Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza (Print Version)

High-protein cottage cheese flatbread topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and basil for a quick meal.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine smooth cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Stir until a thick batter forms.
04 - Divide batter evenly and spoon onto prepared baking sheet, shaping each portion into an oval or round flatbread approximately 1/4 inch thick.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes until flatbreads are set and lightly golden.
06 - Remove from oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over each flatbread. Add shredded mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, olives, spinach, and your choice of additional toppings.
07 - Return topped flatbreads to oven and bake 5 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The base packs extra protein and stays tender, so you get a satisfying meal without the heavy feeling.
  • Cottage cheese disappears into the crust—even skeptics go back for seconds.
02 -
  • Baking too long in step one dries out the crust, making it tough—I learned to set a timer or risk a chewy base.
  • Letting the flatbread cool just a minute before toppings helps keep the crust from breaking apart, so don’t rush.
03 -
  • Blending cottage cheese guarantees a tender crust; if you skip, the texture is noticeably grainy.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan on the very edge of the crust before baking for an irresistible, cheesy crunch.
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