Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza (Print-Friendly)

Enjoy a protein-rich flatbread topped with fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil for a flavorful, hearty 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
03 - Combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and oregano in a mixing bowl. Stir until a thick batter is formed.
04 - Divide batter evenly. Spoon each portion onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into oval or round flatbreads, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, or until flatbreads are firm and lightly golden.
06 - Remove flatbreads from the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over each base and top with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, black olives, spinach, and any desired additional toppings.
07 - Return baking sheet to the oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll be surprised at how tender and flavorful the cottage cheese flatbread turns out, as if you stumbled on a little secret.
  • It's a high-protein meal that doesn't skip on the cheesy comfort—great for busy nights when you want something quick and satisfying.
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  • If you spread the batter too thin, it can burn or go crisp around the edges—better err on the thicker side.
  • Blending cottage cheese until silky changed my flatbread texture; now I never skip this step.
03 -
  • Use a blender or food processor; mixing cottage cheese by hand won't yield the same smooth result.
  • Press toppings gently so they sink into the cheese and stay put when you slice.
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