Crunchy, savory, and utterly addictive, our Keto Puffed Cheese Snacks are a delicious twist on the classic popcorn experience, offering all the satisfaction of a crispy snack without the carbs. Made with with the star ingredient — cheese — these puffed snacks are a delight to eat. Whether you’re craving a crunchy snack to enjoy while watching your favorite movie or looking for a flavorful addition to your lunchbox, these cheesy puffs are sure to hit the spot.
Since these are similar to meringues, you can store in an air-tight container but they will lose crispness the longer you keep them. Make sure that you try to avoid leaving them out as they will absorb moisture from the air and can go soggy if left out too long. If they do go soggy, you can re-bake in the oven at 200F for 10 minutes to dehydrate them again.
Yields 2 servings of Keto Puffed Cheese Snacks
The Preparation
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoon unflavored protein powder
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon chives, diced
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 340F.
2. Separate the egg yolks from the whites and add the whites to a bowl. Save the yolks for a different recipe or discard. Add in the cream of tartar.
3. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then add in the protein powder. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Add in the grated parmesan and chives, then fold into the egg white mixture gently using a spatula.
5. Spoon the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Try to make each mound about 1 tablespoon big, making sure to leave room as they will double in size.
6. Place into the oven and bake for 5 minutes, then turn the temperature of the oven down to 140F. Allow to bake for an additional 40-45 minutes. Allow to cool, then serve!
This makes a total of 2 servings of Keto Puffed Cheese Snacks. Each serving comes out to be 281 calories, 14.8g fats, 2.9g net carbs, and 33.1g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 3 large egg whites | 51 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.7 | 11 |
| 1/8 tsp cream of tartar | 0.9 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 tablespoon protein powder | 78 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 17 |
| 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 431 | 29 | 4.1 | 0 | 4.1 | 38 |
| 2 tablespoon chives | 1.8 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Totals | 562.7 | 29.5 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 5.8 | 66.2 |
| Per Serving (/2) | 281 | 14.8 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 33.1 |
Keto Puffed Cheese Snacks
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoon unflavored protein powder
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon chives diced
Instructions
- Gather and prep all of your ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 340F.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites and add the whites to a bowl. Save the yolks for a different recipe or discard. Add in the cream of tartar.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then add in the protein powder. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Add in the grated parmesan and chives, then fold into the egg white mixture gently using a spatula.
- Spoon the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Try to make each mound about 1 tablespoon big, making sure to leave room as they will double in size.
- Place into the oven and bake for 5 minutes, then turn the temperature of the oven down to 140F. Allow to bake for an additional 40-45 minutes. Allow to cool, then serve!
