Easy low calorie cheesy garlic bread
So, you’re on a weight loss journey but craving the cheesy comfort of garlic bread? This low calorie cheesy garlic bread recipe is exactly what you need! It has just 5 ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Let’s be real – there are very few things in life more comforting than warm, buttery garlic bread… except when you add lots of melty cheese to that garlic bread! This isn’t just garlic bread, this is the BEST low calorie cheesy garlic bread! Packed with loads of garlic flavor, warm melty cheese and herbs galore. Whether you’re having it as a side for a delicious pasta dish or you eat it straight from the baking tray (no judgment, we’ve all been there), this cheesy garlic bread packs loads of flavor for minimal effort and calories. Trust me, you’re going to want to bookmark this one because you will be making it again and again (and again).
Sometimes all you need in life is a cheesy slice of garlic bread, and weight loss should never get in the way of that. This recipe is perfect to satisfy your craving whilst keeping you in a deficit. And as if this recipe could get any better, you only need 5 ingredients, 25 minutes and you don’t even need yeast! At just 450 calories for the ENTIRE garlic bread, I’m sure you don’t need anymore convincing to grab yourself a bowl and make your own low calorie cheesy garlic bread!
This recipe is made using my 3-ingredient low calorie pizza dough. I know this isn’t a pizza but the dough is so simple and versatile it tastes just as delicious with garlic bread! Craving more cheesy goodness? Try this 499 calorie pepperoni pizza – yes, that’s 499 calories for the ENTIRE pizza!
Ingredients in low calorie cheesy garlic bread
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make this low calorie cheesy garlic bread you will need:
Self-raising flour – The base for this low calorie cheesy garlic bread is made with 3 simple ingredients – self-raising flour, greek yogurt and oil. Self-raising flour contains it’s own raising agents which makes it perfect for making this dough. If you don’t have self-raising flour, you can sub it for an equal amount of plain/all-purpose flour with the addition of baking powder, baking soda and salt. You can also opt for gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
0% fat Greek yogurt – Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt and works much better to make the dough. You can use fat-free regular or dairy-free yogurt but since it’s a thinner consistency, you may end up with a stickier dough. You can counter this by adding the yogurt gradually and mixing until you get a consistency that doesn’t stick to the sides of the bowl and is workable with your hands.
Olive oil – Any oil will work but olive oil is my personal favorite flavor-wise.
Philadelphia lightest – Low-fat cream cheese is a great alternative to butter. It tastes really creamy and is very low in calories. If you don’t have Philadelphia lightest (equivalent to 3% fat cream cheese), you can use low-fat cream cheese for only a small change in total calories. Opt for a dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
Fresh garlic – You can use garlic powder or garlic granules but freshly grated garlic is best for a stronger flavor.
Cheese – Any cheese will work, I personally use low-fat red leicester cheese. Opt for a dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free version.
Seasonings – I like to keep things simple with a little dried parsley, salt and pepper.
How to make low calorie cheesy garlic bread
- Pre-heat oven 200ºC (390ºF).
- Make the crust by combining the flour, yogurt and olive oil. Fold until it starts to form a dough. I would recommend going in with your hands at this point to form it into a circle.
- Transfer the dough to a flat surface, sprinkle with a little flour and roll out to form a rectangle. If you want a thinner crust, roll out the dough into as big a rectangle as you can without the dough tearing. For a thicker crust, roll it out until your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled out dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, freshly grated garlic and seasonings. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the crust. Top with the shredded cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool for a few minutes, slice and enjoy!
Low calorie cheesy garlic bread
Ingredients
Crust:
- 75 g self-raising flour* plus an extra 5g for rolling out
- 70 g fat-free greek yogurt
- 1 tsp olive oil
Garlic sauce:
- 50 g Philadelphia lightest*
- 2-3 cloves freshly grated garlic
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Toppings:
- 30 g light/reduced fat cheese
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200ºC.
- Make the crust by combining the flour, yogurt and olive oil. Fold until it starts to form a dough. I would recommend going in with your hands at this point to form it into a circle.
- Transfer the dough to a flat surface, sprinkle with a little flour and roll out to form a rectangle. If you want a thinner crust, roll out the dough into as big a rectangle as you can without the dough tearing. For a thicker crust, roll it out until your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled out dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, freshly grated garlic and seasonings. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the crust. Top with the shredded cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool for a few minutes on the baking tray, slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
