Description
A high-protein, low-carb pizza crust made with cottage cheese, eggs, and a blend of flours for a delicious and nutritious base for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, mix cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and baking powder until smooth.
- Form the Crust: Spread the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in a round or rectangular shape, about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Add Toppings: Remove from the oven, add your favorite pizza toppings, and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve & Enjoy! Let it cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture, or low-fat for a lighter option.
- Ensure excess moisture is drained from the cottage cheese before blending to avoid a soggy crust.
- This crust works well for gluten-free and high-protein diets.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of crust
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cottage cheese pizza crust, high-protein pizza, low-carb pizza, healthy pizza crust, gluten-free pizza base, keto-friendly pizza