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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

All the comfort of pizza in a protein-packed, low-carb bowl! Creamy cottage cheese layered with melty mozzarella, tomato sauce, and classic toppings—baked until golden and bubbling.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: High-Protein, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Low Carb
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6–8 pepperoni slices or turkey pepperoni
  • 6–8 black olives halved
  • 1 small tomato thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven-safe bowl or ramekin
  • Oven
  • Spoon or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In an oven-safe bowl, spread cottage cheese evenly as the base.
  2. Step 2: Spoon marinara or pizza sauce over the cottage cheese. Top with mozzarella, tomato slices, olives, and pepperoni.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and cracked black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden on top.
  5. Step 5: Let cool slightly and serve warm. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a protein-packed snack.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with mushrooms, spinach, or diced bell peppers. Use full-fat cottage cheese for an extra creamy version.

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