French Toast Egg Loaf | Carnivore, Keto and Egg Fast! Fast and Easy Recipe with Minimal Ingredients

French Toast Egg Loaf | Carnivore, Keto and Egg Fast! Fast and Easy Recipe with Minimal Ingredients
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Egg Loaf Ingredients: 4 large eggs, 4 tbsp softened butter, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 tsp vanilla powder. Sweetener is up to you!
Blend and bake at 350F.
35 min for loaf, 25 min for brownie pan, 20 min for muffins (these times are approximate, test with a toothpick!)
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[@KetoMama777]

I did these when on egg fast and made them as muffins. Added lemon extract they are delicious. Im glad you reposted this.

[@francineposa6103]

Great idea I have thee extract too!

[@jayhoggard92]

❤❤❤

[@justsuzy321]

Mmmm, that sounds really nice and refreshing. My hubby loves lemon, I will have to make him a lemon (egg) loaf.

[@ironrose888]

Yummy, it sounds like a lemon custard 😊

[@TheMiriamdossantos]

Just made this recipe, and instead of baking, I made it as waffles, and it came out beautiful and delicious 😋 Thanks for the recipe !

[@KetogenicWoman]

oh wonderful!

[@jhwilliams6550]

Thank you for mentioning this. I will try making waffles. It’s too hot to turn on my oven. Did you grease your waffle maker with butter?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@jhwilliams6550with all the butter in it-I doubt it

[@jhwilliams6550]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah my waffle maker is old and if you don’t grease it well it sticks. I’ll have to experiment.

[@patcomly180]

Also good to fry the batter in butter as crepes, butter can be omitted from the batter.

[@julieburns7973]

You can also do this with 4 egg, 4 butter, and 2 oz cream cheese if you’d like to lessen the cheese

[@terised]

For an even better treat that tastes like actual french toast, dip the egg loaf slices in a mixture of heavy cream and beaten egg, then fry in butter until browned. I add vanilla and cinnamon to the egg and cream mixture but it's not necessary. Then top with sugar free maple syrup like Maple Grove Farms, and add a dab or two of whipped cream, either homemade or sugar free Redi Whip. Divine!

[@KetogenicWoman]

Next level yummy!

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

I add cinnamon, sweetener, and maple extract to the batter and spread butter on top. I also have added a couple tablespoons of oat fiber on regular keto; makes it a little sturdier so I grab a slice as I go out. Until I was able to try ChocZero I hadn't found a decent sugar-free syrup. For my pan I do 8-10 eggs and 8oz cream cheese, but still 4 butter, but I put butter on my slice. 😊

[@robbieb4219]

I❤ love the sweet doggie part!!!!!😂😂😂

[@TheWolfsnack]

Nice....I have had a weight battle since I stopped working physically demanding jobs in the bush, followed at first with academics then office work had me balloon to 460 lbs on a 6' 6" frame...I was so unhealthy that I opted for a Rou en Y gastroplexy some years back and lost an incredible amount of weight.....then over a decade I went from around 190 lbs up to 285. I was feeling bloated, my knees and hips hurt all of the time, I had limited enregy and was taking painkillers all of the time. I started to look seriously at a carnivore diet and started almost three months back. To date I have dropped to just under 220 lbs and feel awesome, stopped taking blod pressure and diuretic meds and wish I had learned of this years ago. So thanks for the recipes and showing how your weight has dropped off. Oh....also a Canadian here. Quick tip on cream cheese....just make your own with whole milk and kefer grains.

[@KetogenicWoman]

Yes, I do want to venture out to make some cream cheese since we Canadians are short on clean dairy options! Amazing results, I am 66 feeling better than when I was 26! I wish I had known too!

[@diamondk67]

I made this as muffins this morning and I forgot to add the vanilla but this really does taste like french toast, especially with cinnamon sprinkled on top and a small drizzle of keto maple syrup.

[@Grumpykitteh]

I used silicone egg sandwich molds and made pancakes with this. They were a delicious start to my day 3.

[@KetogenicWoman]

nice idea!

[@magpiemaven6858]

Awesome idea!

[@AuntiBiBi_MiMi]

Reminds me of clafoutis without the cherries

[@fastenuf]

My first attempt is in the oven now. Baking was always something I enjoyed and being on carnivore really put that to an end. Hopefully this recipe will be delicious and will let me bring baking back into my life. ❤️

[@yamitwood5200]

Anita, I want to thank you so much for this recipe. I’m a chef and I can’t believe o never thought of this with all the Keto stuff I make. It’s just amazing! It might be even two good I finished the first loaf in one day and then came home tonight and made a double batch. It’s like a cross between flan and cheesecake and I added pumpkin pie spice, 3 tablespoons or swerve brown sugar and vanilla inside and put lots of cinnamon on top. It’s great hot and spectacular cold. I can’t stop eating it and it’s pretty caloric so I may just have to do an egg fast so I can justify it. Thanks a million I love this!!!

