Cottage Cheese Crust Pizza
This cottage cheese crust pizza is high-protein, low-carb, and gluten-free. It’s quick, easy, and crisps up perfectly for all your favorite toppings. A healthier, faster take on classic pizza night.
Equipment
- baking tray or pizza stone
- parchment paper
- blender or food processor
- mixing bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Toppings of choice (sauce, mozzarella, veggies)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, flour, garlic powder, seasoning, and salt. Mix well.
- Spread the batter evenly on the prepared tray into a thin round crust shape.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are golden and crust is set.
- Add pizza sauce, mozzarella, and desired toppings. Return to oven for 5–8 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
You can swap almond flour for oat flour if needed. For extra crispiness, bake the crust on a pizza stone or preheated cast iron pan. Let it cool slightly before slicing for best structure. Avoid watery toppings and blend cottage cheese first for smooth texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 610mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.2mg