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Easy High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A nutritious twist on pizza by using creamy cottage cheese, pizza sauce, and vibrant toppings, delivering comfort without guilt.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or almond flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped peppers (any color)
  • 1/8 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/8 cup chopped black olives
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup light mozzarella cheese
  • 4-5 turkey pepperoni slices


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Combine the blended cottage cheese, pizza sauce, gluten-free flour, peppers, onions, olives, oregano, salt, and pepper in an oven-safe bowl.
  3. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the cottage cheese mixture.
  4. Arrange the turkey pepperoni slices on top.
  5. Place the bowl in the oven and bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Experiment with additional toppings like jalapeños for heat or extra vegetables for added nutrition.