High-Protein Crustless Pizza Bowl
Cheesy • Filling • Protein-Packed
How This Version Boosts Protein
- Uses extra-lean meat or a meat + cottage cheese combo
- Adds high-protein cheese choices
- Optional egg whites for even more protein (without changing flavor)
Ingredients (High-Protein Upgrade)
- 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey or chicken (99% lean)
OR ¾ lb meat + ¼ lb turkey pepperoni (chopped) - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½–1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1½ cups part-skim mozzarella OR high-protein mozzarella
- ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar (optional)
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth — secret protein boost!)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground turkey/chicken with onions until fully cooked.
- Add mushrooms and sauté until softened.
- Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in blended cottage cheese.
- Divide mixture into individual oven-safe bowls.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
Protein Breakdown (Per Serving – 4 servings)
- Calories: ~330–360
- Protein: 35–40g
- Carbs: ~8–10g
- Fat: ~12–14g
(Values vary by brand and cheese choice.)
Optional Protein Boosts
- Add ½ cup liquid egg whites to the meat mixture before baking
- Serve with a side of Greek yogurt ranch dip
- Use high-protein shredded cheese (many brands offer 8–10g per serving)
