Cottage Cheese Protein Flatbread Pizza
(Viral High-Protein Recipe)
Servings
2 flatbread pizzas
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~380–450
- Protein: ~35–45g
- Carbs: ~18–25g
- Fat: ~14–18g
Values vary depending on toppings and flatbread used.
Ingredients
For the Protein Flatbread Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or fat-free)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oat flour or blended oats
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Pizza Sauce
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce or marinara
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
High-Protein Toppings (Choose Any)
- Grilled chicken
- Turkey pepperoni
- Lean ground beef
- Turkey sausage
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Red onion
- Spinach
- Jalapeños
Optional Garnish
- Fresh basil
- Chili flakes
- Parmesan cheese
- Hot honey drizzle
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Baking sheet or pizza tray
- Parchment paper
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to:
- 425°F (220°C)
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Protein Flatbread Batter
In a blender combine:
- cottage cheese
- eggs
- oat flour
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
Blend until smooth.
The batter should look thicker than pancake batter but still spreadable.
Let rest 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Step 3: Bake the Flatbread Base
Pour batter onto prepared tray.
Spread into:
- 2 small circles
or - 1 large rectangle
Thickness should be about 1/4 inch.
Bake for:
- 18–22 minutes
Until:
- golden around edges
- center is set
- top feels firm
For crispier pizza:
- flip carefully
- bake another 3–5 minutes
Step 4: Add Toppings
Remove from oven.
Spread pizza sauce evenly.
Add:
- mozzarella cheese
- protein toppings
- vegetables
Do not overload or crust may soften.
Step 5: Final Bake
Return to oven for:
- 8–10 minutes
Until:
- cheese melts
- toppings are hot
- edges are crispy
Optional:
Broil 1–2 minutes for browned cheese.
Step 6: Serve
Top with:
- basil
- chili flakes
- parmesan
- hot honey
Slice and serve hot.
Meal Prep Tips
- Bake crust ahead and refrigerate up to 3 days
- Freeze crusts between parchment paper
- Reheat in air fryer for best crispiness
Flavor Variations
Buffalo Chicken
- Buffalo sauce
- grilled chicken
- ranch drizzle
BBQ Chicken
- BBQ sauce
- red onion
- chicken
- cilantro
Meat Lovers
- turkey pepperoni
- turkey sausage
- lean beef
Margherita
- fresh mozzarella
- basil
- tomato slices
Spicy Mexican
- taco meat
- jalapeños
- cheddar blend
- hot sauce
Extra Protein Boost Ideas
Add:
- blended cottage cheese into sauce
- extra chicken
- protein cheese blend
- Greek yogurt ranch drizzle
Lower Carb Option
Replace oat flour with:
- almond flour
or - parmesan + egg mixture
