This better-for-you high protein cottage cheese pizza crust is the perfect choice for women in menopause. It’s high in calcium, protein, and free from flour and gluten.
Why this pizza crust is perfect for women in menopause
- High in calcium for bone health from cottage cheese and sesame seeds
- High in protein to support metabolism, muscle mass, weight loss, and satiety (19 grams per serving before adding toppings!)
- Versatile! Top with your fave pizza toppings or use it as a bread option for sandwiches, wraps, or dipping
- It is free from grains and gluten, important for inflammation or digestive issues
Ingredients you will need
1 cup of 4% M.F. cottage cheese
2 whole eggs
1 Tbsp almond flour
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Other optional additions: caraway seeds, dried oregano, basil, balsamic reduction, hot honey
Equipment you will need
A blender
Pizza stone, pizza pan, or 1/2 size baking sheet
Parchment paper
How to make cottage cheese pizza crust
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a 1/2 baking sheet with parchment paper
- Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, and seasonings in a blender until smooth and creamy
- Pour the batter onto the baking sheet and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Bake for 10 minutes, remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before adding pizza toppings
- Once you have added pizza sauce, toppings, and cheese, bake for another 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the pizza crust are starting to brown
- Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing
Cooking tips
It is best to use at least 4% M.F. cottage cheese for a more firm crust
For a crispier crust, use a pizza pan to let the air flow through
Instead of pouring the batter onto one baking sheet, you can also form a few small round pizzas and cook the same way
To reheat leftovers, put the slices back into the oven at 375F to keep the crust crispy
Make sure you use the parchment paper on the pan or baking sheet to prevent sticking
If you love healthy pizza, you have to try my Portobello Pizzas next!
How to Make High Protein Pizza Crust from Cottage Cheese
Equipment
- Blender
- Pizza pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup of 4% M.F. cottage cheese
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 Tbsp almond flour
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a 1/2 baking sheet with parchment paper
- Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, and seasonings in a blender until smooth and creamy
- Pour the batter onto the baking sheet and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Bake for 10 minutes, remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before adding pizza toppings
- Once you have added pizza sauce, toppings, and cheese, bake for another 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the pizza crust are starting to brown
- Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing
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