Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza
Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza is the viral high-protein hack taking over social media. Cottage cheese blends into a creamy, protein-packed…
Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza is the viral high-protein hack taking over social media. Cottage cheese blends into a creamy, protein-packed “sauce” that bakes into a delicious flatbread base – no yeast, no rising, ready in 20 minutes.
Why This Recipe Works
Cottage cheese recipes have exploded on TikTok and Instagram for their high protein content and versatility. This flatbread pizza delivers 30g+ protein per serving while satisfying pizza cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Toppings: marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, veggies, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Blend cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread mixture into a 10-12 inch circle on parchment, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Add desired toppings. Return to oven 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Cool 2 minutes, slice, and serve.
Topping Ideas
- Classic: marinara + mozzarella + pepperoni
- Veggie: pesto + mozzarella + cherry tomatoes + spinach
- BBQ Chicken: BBQ sauce + chicken + red onion + cilantro
- White: garlic olive oil + ricotta + mozzarella + arugula
Nutrition Per Serving (1/4 flatbread, plain)
- Calories: ~220
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 8g
- Fat: 9g