High Protein Pepperoni Pizza (Cottage Cheese Crust)
Say goodbye to boring, sad, low-carb pizza recipes and hello to the ooey-gooey healthy pizza of your dreams! My High Protein Pepperoni Pizza is not only gluten-free and grain-free, but it is packed with protein thanks to the cottage cheese crust. But, don't let that stop you from making this recipe: this pizza is deliciously-comforting and picky kid-approved!
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 386kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender or Food Processor I love to prepare this recipe in my Vitamix blender - however, you can also use a food processor, if you prefer.
- 1 Baking Sheet A good baking sheet is a staple in any kitchen!
Ingredients
For the Pizza Crust
- 1 ¼ Cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- ⅓ Cup Coconut Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed Meal
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
For the Toppings
- ¼ Cup Pizza Sauce
- ⅓ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 10 Slices Pepperoni
- Fresh Basil chopped
Instructions
- To make this pizza, start by preheating your oven to 400 F.
- Next, prepare the pizza crust. In a food processor or blender, add the cottage cheese, coconut flour, flaxseed meal, Italian seasoning, and ground black pepper.
- Pulse or blend to combine until the ingredients form a thick paste.
- Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully transfer the paste to it.
- Use your hands to gently press the paste into a round, thin, 8-inch circle. If it starts to stick to your hands, add a little bit of oil to them before working it into a circle.
- Once the mixture has formed a flat pizza crust, transfer it into the oven and allow it to bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- When the crust is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add a very thin layer of pizza sauce to the crust, spreading it out evenly. Then, add the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices on top of the crust.
- Transfer the pizza back to the oven and allow it to bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and browned evenly.
- Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for another 5-6 minutes.
- Then, slice, serve immediately, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 2mg
