You have to try this simple cottage cheese bread with oats! It is super easy to make, and the buns are soft and flavorful. Plus, they are gluten-free and high in protein, making them perfect for sandwiches or just a quick snack.
Watch my video below for a simple, step-by-step recipe for creating this delicious Cottage Cheese Bread. If you enjoy it, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more easy and tasty bread recipes!
Why I Love This Cottage Cheese Bread
I love this cottage cheese bread because it tastes like the soft, fresh bakery buns I always crave.

It is surprisingly easy to make, and the combination of oat flour and cottage cheese gives it a fluffy texture and a nice protein boost.
These buns taste amazing warm from the oven with a bit of melted butter, but they are also perfect for sandwiches or packing for lunch.

Since discovering this recipe, regular store-bought gluten-free bread no longer appeals to me.
It really is that good!
I also love that they actually hold together when I make a sandwich. No weird gummy texture, no falling apart. Just soft, satisfying bread that works for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Making these cottage cheese buns is super simple. You probably have most of these ingredients already.

Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cottage cheese – 1 cup (225 grams)
- Egg- 1 pc
- Oat flour – 1 ⅓ cups (133 grams)
- Grated Parmesan – ¼ cup (22 grams)
- Almond flour – ½ cup (48 grams)
- Baking powder – 1 ½ teaspoons (6 grams)
- Salt – ½ teaspoon (3 grams)
- Olive oil or melted butter – 1 tablespoon (14 grams)
- Sesame seeds -2 teaspoon (6 grams)
For this cottage cheese bread, I really like using Organic Whole Grain Oat Flour because it is gluten-free, non-GMO, non-irradiated, and finely ground, giving the buns a great texture.

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Step-by-Step: How to Make This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bread

This high-protein cottage cheese bread comes together fast with just a few simple steps. Blend, mix, shape, and bake—that’s it! You’ll have soft, fluffy buns ready in no time. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Blend the Cottage Cheese
Pour your cottage cheese into a blender or food processor. Blend until it’s completely smooth. This makes sure your buns have a soft, even texture instead of little curds throughout

Step 2: Mix in the Egg
Pour the blended cottage cheese into a bowl. Crack in 1 egg and stir well. This helps bind everything together, so the buns don’t fall apart.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine oat flour, almond flour, parmesan cheese, baking powder, and salt. Give it a good stir so everything is evenly mixed. This is what gives the buns structure and flavor.
Step 4: Combine Everything
Now, pour the blended cottage cheese into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix everything together. At first, it might seem a little sticky, but keep stirring until you get a moldable dough.

Note: If it feels too wet, let it sit for a minute—oat flour absorbs liquid quickly.
Step 4: Shape the Buns
Scoop out portions of dough and gently shape them into buns. They don’t have to be perfect! Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper so they don’t stick.

Step 5: Add Some Extra Flavor
Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter. This helps them turn golden brown while baking.
Tip: For a little crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Step 6: Bake Until Golden
Pop the tray into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. Your kitchen will smell amazing!

Step 7: Let Them Cool (If You Can Wait)
Once they’re done, take them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. If you slice them too soon, they might be too soft inside. But honestly, they’re so good warm, it’s hard to resist.

Now, enjoy! Use these buns for sandwiches, or burgers, or just eat them plain with a little butter. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to store-bought bread!
Check This Out: If you love protein-packed, gluten-free bread, you’ll want to try this Easy and Healthy Lentil Bread too! It’s just as simple and packed with nutrients
How I Use These Buns
For me, these oat cottage cheese bread buns are a game-changer. I love using them for quick, high-protein sandwiches, especially when I need something filling but light. They toast up beautifully too—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. A little butter, maybe some honey? So good.

Sometimes, I turn them into mini pizzas. A spoonful of sauce, some cheese, or whatever toppings I have in the fridge. A few minutes in the oven, and they come out warm and melty. I’ve even used them as burger buns or just as a side with soup.
I always make a batch to have on hand because they work for so many meals. Plus, they actually taste good, which is rare for gluten-free bread.
More Gluten-Free Recipe Ideas
If you’re into high-protein gluten-free buns, you’ll love these other homemade recipes. I’ve tried a bunch, and these are some of my favorites.
- The Ultimate Low-Carb Flaxseed Bread – Gluten-Free Magic!
This one is dense, nutty, and loaded with fiber. It’s perfect for toast—I usually spread on some avocado or almond butter. It’s also super filling, so a little goes a long way.

- I Made This Easy Oat Bread: Flourless, Yeast-Free, Gluten-Free!
No yeast, no flour, just simple ingredients that come together into a hearty, chewy loaf. It’s easy to make and actually tastes good, which is rare for gluten-free bread. - Viral Gluten-Free Coconut Cake – But Is It Really That Moist?
This cake has been all over the internet, and people swear it’s the softest, fluffiest gluten-free cake ever. If you like coconut, you’ll probably be obsessed. - Best Brown Rice Flour Cookies
These cookies are too good to skip. Crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle—exactly how a cookie should be. Brown rice flour gives them a great texture without that weird grainy taste some gluten-free cookies have.
If you’re looking for new gluten-free baking ideas, these are worth a shot. Which one are you making first?
Can you make a bread loaf instead of buns using this recipe
Yeah, you can make it as a loaf, that’s totally fine.
You just put the dough in a little loaf pan instead of doing the buns.
Just bake it at the same temp. It just takes longer ’cause it’s thicker… like, around forty minutes, more or less.
I just poke the middle to see if it’s cooked through.
And yeah, let it cool a bit before you cut it or it kind of falls apart when it’s hot.
But yeah, it works. It turns out good.
Thanks
Sorry, follow up to previous comment regarding making loaf instead of buns would it be feasible to increase the quantities and make a bigger loaf do you think, or would it not cook right. Obviously I would use a bigger pan, just wondered what thoughts you may have to help me out. Thanks for your help Liz
Yes, you can make a bigger loaf. If you want to increase the quantities, that’s fine. The recipe can handle that. The only thing that really changes is the baking time, because once the dough sits deeper in a larger pan, the heat takes longer to reach the center. So it will bake, it just needs more time than the smaller version.
What I would do is keep the oven at the same temperature and bake it normally until the top looks like it is getting close to done. At that point I would check the middle. If the center still feels soft but the top is already browned, I would cover the top lightly with foil so it does not darken more. Then I would let it keep baking until the middle feels set. Bigger loaves can take quite a bit longer, so don’t worry if it seems slow.
And once you take it out, give it time to cool before cutting it. This type of bread is always softer when it is warm, so cooling helps it hold together.
So yes, a larger loaf works. It just needs patience and a little checking as it bakes. If you try it and something seems off, feel free to ask and I’ll help you figure it out.