High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
🧀 Ingredients (1 medium pizza)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat both work)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup oat flour
(or blend rolled oats into flour) - 1 large egg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional but recommended)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Blend the cottage cheese
Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth (important for texture). - Mix the dough
In a bowl, combine:- Blended cottage cheese
- Egg
- Mozzarella
- Oat flour
- Baking powder
- Salt + seasonings
- Shape the crust
Place dough on parchment paper.
Use slightly wet hands or a spatula to spread into a round pizza crust (about ¼ inch thick). - Pre-bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is set and lightly golden. - Add toppings
Remove from oven, add sauce, cheese, and toppings of choice. - Bake again
Return to oven for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. - Optional crisp step 🔥
Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra browning (watch closely).
💪 Protein Boost (Approx.)
- 30–35g protein for the crust alone
(depending on brands and fat content)
🔁 Variations
- Gluten-free: Use certified GF oats
- Extra crispy: Pre-bake 18 minutes before topping
- Low-carb: Swap oat flour for almond flour (⅔ cup)
- Herby crust: Add grated parmesan + oregano