The BEST Low-Carb Pizza Recipe (Cottage Cheese Crust!)
This low carb cottage cheese pizza is such a delicious high protein recipe and also a keto- friendly twist on a normal traditional pizza.
This recipe creates a surprisingly delicious and satisfying pizza using cottage cheese as the base, keeping it low in carbs and calories and still giving the exact same flavour of a normal traditional pizza Just to keep you right on track of your calorie intake.
Why Your Gonna Love This Recipe
- it’s quick and very easy to make mostly when on a busy weeknight or when craving pizza with the lengthy length of a regular pizza this would be a better option for uts fast and easy and also low in calories and carbs.
- it’s surprisingly delicious when I gave it to the kids and family they where quite surprised on how it tasted so good and still low in calories and carbs cause the cottage cheese still gave it that tasty unique creamy texture.
- it’s a healthier option using the cottage cheese reduced the calories of the ingredients which significantly makes it a healthier option and a guilt free option when craving pizza.
- It satisfies cravings as someone who’s heavy on her cravings and I know there’s alot of people like me out there I must say this had helped me alot with it cause it kept me on track with my calorie intake.
This recipe has alot of impact on how good and of a better option it carries because its low carb and cal with a high protein in it, it’s a big YES from me for not only does it help your with your protein goal but also your calorie intake goal, you have to give this a try and also share with friends and family, so let’s get cracking !!
Ingredients Needed
- Cottage cheese : we’ll be using a low fat Cottage cheese I personally used Daisy low fat Cottage cheese. (If you have a low fat cheese Cottage cheese but a different brand it still works fine).
- Large egg : 1 large egg is what we’ll be using
- Garlic Powder: any garlic powder of your choice is fine i used.
- Onion Powder: you could get this at a nearby grocery store.
- Pepper and salt: to add some taste to the pizza.
- Toppings: any toppings foe the low-carb pizza I made some suggestions below.
Low Carb Toppings Suggestions:
- Sugar-free pizza sauce : use sparingly, it adds a tomato based flavor without extra sugar.
- mushrooms : adding slices of mushrooms adds a savory element to the cottage cheese pizza.
- bell peppers : using some chopped bell pepper helps provide a lot of sweetness and color.
- onions : they should be thinly sliced to add a short flavor to it.
- spinach : just a a little or handful would be great.
- pepperoni : do make sure to add in moderation it adds flavor and sweetness to it but increases calories so do make sure to check the calories
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese : I used a part-skim Mozzarella because its low in calories and its a great option.
How To Make Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza
Step 1
preheat your oven to 375°f (190°c)
Step 2
in a small bowl i need you you to combine he cottage cheese, the egg ( or the egg white if preferred ) garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, mix it well thoroughly until combined properly.
Step 3
press the cottage cheese mixture into a thin even layer on a small baking sheet lined with the parchment paper or lightly greased it should give like a round form it does not have to be perfect just let it give the shape of a regular pizza or however you like it in shape but be careful not to make a mess.
Step 4
now bake the crust for 20-30 minutes until its firm and slightly golden around the edges.
Step 5
after baking, remove the crust out of the oven and spread your toppings and add your favorite low-carb pizza toppings I suggested or your choice ( keep in mindset that too much of additional toppings ads to the calories )
Step 6
bake again for and additional 10-13 minutes or until the crust is set and lightly browned and the cheese is melted and bubbly at the top of the pizza
Step 7
let the pizza cool slightly before serving and slicing and there you have it enjoy your tasty low carb cottage cheese pizza.
Tips And Suggestions
- drain the excess water off the cottage cheese if watery this helps to prevent the crust from being too soggy.
- feel free to get more creative with toppings of your choice or ones I suggested.
The BEST Low-Carb Pizza Recipe (Cottage Cheese Crust!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp pepper and salt
toppings
- ½ cup sugar-free pizza sauce or tomato sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese low calorie
- 1 cup spinach
Instructions
- preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper or pizza pan
- in a small bowl combine the cottage cheese ingredients together egg, garlic powder , onion powder, salt and pepper mix properly until combined.
- spread the mixture evenly onto the preheated baking sheet or pizza pan spread it into like a regular pizza shape or to your desired form
- now bake the crust for 20-30 minutes until its firm and slightly golden around the edges
- after baking remove the crust out of the oven and spread your toppings or toppings suggested
- bake again for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the crust is set and lightly browned and the cheese is melted and bubbly
- let the pizza cool slightly before serving and there you have it your low carb cottage cheese pizza
Notes
- Use quality cottage cheese which is low know calories that works fine for you
- drain the excess water off the cottage cheese if watery this helps to prevent the crust from being too soggy.
- feel free to get more creative with toppings of your choice or ones I suggested.