[@KetogenicWoman]

Wow, thanks! This means a lot to me!

[@ironrose888]

I love your special effects on your voice. It’s very entertaining 😊😊😊

[@bdogg197]

Mine is in the oven right now. I just use my parchment paper like I do with regular bread.

[@JBaker-yu3dr]

I really like cinnamon rolls so this helps me not miss them so much ! thanks for the recipe

[@JohnnyRay920]

Basically same ingredients as a low carb cheese cake. Just different ratios. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

[@karenreaves3650]

I keep a silicone bag of your cream cheese muffins in my freezer, my favorite are steak and egg muffins, when I catch thin sliced ribeye on sale. Thank you Anita. ❤ I am able to use extracts they have no oxalates just ordered cinnamon to try.

[@hal7ter]

Begins at 5:50

[@alisonbaerman3323]

I bake it in ramekins & mix the cinnamon in or sometimes I add Tru (True?) Lemon instead. Yum...

[@user-xc6hi7kx5x]

Love the new look! Hair color is so complimentary to your skin. It’s a keeper!

[@KetogenicWoman]

Oh thank you!

[@CClay-kn9lm]

Yes, I agree! You look great, KW!

[@tephe9986]

I took this into the kitchen and followed along. 😊 it smells amazing! A piece will be my meal tonight. I did substitute cottage cheese, for cream cheese, to boost the protein level.

[@KetogenicWoman]

Oh I'd love to know how that went!

[@jodyjackson5475]

So hard to find clean cottage cheese in cana duh too

[@lace2leather2009]

You always make me smile, the extra stuff for giggles makes it so fun and its like talking to an old friend. You are awesome! Thank you so much for making these videos, and keeping it real

[@KetogenicWoman]

Oh thank you!

[@katecollins3894]

Oh I haven't had this in a long time. I used to make it and then make an egg custard to use it as the bread in a bread and butter pudding. Might have to make this again soon.for my family.

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

Care to share your pudding recipe? Sounds yummy 😋

[@katecollins3894]

@@JazzyMamaInAK The custard was just a modified standard egg custard made to a keto one. 4 egg yolks, 2 tblspns of sweetener of choice. Whisks together until pale. Add to a saucepan. Heat over heat stirring continuously. Add 1 cup of cream 1/4 cup at a time, mixing in well before adding next 1/4 cup. Bring to boil. Remove from heat, stirring until thickened. Add Vanilla essence, powder or extract or whatever you use. Stir through. When making the pudding - add slices of the egg loaf to a small baking dish, overlapping egg piece (maybe look up what a bread and butter pudding looks like for reference). If you use cinnamon sprinkle a little on the 'bread' pieces. Pour custard over it. Bake 180°C until browned and custard is set. It has been a while so it may be 15- 20 mins but I cut remember so just watch it every 5 mins or so.

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

@@katecollins3894 Thank you

[@katecollins3894]

@@JazzyMamaInAK You're welcome.

[@Kimberly-pi8my]

My Lockdown Rozzi has some terrific cheese recipes including a clean Philadelphia copy!

[@LIFESaWONDER]

Get your cream cheese at the farmers market .

[@gaillucas9077]

Thank you Anita for sharing this wonderfully simple and delicious looking recipe. It would be great along side a pice of bacon!

[@carolmcneil761]

Nice, easy addition for breakfast! Thank you for this.

[@lillianmederak1507]

Love this Anita . Cant wait to try it 🤗

[@angies5082]

This sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it.

[@vanessabowen3095]

I am so excited to make this! Thank you for sharing!

[@clevelandgirl3226]

Thanks for posting! I am going to try this!

[@carnivoresinneosho6095]

Thanks Anita!

[@lsweeten1971]

[@teret6719]

Thanks for the recipe and the video!

[@julieburns7973]

Thank you

[@melissawitherspoon9094]

Yummy! Thanks for this recipe!

[@joygriffin6324]

thank you!!!!

[@erica7158]

Wow Anita your shirt and apron match your blender! I am impressed!

[@KetogenicWoman]

That was not on purpose!

