggs |
189 |
13.1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
16.6 |
|
110 g cream cheese |
384 |
38.4 |
2.9 |
0 |
2.9 |
8.3 |
|
½ teaspoon homemade baking powder |
1 |
0 |
0.2 |
0 |
0.2 |
0 |
|
¼ teaspoon salt |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
4 tablespoons mayonnaise |
602 |
78.84 |
0.68 |
0.2 |
0.48 |
1.08 |
|
150g bacon |
812 |
62.7 |
2.2 |
0 |
2.2 |
55.6 |
|
50g lettuce |
7 |
0.1 |
1.5 |
0.3 |
1.2 |
0.2 |
|
1 tomato |
11 |
0.1 |
2.4 |
0.7 |
1.7 |
0.6 |
|
Total |
2006 |
193.24 |
10.88 |
1.2 |
9.68 |
82.38 |
|
Per Serving (<2) |
1003 |
96.62 |
5.44 |
0.6 |
4.84 |
41.19 |
When’s The Best Time To Eat This Keto Sandwich?
Whenever you’re craving for some low-carb, high-fat, and moderate-protein meal, which literally can be any time of day! So, you can have this keto sandwich cloud bread for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. This recipe is perfect for those doing OMAD or one meal a day since it’s calorie-dense.
This recipe serves two and each serving is a very satisfying meal on its own. It’s got less than 5g net carbs per serving, so it’s not going to kick you out of ketosis anytime soon. It’s also high in fat (96.62g) and moderately rich in protein (41.19g), so you won’t go hungry for hours. If you think it’s too fat and protein-rich, you can always replace the sandwich filling with something that fits your macros better.
With that being said, each cloud bread serving (minus the sandwich filling) is only 287 calories and has only 25.75g of fat, 12.45g of protein, and 2.05g of net carbs. So, you can choose to eat the bread on its own or perhaps slather it with some keto peanut butter or your favorite keto-friendly jam!
Can I Add Some Spices To My Cloud Bread?
The sky’s the limit when it comes to customizing this keto cloud bread recipe. You can add any spice you like. Examples of spices that add flavor to bread are basil, chives, rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, cinnamon, and oregano. If you’ve got some Italian herb seasoning or even the popular Everything But The Bagel seasoning blend in your pantry, try using these too.
But at which stage do you add the spices?
So, whatever spice you want to use, you need to add this to the bowl of egg yolks. Mix everything together. Then when you fold in the egg yolks in step 3, you’ll have those spices incorporated in your cloud bread dough.
Alternatively, if you want to add something like sesame seeds, you can sprinkle these to the dough in step 4. Press them gently into the dough so they stick to the bread when it’s done baking.
Keto Cloud Bread Sandwich Variations
As promised, here are some ideas to add variety to your keto sandwich menu:
Pulled pork sandwich
A well-seasoned pulled pork sandwich has got to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. Just the thought of juicy meat with a dollop of keto mayo between two slices of fluffy cloud bread buns is enough to make me feel hungry!
Keto caesar salad sandwich
You can use our keto caesar salad recipe to make the salad. Then add the salad ingredients to the cloud bread for your very own low carb cloud bread and caesar salad sandwich!
Oregano chicken crunchy slaw
If pulled pork is not your thing, then some nice and tender chicken rubbed in an oregano spice mix is a mouthwatering alternative. You can follow our recipe here and serve it with keto cloud bread.
You can eat it plain, too
Yes, you can eat cloud bread plain, especially if you don’t want to go beyond your fat and protein limits for the day. This is especially easy to do if you add some herbs and spices to the dough to magically transform your bread’s taste. Also, a bit of butter won’t hurt. And don’t forget your cup of coffee, too!
How To Store Your Low Carb Cloud Bread Sandwich?
While this keto sandwich is best eaten fresh and warm, it might be a bit too heavy for some to eat in one sitting. So, what you need to do is only add the sandwich filling (mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato) when you’re ready to eat your keto sandwich. Otherwise, your bread will end up soggy and it won’t taste quite the same.
That said, if you put the cloud bread in an airtight bread container it will last for about 3 days at room temperature. In the fridge, it can last up to a week. But if you freeze, it can last for months! Just remember to separate each slice of bread with parchment paper before storing in the freezer so they don’t end up sticking together. And when you’re ready to eat them, bring them down from the freezer and into the fridge to thaw out.
How To Reheat Keto Cloud Bread?
To reheat your cloud bread, you can either toast them or put them in the oven. Either way, it’s important to do so at a very low temperature as this soft, fluffy bread burns easily.
Not A Fan Of Eggy Bread?
This recipe does require 3 eggs, so an eggy taste is to be expected. However, here’s a tip to minimize the eggy taste. After baking the keto cloud bread, let it cool down. Then leave it in the fridge overnight. When you take them out the following day, warm them up in the toaster and it won’t taste as eggy anymore.
Conclusion
Your days of missing ‘real’ bread is over. Making your keto cloud bread sandwich should take you no more than 45 minutes. It’s so versatile you can add practically anything you like to the dough mixture as well as your keto sandwich filling. This is why the keto lifestyle is so fun – you can 'ketofy' practically any recipe so you’ll never run out of options!
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 150°C (cloud bread needs a lower temperature to bake) and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites into two separate bowls.
Using an electric or handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites together with the salt until they hold firm peaks.
Try this fun experiment: turn the bowl upside down. If the whipped eggs don’t fall out, you’re good to proceed to step 3!
Carefully and gently fold in the cream cheese and the baking powder. Next, gradually fold in the egg yolks. It’s important to do this process as gently as possible, so you don’t deflate the egg whites. Otherwise, your cloud bread may turn out into a giant, fluffy omelet!
Gently place dollops of the dough on the lined baking pan, shaping them into about ½ inch (1 cm) thick circles, smoothing out the edges. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden.
Note: You can freeform your dough into any shape or size. Since this type of bread does not change shape much during baking, you need to form the dough into your preferred size/shape right from the start.
In the meantime, prepare the sandwich filling. Heat a dry pan and crisp the bacon for a minute on each side (no need to add extra oil). Then slice the tomato and shred the lettuce.
Spread a layer of mayonnaise on each piece of keto cloud bread, add the filling, and top with another piece of bread. Serve warm and enjoy your meal!
