Description
A delightful twist on traditional pizza featuring a fluffy flatbread base made primarily from cottage cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread the mixture to form your pizza crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until it turns golden and is set.
- Once baked, take it out and layer on your favorite toppings along with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Pop it back in the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is molten and bubbly.
- When done, slice it up and serve warm.
Notes
For healthier options, substitute almond flour with oat flour or use low-fat cottage cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg