Crispy • Cheesy • 30g+ Protein Per Serving • Low-Carb Option
📝 Quick Description
This High-Protein Garlic Bread is made with a cheese-based dough that bakes into golden, crispy breadsticks. It’s brushed with garlic butter and topped with herbs for that classic flavor — but delivers serious protein.
Perfect for:
• High-protein side dish
• Pizza night upgrade
• Low-carb lifestyle
• Game day snack
• Meal prep bread alternative
⏱ Servings & Timing
• Serves: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
• Total Time: 20–25 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
🧀 Protein Dough Base
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
Optional boost:
• 1 tbsp unflavored whey isolate
🧄 Garlic Butter Topping
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Pinch salt
Optional:
• Extra shredded cheddar for top
👩🍳 Step-By-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Melt the Cheese
In microwave-safe bowl:
Microwave mozzarella 60–90 seconds until melted.
Stir halfway through.
3️⃣ Make the Dough
Add to melted cheese:
• Egg
• Almond flour
• Parmesan
• Baking powder
• Garlic powder
Mix quickly while warm.
Knead slightly until smooth dough forms.
If sticky → let cool 1–2 minutes.
4️⃣ Shape the Bread
Place dough between two sheets of parchment.
Roll into rectangle about ½ inch thick.
Transfer to baking sheet.
Score lightly into breadstick strips (don’t cut all the way through).
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 10–12 minutes until golden.
Edges should be crisp.
6️⃣ Garlic Butter Finish
Mix:
• Melted butter
• Garlic
• Parsley
Brush generously over hot bread.
Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
Return to oven 2–3 minutes to melt.
7️⃣ Slice & Serve
Cut along scored lines.
Serve warm.
💪 Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Calories: 300–350
Protein: 28–35g
Carbs: 4–6g
Fat: 22g
Low carb. High protein. Super filling.
🔥 Why This Version Works
✔ Cheese provides natural protein
✔ Almond flour keeps carbs low
✔ No refined flour
✔ Crispy edges, soft center
✔ High satiety
✔ Perfect bread substitute
🧊 Storage
Fridge: 4 days
Reheat in air fryer 3–4 minutes for best crisp.
Freezer: Up to 1 month.
