Cottage Cheese Protein Pizza Dough: Enjoy 20g Protein!
A delicious and healthy pizza dough made with cottage cheese, providing a crispy crust and 20g of protein per slice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, whole wheat flour, egg, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it out into a pizza shape.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Add your favorite toppings and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute whole wheat flour with almond flour.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
- Store any leftover dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.