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Cottage cheese pizza bowl with a chip in it.
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5 from 4 votes

High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls (27g!)

Cottage cheese pizza bowls are a healthy, high-protein lunch or dinner idea that delivers 20 grams of protein per serving. These cheesy pizza bowls have gone viral on TikTok (you will soon see why!) and are a low-calorie alternative to pizza night. They're quick, easy, delicious, and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese, I love this brand
  • 1/3 cup low sugar marinara sauce (divided), I used this one
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup chopped black olives, divided
  • 1/4 cup diced bell pepper, divided
  • 1/4 cup diced onion, divided
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Combine cottage cheese, parmesan, 1/4 cup marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir in half of the black olives, chopped bell pepper, and chopped onions.
    Stirring cottage cheese with marinara and mozzarella.
  • Divide the mixture amongst two oven-safe containers (I use this one). Top each container with one tablespoon of marinara sauce and sprinkle two tablespoons of shredded mozzarella over the top of each.
    Assembling cottage cheese pizza bowl with marinara and shredded cheese.
  • Divide the remaining olives, peppers, and onions and sprinkle over the top of each bowl. Add an extra sprinkle of Italian seasoning over the top and red pepper flakes.
    Assembling pizza bowl with black olives and chopped bell peppers.
  • Bake at 425 F for 10-12 minutes. If you’d like to, brown the top, you can finish it under the broiler for an extra minute. Alternatively, you and microwave the pizza bowl for 1 1/2-2 minutes.
  • Serve with crackers, pita chips, or fresh chopped veggies for dipping.
    baked cottage cheese pizza bowl

Notes

    • Make Ahead: You can prep the ingredients ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to a day, making it easy for busy nights.
    • Use a Microwave-Safe Dish: If you’re using the microwave, make sure your dish is microwave-safe and avoid using metal. The same goes for the oven. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1314mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 1mg