Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (≈ 240 g)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup almond flour (≈ 56 g)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (≈ 56 g)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (≈ 120 g) — sugar-free if preferred
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (≈ 112 g)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (≈ 80–90 g)
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano until well combined.
- Stir in ½ cup of shredded mozzarella until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared tray and shape it into a round or rectangular crust.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is firm and lightly golden.
- Once the crust is done, spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella, followed by the sliced mushrooms and onions if using.
- Return the pizza to the oven for another 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the mushrooms are softened.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use sugar-free pizza sauce for a healthier option.
- Customize toppings to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg