Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Crust Pizza (Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly)

This high-protein, low-carb pizza tastes nothing like diet food. The golden, sturdy crust is the perfect base for all your favourite toppings. It’s quick, simple and incredibly satisfying!

Ingredients:

For the crust:

1 cup of cottage cheese

2 large eggs

2 tbsp almond flour

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional extras: ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning for extra flavour.

Toppings (as pictured — customisable):

Shredded mozzarella cheese

Pepperoni slices

Salami slices

Sliced onions

Diced cheddar cheese

Sliced black olives

Pizza sauce (sugar-free recommended for a low-carb option)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a blender or food processor, blend the following ingredients until smooth:

1 cup of cottage cheese

2 eggs

2 tablespoons of almond flour

½ cup of Parmesan cheese.

Pour the mixture onto parchment paper and spread into a rectangle, keeping it slightly thick.

Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden around the edges and set in the middle.

2. Assemble the pizza.

Remove the crust from the oven.

Add a thin layer of pizza sauce.

Add your chosen toppings, such as pepperoni, salami, onions, cheddar cubes, black olives and mozzarella.

Return to the oven and bake for 8–12 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbling, and the edges are as crisp as you like them.

Tips:

For an extra-crispy crust, grill for 1–2 minutes at the end.

Leave to cool for a few minutes before slicing — the crust will firm up as it rests.

This works great for meal prep and reheats beautifully.