High-Protein Invisible Zucchini-Feta Bread is a healthy bread. It contains zucchini, feta cheese, baking powder, spices, olive oil, baking soda, herbs, and cottage cheese. This bread is not suitable for a dairy-free diet as it has feta and cottage cheese in it. High-Protein Invisible Zucchini-Feta Bread is prepared in 1 hour and 5 minutes. Serve this zucchini-feta bread with scrambled eggs, Greek yogurt, lentil soup, and grilled salmon. This bread stores nicely so it will be perfect to prepare for preparing in advance. This dish contains 14g net carbs and 13g protein.
STATS:
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Cooking Duration: Fifty minutes
- Total Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Course: Breakfast
- Diet: High-Protein
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Servings: 10
EQUIPMENT:
- Parchment paper
- Box grater
- Whisk
- Cooling rack
- Rubber spatula
- Loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 big eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¾ cup feta cheese crumbs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup oat flour
- One tsp. baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. dill
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- Add the zucchini to offer tender texture. It blends in the bread & adds fiber. We have to squeeze the grated zucchini so the bread doesn’t get soggy.
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- Include the cottage cheese to provide a creamy texture & enrich the protein. It keeps the bread tender. Use low-fat cottage cheese, so it blends smoothly into the batter.
FETA CHEESE:
- Add the feta cheese to provide a savory flavor. It pairs with the zucchini and herbs and makes it creamy. Crumble the feta & distribute it equally in batter to provide good taste.
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:
- Add the whole wheat flour to provide structure & nice texture. It also provides fiber and additional nutrients.
OAT FLOUR:
- Add the oat flour to add a soft texture and moisture. It also provides fiber and a light nutty taste. Mix it properly with the whole wheat flour to provide good results.
EGGS:
- Add the eggs to provide structure & help bind the components. They also provide protein and help the bread rise. We have to use the big eggs for good results.
HERBS:
- Add the fresh dill or parsley to provide a fresh and aromatic taste. They brighten the taste of the bread and pair with the feta cheese.
OLIVE OIL:
- Add the olive oil to offer moisture and a soft crumb & keeps the bread soft without making it heavy.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oven to 350°F & set parchment on pan.
- Now grate the zucchini, salt it, and leave it for ten minutes. Then squeeze it to remove the water content.
- Include the cottage cheese, olive oil, and eggs in vessel & stir with whisk.
- Mix the herbs, feta cheese, and zucchini in the vessel.
- Add the oat flour, baking powder, whole wheat flour, herbs, baking soda, & seasonings and mix.
- Then mix both of the blends till they combine properly.
- Now include the batter in loaf pan & make it smooth with spatula.
- Bake the bread for forty-five to fifty minutes till it gets golden.
- Cool for ten minutes in the pan, then put it on the wire rack.
- Make the slices and serve the bread.
TIPS:
- Squeeze the zucchini properly to eliminate the moisture content.
- Avoid overmixing the batter so the bread remains soft.
- Cool the loaf properly so they don’t get crumble during slicing.
- Include the chopped spinach or basil to provide more flavors.
- Add the pumpkin or sesame seeds on top.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the cooled bread to a tight vessel and store for five days.
FREEZER:
- Cover the slices separately & freeze for 3 months.
FAQs
Why do we name this bread “invisible”?
- We name it invisible because it melts into the bread and becomes invisible, but keeps the bread moist and soft.
How to make the gluten-free bread?
- Use the gluten-free flour and baking powder for this purpose.
Would I utilize the ricotta cheese to make this bread?
- Yes, use the ricotta cheese to achieve the creamy texture of this bread.
Would I include additional vegetables in this bread?
- Yes, add spinach, carrots, or herbs in the bread & it gets healthier.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Servings: 10
Calories: 195 kcal
Net Carbs: 14 g
Serving Size: 1 slice
Total Carbs: 17 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 13 g
Total Fat: 8 g
Calcium: 180 mg
Iron: 1.4 mg
Vitamin A: 220 mcg
Sodium: 390 mg
Potassium: 270 mg
