Egg Custards are a traditional comforting dessert, but here they've been made a bit healthier by adding more protein and making them sugar free!
You can't go wrong when it comes to custards! Easily made low carb and sugar-free and a perfect way to enjoy a luscious and creamy, but light dessert anytime. If you've seen my Pumpkin Custard recipe or even my Apple Custard recipe you had to know this one was coming right? Made specifically for those who wanted a protein packed but dessert like treat and one to be enjoyed without guilt any day of the week! With some added natural protein powder you've got a snack that actually could be eaten for breakfast if you so choose, it's that healthy!
Cinnamon and vanilla are a match made in heaven to me, but of course this recipe is completely versatile and any flavors or spices can be subbed to your hearts content. This recipe make 6 wonderful servings or make into one larger pie dish if you like and serve topped with Dairy Free Whipped Cream! To make this completely dairy free just find a dairy free protein powder.
For only 1 gram of carbs and 76 calories each, you could indulge in more than one!
Notes:
- I used Whey Protein Powder, vanilla flavored brand 365 found at Whole Foods.
- If you don't have vanilla stevia in liquid, just use plain liquid stevia or powdered is fine too.
- Check out my adaption of this: COFFEE CUSTARD!!
Vanilla Protein Egg Custards {Sugar Free & Low Carb}
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla stevia
- cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat milk until very hot, steaming but not boiling.
- In a stand mixer, beat eggs, protein powder, vanilla extract, stevia, and salt until blended.
- Slowly stir some hot milk into egg mixture to temper it then pour in the rest gradually.
- Grease or spray 6 ramekins and pour egg custard mixture evenly into each dish.
- Place ramekins in a 9 by 13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg over each custard and place dish in the center of the oven.
- Pour hot water into 9 by 13 baking dish until it reaches half way up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake 25-30 minutes then remove from water bath to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy warm or refrigerate.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Emily Matthews
Thank you! My protein powder is pea-based rather than whey based, but it worked fine. I poured the mixture into two pyrex dishes and cooked for 35 minutes, then cooled and served with fresh raspberries ☺️
Brenda Bennett
Thanks for sharing that!
Ng
if I were to use the microwave instead, how will the cooking times change?
Brenda Bennett
Sorry I've not tested this recipe using the microwave but I don't think it will produce a smooth texture.
Diane Reed
I can’t eat whey. Can I leave it out?
Brenda
You could replace the whey with egg white protein powder. https://amzn.to/3hSgo1j
Shelly Anderson
Can I substitute egg beaters (wet, from the carton) with dry protein? If so, what modifications in the recipe would there be? Thank you 🙂
Shelly Anderson
I meant the opposite thing!! 😉 (Was a hectic day!) Can I substitute dry protein with wet egg beaters from the carton? If so, what modifications in the recipe. Thank you.....
Brenda
Sorry I'd be guessing as I've not subbed with egg beaters.
Wendy
Oh my goodness, what a great recipe. Cannot wait to make it. Thank you!!
Hollie brown
I am hoping to make a custard for pouring over an apple pie, would this be suffice if I don't put it in the oven just cool in the pot? Thank you.
Brenda
I've never tried it, so not quite sure sorry.
carol
If I put all of this in a pie dish how long do you think it should cook? Same temp? Is the water bath necessary? I have made lots of custard in the past in pie dishes and never used a water bath...so wondering if it is specifically necessary for this group of different ingredients. Thanks, looking forward to making this tonight!
Katrina
I make my flan in a pie dish and it typically takes an hour. I followed the same method and it came out perfectly.
Dawn
I'd really like to try this but I'm worried about the texture (mouth feel). Anything you could compare it to so I know what to expect? I can eat pudding and jell-o but not stuff like rice pudding, tapioca or Flan. Oh or the custard filling of a boston creme donut? Is it like any of those things?
Thanks in Advance!
Brenda
It is similar to flan.
Vanny
How much is in a scoop? I buy my protein powder in a bulk store and it doesn't come with a scoop. If you could tell me in terms of cups or TBSP that would be great thanks! I can't wait to try this!
Brenda
My scoop measures about 1/3 cup.
Mylene
Thank you! That was my question. I take it I can just use unflavored protein powder and put more vanilla in if I don't have vanilla protein powder?
Brenda
Yes that would work.
Shelly Anderson
I've never used dry protein. Is it the kind you find with protein shakes.. diet shakes?(I'm trying to figure out what section of the store to find it in. I'm thinking of Walmart) Can you reccomend a brand? Thank you..
Brenda
You can find protein powder at Walmart, mine is often located near the pharmacy stuff like medicines. Or you can buy on Amazon as well.
Valerie
Is there a way to do this and just have it in bowl not the ramekins? Can it be cooked on the stove top?
Brenda
I think you could cook it in a pie plate. Stove top, never tried, I always bake it.
Maria
I think this is an incredible recipe! This was my mums favourite dessert, and so I'm going to make one to honour her. Thank you for making a sugar free, low calorie version because that's exactly what I Love!
Miriam Mastascusa
I made it with coconut milk and coconut stevia. Also, added two more eggs and another scoop of protein powder to make it more like a flan. Topped it with sugar free whipped topping and sugar-free caramel (coffee) syrup and YUM!
I also cooked it in a 8x8 for 45 mins. I just found this recipe last week and have made it three times already...it is actally an excellent protein source! Thanks for creating and sharing!
Devora
oh I cant wait to try this, I Love Egg Custard!!!!!
Linda Wessel
Hello, I was wanting to make this custard but I don't have the Whey protein powder will it mess up the recipe if I don't use it
Whit Meier
Hi, I was just wondering if this recipe could be used for a filling in desserts? I am wanting to make nanaimo bars but I don't want to use the regular fillings as they are FULL OF SUGAR!
Thanks!
Mary
Wow! This looks amazing! I'd love to try a vegan protein powder. I'll do that this week...thanks for posting...looks delicious..
Leognangirl
Love your website-I don't have protein powder. Can I substitute something else or leave it out all together?
Brenda
I've not tried it without protein powder so not sure how it would hold up. Maybe sub in unsweetened applesauce?
Linz D
I just poped 11 ramikins in the oven. I have so much liquid left. Did I do this right? I mixed in all the milk.
Brenda
11? Oh my? My ramekins are 7 ounces, maybe yours a smaller?
Linz D
Yes, Im just going to make one big dish. 🙂
Sue
I have been baking them for 35 mins but still not set. Are they supposed to be firm before I take them out. Thankyou
Brenda
No they will firm up once cooled and refrigerated.
Kay
I had too cook mine 25 additional minutes...checked by inserting knife. When it came out clean....they were done. They turned out GREAT. Thank you.
Tara Bergeron
Made this as soon as I got home from church. I love real egg custard! But this nondairy no sugar custard is delicious. I am so happy right now. Now I just have to pace myself and not eat them all tonight. 🙂 thank you for the recipe!
Brenda
SO glad you like them, thanks for sharing!