Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza (Printer-friendly)

Tender cottage cheese flatbread topped with veggies and cheese offers a wholesome, satisfying 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir until a thick batter forms.
04 - Divide batter in half, spoon onto prepared baking sheet, and evenly spread into oval or round shapes about 1/4 inch thick.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes until flatbreads are firm and lightly golden.
06 - Remove flatbreads from oven. Spread pizza sauce over each and add mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, black olives, spinach, and additional desired toppings.
07 - Return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It’s secretly stacked with protein, but no one will guess from the taste.
  • This flatbread makes pizza night feel lighter, yet just as satisfying as the original.
02 -
  • If your flatbread is too thick, it stays soggy in the middle—spread batter evenly for best results.
  • Blending cottage cheese smooth is a game-changer; skipping that step leaves the bases gritty.
03 -
  • Don’t rush the blending step, it’s what transforms the cottage cheese from lumpy to luxurious.
  • A light brush of olive oil before baking the base helps crisp the edges and deepen the flavor.
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