High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a quick and nutritious meal perfect for a low-carb, protein-packed snack or light dinner. Combining creamy cottage cheese with classic pizza flavors like marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni, it's baked into a warm, cheesy bowl that's both satisfying and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (smooth or blended)
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp almond flour
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/8 cup black olives, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Cheese & Meat
- 1/4 cup light mozzarella cheese, grated
- 4-5 pepperoni slices
- Parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish)
Herbs
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: In an oven-safe bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, almond flour, chopped red bell pepper, sliced red onion, chopped black olives, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Add Cheese Topping: Smooth the mixture flat in the bowl and sprinkle the grated light mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Add Pepperoni: Place the pepperoni slices over the layer of mozzarella to prepare for baking.
- Bake the Pizza Bowl: Put the bowl in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted, the sides are bubbling, and the pepperoni slices are crisped up to your liking.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and generously garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can blend the cottage cheese beforehand for a smoother texture if desired.
- Use gluten-free marinara sauce and almond flour to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust seasoning and Italian herbs to taste for a personalized flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni or replace it with plant-based slices.
- Use an oven-safe bowl like ceramic or glass to ensure safe baking.