[@EK--ry3lr]

Looks delicious. Thanks for posting. 🎉

[@hrtwispr]

Love it, nice and simple thanks 💜

[@ninelkhait9110]

Love your recipes! Thank you ❤

[@justsuzy321]

Thank you SO much! ❤🎉

[@lovesJesus448]

❤you look very pretty today..your hair is nice...love egg loaf❤ hey everybody please ask Jesus into your heart today while you still have time ❤

[@Rose-yk5pb]

Can’t wait to try, I’ve been missing French toast!!!❤❤❤

[@catemaclean9579]

Thanks Anita! Appreciate this video.

[@lorenablanca5813]

Thanks Anita, Ike it so much 😊

[@jillscott3622]

I just made this and it does taste like French Toast and turned out a beautiful golden brown. I wish I could attach a picture. I followed your base recipe, but added pumpkin pie spice in the blender instead of on top, I love vanilla powder so I used 2 teaspoons, and I added 1 tablespoon of monk fruit w/Erythritol. So delicious...and I agree it would be really good cold. Thanks again for sharing this recipe! 😊

[@deliahdykes7824]

looks good and easy...thx

[@Deadsquirrelinn]

This was really good...😋

[@starlamiller7703]

I’ve made it twice in the last month!! We love it!

[@apace903]

Oh , yummy! I will be coming this tomorrow😅😅😅

[@debclair822]

Yesss. I make these regularly. So good. God bless

[@smiling4u2]

I had never used vanilla powder before and decided to try it after I had made one of your recipes and I absolutely love it and have been using it ever since ! 😊

[@KetogenicWoman]

I like it a lot!

[@sherrywheat3550]

I REALLLLLY LIKE THIS RECIPE‼️❤️‼️

[@karenbelonoha8853]

I just finished my first egg fast, I will definitely make this when I do my next one❤

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

Don't wait, it's delicious and convenient.

[@dianeflowers3339]

I am looking forward to making this recipe.

[@exchangestudent2]

This has been on my list to make and I'm forever saying I'll make it tomorrow 😆

[@joane8651]

Can't wait to try this, my mouth is watering....

[@deebuxton-uo5lt]

Thank you, Anita for your wonderful videos!!! You have provided me with so many wonderful recipes!!! I truly appreciate ALL your efforts!!!

[@Kayaf7]

Thank you!!!!🥰

[@KetogenicWoman]

You’re welcome 😊

[@summerwinter4]

Thank you for sharing & congratulations on your weight loss!

[@victorialove9104]

Looks delicious! Going to try it as soon as I invite cheese back into my diet. ❤

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Cream cheese is not cheese FAT Very little protein or calcium There IS lactose so it’s carby

[@karenzimmer7607]

Can't wait to try.. in a rut with the meat so this will be a nice treat

[@sharonsharon5178]

I’m making this now but I added maple syrup extract to it.

[@nansirice4165]

OMG!!!! Absolutely delish!!!!! Tastes like French toast sticks. Thank you for sharing :)

[@MsBinglesVintage]

Thanks!

[@KetogenicWoman]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@vitalishus]

I’ll be trying this one Anita! Also love Kelly’s version of a sponge cake which is similar (double these proportions) but the eggs are first separated, (yolks & cream cheese together) & whipped to death then folded gently together, so it’s super light & fluffy. Amazing! I’ve had SAD people at work try it and accuse me of cheating because they can’t believe it’s lighter & more delicious than their traditional SAD sponge cake! I have always loved French toast so thank you thank you thank you! I will never feel deprived of bread again. lol ❤

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

Kelly's oppsie cake is really good

[@KetogenicWoman]

Love the oopsie cake, this is a way different texture. More of a breakfast cake!

[@IFuller]

I'm so glad to get recipes to help me get in my fat. Thank you so much.

[@beeunicorn1681]

I lovvvve it! It smells so nice in the oven and tastes soooo good! Thanks for this recipe!

[@shariw5]

This is so good. It's like a fluffy cheesecake! 😋😋😋

[@KetogenicWoman]

Thank you 😋

[@lillianvanalst9453]

Thanks for this recipe, my dear lady. I also have made mine into muffins and an 8x8 pan. I added a dropper full of vanilla creme stevia. I added in spam and cheddar chunks. They are presently baking.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

How was it? Sounds creative!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I would have added onion powder and no sweetener if spam & cheddar went it

[@lowcarbspin]

Looks simply delicious! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us.I think this is going to be breakfast for tomorrow.🥰

[@KetogenicWoman]

I hope you enjoy!

