Description
A delicious, gluten-free pizza crust made with cottage cheese, offering a healthy twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a pizza stone or an oven-safe baking tray with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, and shredded mozzarella.
- Stir in the almond flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto your prepared baking surface, forming it into a round pizza shape.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute with non-dairy cheese and for a nut-free option, use chickpea flour instead of almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, pizza crust, gluten-free, healthy pizza, low-carb pizza