High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls Recipe
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with classic pizza flavors. Perfect for a wholesome snack or light meal, it features layers of cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and herbs, topped with your favorite pizza-inspired additions. Ready in just minutes using your microwave, oven, or air fryer, it’s a versatile, protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for topping
- Optional toppings of your choice (such as Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, etc.)
Instructions
- Build the base: Spoon ½ cup of cottage cheese into each of two small, microwave-safe bowls to create the foundation of your pizza bowls.
- Mix in the flavor: Add a little shredded mozzarella, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme, a pinch of garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce to each bowl. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to overmix to maintain texture.
- First heat-up: Microwave each bowl for 1 minute to begin warming the ingredients and melding flavors.
- Top it off: Add 1 more tablespoon of marinara sauce and some extra shredded mozzarella on top of each bowl. Microwave for an additional minute, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Finish & garnish: Sprinkle with chili flakes, fresh basil leaves, and any other desired toppings like olives or cherry tomatoes to enhance the pizza experience.
- Optional baking or air frying: If preferred, follow the same layering steps, then bake or air fry at 350°F (160°C) for 5–7 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top. Use oven-safe or air fryer-safe bowls for this method.
Notes
- You can customize your toppings to suit your taste, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or pepperoni slices.
- To keep it lower in sodium, choose a low-sodium marinara sauce and reduced-sodium cheese options.
- Microwave times may vary depending on your appliance, so adjust as needed to ensure cheese melts without overcooking.
- Ensure bowls are microwave, oven, or air fryer safe depending on the cooking method you select.
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