Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza (Printable)

High-protein flatbread topped with cheese, veggies, and basil for a flavorful, hearty meal.

# What You 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. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir to form a thick batter.
04 - Divide batter in half. Spoon onto prepared baking sheet and spread into two ovals or rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, until firm and lightly golden.
06 - Remove flatbreads from oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly on each. Top with mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, spinach, and any preferred additions.
07 - Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This flatbread is secretly loaded with protein and feels like an indulgence without the guilt.
  • The cottage cheese base creates a tender crust that's just crispy enough and makes pizza night possible even mid-week.
02 -
  • If the flatbread batter is too thin the crust won&t hold the toppings—a thicker spread is key.
  • Pre-blending the cottage cheese for a truly creamy crust was a game-changer; the difference is visible.
03 -
  • Don&t rush the blending process—the smoother the cottage cheese, the better the crust.
  • Add toppings just before the second bake for maximum freshness and flavor.
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