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These cheesy low carb garlic bread sticks are a gluten free copycat of Little Caesars Crazy Bread. So good, you can serve them those not on low carb.
You know a recipe is good when my non-low carbing husband and picky daughter eat them up without complaining. I was so impressed with the way the crust came out in my gluten free deep dish cast iron pan pizza that I had to try using the crust dough in a copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe.
I really like using mozzarella cheese as a base for low carb breads like pizza dough, pie crust, and these low carb garlic bread sticks. There is real potential for using mozzarella to make up for the lack of gluten in these gluten free breads.
The whey protein in this recipe also gives a nice flour-like texture and taste to the bread. Not sure exactly what it is, but perhaps the whey protein allows more puff because these bread sticks are much lighter and fluffier inside than ones I made without whey protein.
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These low carb garlic bread sticks are almost as easy as making the ones that come in a can. You simply melt the mozzarella cheese in the microwave for a couple minutes, then fold in the rest of the dough ingredients. The dough does seem to be a little sticky and hard to come together at first, but eventually you’ll get a ball that can be rolled out easily between parchment paper.
Once rolled into a flat circle about 1/4-inch thick, the dough is cut into bread stick pieces using a pizza cutter. At this point, you spread on the garlic cheese butter so it bakes onto the top of the bread.
After about 10-15 minutes of baking, the bread sticks are done. I put the dough on a regular aluminum baking sheet, but next time, I may try putting the parchment paper right on a preheated pizza stone.
I tried to get a close-up of the inside so you could see how light and fluffy they were inside. I’m also thinking this dough recipe would make a great focaccia bread and possibly work as a flat bread for sandwiches.
I hope you enjoy these low carb garlic bread sticks as much as me and my family. It’s a new favorite of ours.
You can serve this low carb bread as an appetizer or snack. I’d also like to try it with a white pizza.
No matter how you serve these, they likely won’t last long. So you may want to make a double batch.
Cheesy Low Carb Garlic Bread Sticks Recipe
Cheesy Low Carb Garlic Bread Sticks
These cheesy garlic bread sticks are a low carb and gluten free copycat of Little Caesars Crazy Bread. So good, you can serve them those not on low carb.
Ingredients
Bread:
- 1 cup almond flour plus extra for kneading dough
- 3 tablespoons unflavored whey protein powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum optional
- 1-1/2 cups mozzarella grated, I used 160 grams of Kraft 2%
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Topping:
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Bread:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, whey protein, coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and xanthan gum.
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In large bowl, melt mozzarella cheese in microwave (for my 900 watt oven it took about 2 minutes at 40% power)
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Stir eggs, butter, and dry mix into mozzarella until dough forms. If cheese begins to harden, you may need to microwave dough ball 5-10 seconds at high to get all ingredients incorporated into dough. Add additional almond flour as needed if dough is too sticky.
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Place dough ball between two large sheets of parchment paper.
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Using rolling pin, roll dough out to a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
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Peel off top piece of parchment paper.
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Place dough (still on parchment paper) onto baking sheet
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Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into stick size pieces.
Topping:
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Mix all topping ingredients together and spread onto sliced dough.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes or until top begins to brown.
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Remove from oven. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
6 servings
Nutrition per serving: 425 calories, 33.8g fat, 901mg sodium, 9.6g carbs, 3.8g fiber, 5.8g net carbs, 24g protein
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Rachel says
I just made these without the whey protein and they came out delicious! This is definitely a must bookmark recipe!
Lisa says
Good to know it’s great without the whey!
Sarah mckinney says
Sounds amazing
Lisa says
Thanks! Hope you give it a try.
Adriana says
I don’t have whey protein can I substitute for something else?
Lisa says
You can try subbing with either almond flour or coconut flour.
Molly says
These are SO good! Easy great recipe. I even cut them into 6 bread size pieces & used for grilled cheese & tomato sandwiches! Thanks.
Lisa says
That sounds good. Never thought to use it for grilled cheese.
Tom says
I have been looking a low carb garlic bread recipe to go with steak & salad ! ”THIS IS PERFECT!!
Lisa says
My kids love this recipe. I hope you enjoy it too!
Wendy says
I made these last night for the first time. Even though the amount of coconut flour is small, my family was complaining about how much they tasted like coconut. Do you think changing it out for more almond flour would still work for the recipe? I loved how bread-like they were!
Lisa says
You can leave the coconut four out and use all almond flour or add a bit more whey protein.
Paul says
Just pulled these out of the oven and I love them. Even my wife (who is picky) and my son (a toddler) are devouring them! Thank you for the recipe.
Lisa says
My picky eaters eat these too! Glad you liked them!
Kim says
These were fantastic! The whole family loved them.
Lisa says
Thanks for writing in. So glad they were loved by all! ?
Megan Diabetic Warrior says
These are ahhhhmazing and Im sharing them on my blog! Thank you for creating this recipe.
Lisa says
My pleasure! Thanks for sharing!
tiffany says
These were AMAZING! Great job with this recipe.
Lisa says
Thanks! 😀