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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Bowls

20g Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Bowls You’ll Crave

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A wholesome twist on traditional pizza with a protein-packed cottage cheese crust, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
  • 1/2 cup cooked protein (turkey bacon, chicken ham, or chicken)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, pressing down to form bowls. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
  4. Remove from the oven, fill each bowl with pizza sauce, vegetables, and your choice of protein, then top with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Customize the toppings based on your favorite pizza ingredients.
  • Let the bowls cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin for easier serving.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg