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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls A creamy, cheesy delight with cottage cheese, green peppers, black olives, and a tangy tomato sauce—perfect for dipping!

High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls

These High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls are a delicious, low-calorie, and high-protein alternative to pizza that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.65 cups low-fat cottage cheese Use your preferred brand
  • ⅓ cup low-sugar marinara sauce divided (Look for a reduced-sugar version)
  • 2 ¼ tablespoons Parmesan cheese For added richness
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder For flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning Use your favorite blend
  • ¼ cup chopped black olives divided (For a salty kick)
  • ¼ cup diced bell pepper divided (Adds color and crunch)
  • ¼ cup diced onion divided (For a mild, savory taste)
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese For gooey texture
  • Pinch red pepper flakes For a bit of spice

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, ¼ cup marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir in half of the black olives, bell pepper, and onion. mix
  2. Divide the mixture evenly into two oven-safe containers. Top each with 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce and 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella. assemble
  3. Sprinkle the remaining olives, peppers, and onions on top of each bowl. Add an extra sprinkle of Italian seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes. assemble
  4. Bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. For a crispier top, broil for 1 more minute. Alternatively, microwave the pizza bowl for 1 ½–2 minutes. bake
  5. Serve with crackers, pita chips, or fresh chopped veggies for dipping. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 27gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1314mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These high-protein, low-calorie pizza bowls are the perfect meal prep option for busy days. Feel free to swap out ingredients or add your favorite pizza toppings for a personalized twist!

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