Description
Whip up this high-protein, low-carb cottage cheese pizza bowl in under 10 minutes! Packed with nutritious ingredients like blended cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and turkey pepperoni, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1/8 cup sliced red onions
- 1/8 cup chopped black olives
- 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup light mozzarella cheese
- 4–5 turkey pepperoni slices
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Base: In an oven-safe bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese, pizza sauce, gluten-free flour, bell peppers, red onions, black olives, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle light mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the mixture, then arrange turkey pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Bake: Place the bowl in the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pepperoni is crispy. For a thicker consistency, bake for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and enjoy your cheesy, protein-packed pizza bowl immediately!
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with other pizza favorites like mushrooms or jalapeños.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the turkey pepperoni and add more veggies.
- Adjust seasoning to taste based on your sauce’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: High-Protein Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