[@gingervincent1969]

I have made one before with egg white powder and full fat plain Greek yogurt. It was good, but honestly this looks better and more in line with my plan! Thank you for sharing!

[@laf2602]

I'm testing this out in the instantpot bake function. I never have used it before. I put on cheesecake settint for 20 min. Will see how it comes out. Its in a bowl because I didnt have anything else lol.

[@kristiadams2460]

Anita, That looks delicious but, I can't eat egg whites very well. Not easy on the digestion system. Could you next do a video on making some kind of receipe with just egg yokes. I would really appreciate it.🤗

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Yolks in hot coffee or broth are so delish-makes it rich tasting in the coffee. I add 3 yolks to 2c coffee w/2T butter for a breakfast, also I eat along with it 1oz hard cheese for protein & calcium. The broth gets a sort of eggy taste that is yummy. I do same ratios, and the butter, as the coffee. Or can u stomach 1 white with 3-4 yolks for a scramble? Without the whites it’s hard to do a regular recipe with eggs.

[@Rose-yk5pb]

Just made a double batch and popped it in the oven in a brownie pan. Can’t wait to try added a little maple flavoring along with the vanilla and the cinnamon. I have been looking for a French toast. Replacement for a long time. Thank you.

[@LilithCain]

I've been feeling a little under the weather today and needed a little comfort food.... omg! This brought back childhood memories of Dutch babies at sunday brunch! You knocked it outta the park with this one! I only omitted the vanilla and cinnamon to keep it Carnivore. Thank you so much!

[@KetogenicWoman]

You are so welcome!

[@LilithCain]

@@KetogenicWoman I posted a picture of what I did with it on my youtube community page, and Facebook.... it may have converted a few people 😆

[@kaytoday666]

This - and other egg fast recipes - are also suitable for Lacto-ovo vegetarians. ❤

[@KetogenicWoman]

I'm not even sure what that is!

[@kaytoday666]

​@@KetogenicWomanPeople who eat dairy & eggs, but not meat. Demi vegetarian.

[@tammyc1812]

Thank you, I've gotta get a loaf pan!! I love french toast 😋

[@KetogenicWoman]

You can also make this in muffins or a brownie pan!

[@tammyc1812]

@@KetogenicWoman thank you

[@rikwen96]

Thanks for the video. I remember the egg fast and this recipe. But I haven't had it in a while. Now that you have reminded me, I am going to make an egg loaf and keep it in the frig for meals. So easy and yes, very tasty with just vanilla and cinnamon.

[@KetogenicWoman]

An oldie but goodie!

[@anitaprzygocki9350]

I’m going to make this and I have maple extract and I think it would be delicious!

[@karenreaves3650]

Thank you for reminding me I have maple extract.

[@anitaprzygocki9350]

I made it and very good but I also liked it cold this morning better than hot.

[@merilee222]

Anita, I’m enjoying your recipes and wanted to tell you I like your new hair style. Looks great!

[@KetogenicWoman]

Thank you so much!

[@tamarac2267]

I used to make a recipe like this several years ago. I think the recipe was by #ketosamiam. After baking and cooling, I’d slice it and then pan fry the slices in butter. To me, it made it even more like French toast! Thank you for reminding me about this!!! 🥰

[@tamarac2267]

lol, I should’ve watched to the end before commenting! 😂 ❤

[@KCCAT5]

That looks delicious and I have been eating eggs lately on my omad so I just ordered some vanilla powder and I'm going to make this tomorrow and I will come back and tell you how much I love it or not.

[@KetogenicWoman]

haha, well I hope the report is a good one!

[@gjahncke]

You go healthy

[@justsuzy321]

Oh Anita... 😢I did not know I needed this so bad!! This looks so delish. I cannot wait to try this! I'm going to make it and we can eat this in the morning, do yard work, run errands, etc and be fueled up all day long. Going to sneak some to my daughter, see if she likes it with some sugarfree syrup. 😅I keep sneaking things in on her, and I noticed she has not beeneating much sweet stuff. 🤷🏼‍♀️I'm trying, she is 17 and stubborn. Basically another me at that age. 😢

[@KetogenicWoman]

These are the bomb with a little sugar free maple syrup!

[@marthalove3784]

I’m going to try this for sure!!! I may try to add equip to jack up the protein even more!!

[@KetogenicWoman]

Would love to hear what you do with that!

[@angiestruck7890]

did you try adding the equip in? how did it go? :D

[@CarnivoreLeo]

I will make this in my silicone muffins

[@julieellis6793]

I use alcohol free vanilla extract. No aftertaste.

[@kathypersall5439]

That looks like a Cheese Cake to me! Yummy❤❤❤❤

[@katrambo1]

Yummy !! Gona try it… your doggie’s expressions🤣 love it and if you don’t have a blender, can you just use a mixer?

[@KetogenicWoman]

Yes you can! In the past I have used a handheld electric mixer!

[@katrambo1]

@@KetogenicWoman thank you!…I also remembered I do have a stick blender..I’m going to make this tonight…for b fast tomorrow🥰

[@user-yn2ij5ep9f]

Just tried out this recipe…YIKES! I ended up eating 2 portions, so I guess I’ll cut back a bit on my lunch & dinner macros. The only change that I will be making when I make it again (and I WILL be making it again!) is to use unsalted butter. Thank you for this quick, easy & tasty recipe.

[@user-yn2ij5ep9f]

UH-OH…just reread your recipe and I mistakenly added 4 oz of butter rather than 4 Tblsp. That could have accounted for the overly salty flavor and high (fat) macros…but it was still great!

[@KetogenicWoman]

oh yes, ok!

[@kmw111]

😊

[@janp7660]

Can you include a link to the vanilla powder you use? I'm looking for some to use in egg white donuts and such. Thanks!!I do like the egg loaf. I slice it and fry it up for French toast. Yummy

[@KetogenicWoman]

It's the little white package in my seasonings: amzn.to/4aPcTo9

[@janp7660]

@@KetogenicWoman thanks!

[@lectrickitty]

Do I have to buy the vanilla powder, or can I use liquid vanilla? I have real vanilla from Mexico.

[@KetogenicWoman]

You can certainly use liquid vanilla!

[@lynnwilliams5432]

I’ve been doing 2 miles and pickled1 egg breakfast went to doctor last class for fracture my X ray looked good didn’t want to be smelly Lunch 1 egg picked in jalapeño brine 1 anchovy I sardine walked two miles sardine can/ anchovie can picked egg shrimp in clam juice. (Finished high protein for bones).

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Forgot to say doing egg seafood week but high protein too. Will try this in AM with regular eggs probably as a pancake or in the waffle maker like someone suggested.

[@lynnwilliams5432]

I am down 7 of weight gain from the 20 gain from fracture staying on Carnivore…..

[@KetogenicWoman]

Excellent work!

[@lynnwilliams5432]

@@KetogenicWoman Dairy with lactose is a weight magnet for me sardines with high minerals is much better. Found out my titanium insert weighs 5 lbs.

[@mauriglisson6954]

Could you use brown butter to give it a little sweet taste?

[@KetogenicWoman]

Oh that sure sounds like something I need to try!

[@simplescrap8868]

Thanks for the recipe. On my first try all the fat separated during cooking. The second time I added 8gr of organic baking powder 😱 (sacrilege for a carnivore !!!!) and it was enough to bind all the ingredients. I should point out that I don't like the Philadelphia at all, which is much too salty for my taste and that I replaced it with Mascarpone: 35gr of fat and only 0.06 of salt. In Switzerland, Mascarpone is used for Italian Tiramisu, for example or any other desert or salty preparation. It's much creamier than cream cheese and neutral in flavor.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

If u used marscapone the recipe won’t work as u discovered

[@KetogenicWoman]

I love mascarpone but if you need to use that instead of cream cheese you should reduce the butter way down. Maybe cut by half and that might work.

[@diamondk67]

Hi Anita, I don't have a silicone bread pan do you think I could use silicone muffin cups?

[@KetogenicWoman]

Yes for sure! I would bake 20 min then test with a toothpick to see if done!

[@TruFlyFox]

Good idea! I have several silicone muffin cup pans that I could use.

[@KetoMama777]

I did when I was doing the egg fast. They are really good. The muffins are easy to grab and go to.❤

[@francineposa6103]

Can this be made more savory maybe with bacon bits or sausage crumbles grd beef Ps would have to maybe reconnoiter the macros I think unless it’s consider carni??

[@diamondk67]

@@francineposa6103 there is no sweetener in it so just don't put the vanilla in

[@NaiaBlu1]

Hi Anita, can this be made with baking powder to make it larger in height so it doesn’t drop and if so how much?

[@KetogenicWoman]

I have not tried so cannot say. But why not try it without first! It is sooo good!

[@NaiaBlu1]

@@KetogenicWoman ok I’ll make it today ☺️

[@Di-pb8nz]

I'm over 70 and have never heard of vanilla powder before. 😂😂😂😂

[@KetogenicWoman]

It's pretty new to me as well!