Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 2–3
🧾 Ingredients
🥚 Cottage Cheese Crust
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp almond flour (optional for firmer crust)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt & pepper
🍕 Toppings
- ¼ cup sugar-free pizza sauce
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
- 12–16 slices pepperoni
- Optional: mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, basil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the crust
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a tray with parchment.
Blend cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, almond flour, and seasonings.
2️⃣ Bake crust
Spread mixture into an 8–9 inch circle.
Bake 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden.
3️⃣ Add toppings
Spread pizza sauce, sprinkle cheese, add pepperoni.
4️⃣ Final bake
Return to oven 8–10 minutes until bubbly and crisp.
5️⃣ Serve
Cool 5 minutes, slice, and enjoy.
🥗 Nutrition (per serving, ⅓ pizza approx)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: ~24 g
- Fat: ~18 g
- Carbs: ~6 g
- Net carbs: ~3–4 g
✅ High protein
✅ Low carb & keto-friendly
✅ No flour
✅ Gluten-free
🌟 Tips & Variations
✔ Bake crust longer for crispier base
✔ Use air fryer (190°C / 375°F – 10 min crust + 5 min toppings)
✔ Make it carnivore: skip sauce, use cheese & meats only
✔ Make it WW-friendly: use fat-free cottage cheese & light mozzarella
