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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust: Light, High-Protein Delight

Discover the high-protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust for a delicious and guilt-free pizza experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Low-fat options are great for reducing calories.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Almond flour can be used for gluten-free.
  • ½ cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can swap with other melting cheeses.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the crust rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Imparts essential flavor notes.
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder Imparts essential flavor notes.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for greasing your baking sheet.
Optional Toppings
  • Pizza Sauce Choose your favorite store-bought or homemade.
  • Fresh Vegetables Bell peppers, olives, or spinach make excellent low-carb additions.
  • Additional Cheese Consider adding more mozzarella or switching it up with feta.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese with 1 egg. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add 1 cup of oat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Stir until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Gently fold in ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Transfer the dough onto your prepared baking sheet and shape it into a round crust, about ½ inch thick.
  6. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until golden and firm.
  7. Spread pizza sauce and desired toppings over the baked crust.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is perfect for meal prep and customizable with various toppings for a guilt-free pizza night.

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