It has all the flavor of pizza without the dough. It’s easy to pull it together before one serving or multiply it to make more servings. Mix each serving for best results. In a few minutes, you can have lunch or a snack with plenty of protein and low calories.
Protein Pizza Bowl
Ingredients:
- ½ cup 4% cottage cheese
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- ½ tsp dry pizza herb blend or Italian seasoning blend
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- 3 slices of natural pepperoni
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Mix the cottage cheese, pizza sauce, and seasoning in a small bowl.
Spoon into an oven-safe baking dish.
Top with the cheese and the pepperoni.
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Serves one.
Nutritional Stats:
20 grams of protein / 262 calories
Notes:
I used Lactaid brand cottage cheese to avoid “dairy issues” that sometimes happen to me. I am somewhat lactose intolerant, and while it doesn’t stop me from eating it, having gentler options helps a lot. Otherwise, stick to a simple brand. Avoid ones with thickeners and binders. Daisy is usually a solid choice.
For best results, find a brand of pizza sauce that doesn’t contain sugar or is very low in sugar. It’s worth seeking out the higher-end brands, like Rao’s, in grocery stores. It lasts in the refrigerator, so enjoy it.
I used custard bowls, which were big enough; a bigger single-serving bowl would be handier.
~Sarah