cottage cheese flatbread pizza

🍕 Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza (High-Protein)

✅ Servings: 2 (makes 2 small flatbreads)

⏱ Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 30 min

📝 Ingredients

For the Cottage Cheese Flatbread Base:

• 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, your choice)

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for crispier crust)

• ¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour/all-purpose flour)

• ¼ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

• Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Pizza Toppings:

• ¼ cup pizza sauce (or marinara)

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Toppings of choice (e.g. pepperoni, veggies, olives, mushrooms, arugula, etc.)

• Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

🍽 Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Flatbread Dough

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor or blender, add:

   • 1 cup cottage cheese

   • 1 egg

   • ½ cup shredded mozzarella

   • ¼ cup Parmesan (if using)

   • ¼ cup almond flour

   • Baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper

3. Blend until smooth and thick, like a spreadable batter. If it’s too runny, add a tablespoon of almond flour at a time until thicker.

🔹 Step 2: Bake the Flatbread

4. Pour the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and spread into two oval or round flatbread shapes, about ¼-inch thick.

5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the base is set.

🔹 Step 3: Add Toppings

6. Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce over each flatbread.

7. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your favorite toppings.

8. Return to the oven and bake for another 5–8 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

🔹 Step 4: Serve

9. Let cool for a couple of minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and slice.

10. Enjoy your protein-packed cottage cheese flatbread pizza!

💡 Tips

• Want it crispier? Broil for the last 1–2 minutes after adding toppings.

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in toaster oven or air fryer for best texture.

• For a thinner base, spread the batter thinner and bake slightly longer.

Would you like a vegetarian, gluten-free, or keto variation of this recipe?