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Cottage Cheese Pizza

This easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust will satisfy your pizza cravings with a punch of protein. Made with 3 ingredients and no yeast, it tastes like the original but macro friendly–lower in carbs and higher in protein.
23 minTotal
2servings
  • 405 kcal
  • P 27g
  • C 58g
  • F 9g
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (180 g) cottage cheese
  • 1 cup (150 g) whole-wheat flour or preferred flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Pizza Topping

  • 3 tbsp pizza sauce see notes for recipe*
  • 3 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese low fat
  • 4 slices turkey pepperoni or preferred toppings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add cottage cheese to a food processor or to a high speed blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until it reaches a smooth and creamy texture.
    A blender filled with rich, creamy cottage cheese.
  3. In a large bowl combine whole-wheat flour with blended cottage cheese and baking powder. Quickly stir until it comes to form a dough–adjust with more flour if it is sticky or a splash of milk if it is too dry.
    Mixing cottage cheese and flour – A hand stirring cottage cheese and flour mixture to form a macro-friendly pizza dough.
  4. Transfer the mixture over a clean floured surface and knead to form a soft dough ball.
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  5. With the aid of a rolling pin and your hands, shape into a round of about 6-inch (15 cm), with the edges thicker than the center, sprinkling more flour if it gets sticky.
    Rolled-out pizza dough – A homemade high-protein pizza crust made from cottage cheese, shaped and ready for toppings.
  6. Spread the pizza sauce over the crust, leaving a slight border around the edges. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings like turkey pepperoni, ham or veggies.
    Topping pizza with turkey salami – Lean turkey salami slices added to a protein-rich, low-carb pizza crust before baking.
  7. Bake in hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the pizza crust is golden brown. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
    Freshly baked cottage cheese pizza – A golden brown, crispy cottage cheese pizza crust with melted mozzarella and turkey salami.

Notes

Healthy Pizza Sauce Recipe
  • Ingredients: ¼ cup crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp dried oregano, a pinch of dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional).
  • Directions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Let sit for a few minutes to enhance flavor, then use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Storage Directions
  • To store: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or in a skillet for a crispier texture.
  • To freeze: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes—avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
Nutritional Values
Nutritional values are approximations only, and they do include turkey pepperoni as topping. For more precise values, I recommend calculating your own.