AVOCADO COTTAGE CHEESE PIZZA

Prep

20 Mins

Cook

40 Mins

Serves

Macros per serving

Calories

354

Protein

24g

Carbs

32g

Fat

14g

Ingredients

cheese, and eggs until smooth. powder, and salt. dough forms. can make one large pizza or several smaller ones. starts to set and becomes lightly golden. minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
water (if desired) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Serve as a dipping sauce or drizzle over the pizza.
For the Pizza Crust:
2 ripe avocados (400g)
1/2 cup (120g) cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour (or flour of your choice)
1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder
1 teaspoon (6g) salt
1 teaspoon (5ml) olive oil
For the Toppings:
1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium pizza sauce
1/2 cup (56g) low-fat mozzarella cheese
18 turkey pepperoni slices
For the High-Protein Ranch (Optional):
1/2 cup (120g) cottage cheese
1/2 cup (120g) non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (120ml) water (optional, for thinning)
1 packet (28g) ranch seasoning Nutritional Values without Ranch (Per Serving):

Instructions

17 steps

1Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2In a blender or food processor, blend the avocados, cottage cheese, and eggs until smooth.
3In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
4Pour the avocado mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
5Let the dough rest for a few minutes.
6On a floured surface, shape the dough into a pizza crust. You can make one large pizza or several smaller ones.
7Transfer the shaped dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
8Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil.
9Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until it starts to set and becomes lightly golden.
10Remove the partially baked crust from the oven.
11Spread the low-sodium pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
12Sprinkle the low-fat mozzarella cheese on top.
13Arrange the turkey pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
14Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
15Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
16Optional High-Protein Ranch Blend:
17Blend the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, and water (if desired) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Serve as a dipping sauce or drizzle over the pizza. For the Pizza Crust: 2 ripe avocados (400g) 1/2 cup (120g) cottage cheese 2 large eggs 1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour (or flour of your choice) 1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder 1 teaspoon (6g) salt 1 teaspoon (5ml) olive oil For the Toppings: 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium pizza sauce 1/2 cup (56g) low-fat mozzarella cheese 18 turkey pepperoni slices For the High-Protein Ranch (Optional): 1/2 cup (120g) cottage cheese 1/2 cup (120g) non-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup (120ml) water (optional, for thinning) 1 packet (28g) ranch seasoning (Per Serving):