Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza (Printable Version)

Cottage cheese flatbread offers a protein-rich base for vibrant toppings and a satisfying, nourishing main dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix until a thick batter forms.
04 - Divide the batter evenly. Spoon onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading into two oval or round flatbreads about 1/4 inch thick.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes or until flatbreads are firm and lightly golden.
06 - Remove flatbreads from oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly, then layer with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, black olives, spinach, and additional toppings as desired.
07 - Return flatbreads to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil. Cut and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The flatbread is so tender but holds up to all your favorite toppings—even the messier ones.
  • You can whip it up on a busy weeknight and still feel like you're indulging in pizza without the regret.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—I tried once and lost half the flatbread to sticking.
  • Blending cottage cheese really does matter; chunky bits make the crust fall apart.
03 -
  • Squeezing excess moisture from toppings prevents soggy flatbread.
  • A light brush of olive oil before the second bake gives a golden sheen.
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