Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza (Printable)

Cottage cheese flatbread with tomato, mozzarella, olives, and basil for a wholesome, protein-rich main dish.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Process cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir thoroughly to form a thick batter.
04 - Divide the batter evenly. Spoon each portion onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into ovals or rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick.
05 - Bake flatbreads for 15 minutes, until firm and lightly golden.
06 - Remove from oven. Spread pizza sauce on each flatbread, then top with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, olives, spinach, and other desired toppings.
07 - Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese base makes the pizza tender but sturdy, and it really lets the toppings shine.
  • If you have a habit of craving pizza but want something lighter, this recipe feels like a happy secret weapon.
02 -
  • If you underbake the flatbread, it’ll turn out soggy—patience pays off for that golden finish.
  • Blending the cottage cheese makes all the difference; skips leave the base lumpy and uneven.
03 -
  • Grinding oats yourself gives the base extra texture if you want it rustic.
  • Swapping Parmesan for nutritional yeast provides cheesy flavor without dairy—great for vegetarian adaptations.
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