Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza (Print)

Cottage cheese forms a protein-packed flatbread topped with mozzarella, veggies, and basil for savory enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup oat flour or finely ground rolled oats
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Pizza Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
09 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
11 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
12 - 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves
13 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix until a thick batter forms.
04 - Divide batter in half. Spoon onto prepared baking sheet and spread each portion into an oval or round flatbread about 1/4 inch thick.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes or until flatbreads are firm and lightly golden.
06 - Remove flatbreads from oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over each base. Top with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, black olives, spinach, and additional desired toppings.
07 - Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No guilt—this tender, high-protein crust feels like a secret health hack.
  • It adapts to whatever toppings you have, so making it is always a new adventure.
02 -
  • Don&apost skip lining your baking sheet or you&aposs in for a sticky mess—learned that after scraping crust off foil.
  • Let the flatbreads cool just a minute before topping so the crust holds up under sauce and cheese.
03 -
  • Bake the base a little longer if you want a crispier crust—watch the corners for golden color.
  • Blending cottage cheese extra-smooth makes the flatbread resemble real pizza dough in flavor and texture.
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