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Crispy-Chewy Personal Pizza (Best of Both)

A high-protein personal pizza with a crispy-chewy crust made from cottage cheese and egg whites, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 1
Total: 35 min
Crispy-Chewy Personal Pizza (Best of Both)
Ingredients
  • •
    113 g Cottage cheese(½ cup)
  • •
    60 g Liquid egg whites(¼ cup)
  • •
    25 g Lite mozzarella(for crust)
  • •
    0.5 tsp Psyllium husk powder
  • •
    1 tsp Oat fiber
  • •
    1 pinch Salt
  • •
    1 pinch Italian seasoning
  • •
    55 g Tomato sauce(3 tbsp)
  • •
    25 g Part-skim mozzarella(for topping)
  • •
    14 g Pepperoni(7 slices)
Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Blend cottage cheese and egg whites until smooth.
  3. 3Stir in lite mozzarella, psyllium husk powder, oat fiber, salt, and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4Spread the mixture into a 6-7" round on parchment paper.
  5. 5Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and firm.
  6. 6Top with tomato sauce, part-skim mozzarella, and pepperoni.
  7. 7Bake for an additional 6-8 minutes.
  8. 8Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispier top.
Chef's Notes
  • •The psyllium husk powder and oat fiber help bind the crust and add fiber.
  • •Make sure to blend the cottage cheese and egg whites until completely smooth for the best texture.
  • •The crust should be firm and golden before adding toppings.
  • •Broiling at the end gives the cheese a nice crispy finish.
Nutrition Info
Per serving
Calories335
Protein35g
Fat13g
Carbohydrates13g
Fiber4g
Sugar6g
Sodium800mg
Tags
pizzahigh-proteinlow-carbcottage cheeseegg whitesquickpersonal
Recipe Info
Author:
David Leung
Created:
1/27/2025
Updated:
1/27/2025