Description
These High Protein Pizza Bowls are an easy and delicious way to enjoy pizza without the carbs! Packed with turkey sausage, turkey pepperoni, and blended cottage cheese for extra protein, these bowls are a great meal prep option. Plus, with a blend of savory pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese, you won’t even miss the crust. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a healthier, protein-packed pizza alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp Rao’s pizza sauce (or any pizza sauce of your choice)
- 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices of turkey pepperoni
- 2 Tbsp turkey sausage crumbles
- Dried oregano (to taste)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). - Prepare the Bowl:
Grease an oven-safe bowl with a light layer of cooking spray or olive oil. - Add Pizza Sauce and Cottage Cheese:
Add 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce and 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese to the bowl. Stir to combine. - Add Toppings:
Add half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, turkey pepperoni slices, and turkey sausage crumbles to the bowl. - Repeat the Layers:
Repeat step 4 with the remaining sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella, pepperoni, and sausage. - Season the Bowl:
Top the bowl with dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes to add extra flavor and spice. - Bake:
Place the bowl in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Serve:
Once baked, remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and enjoy your High Protein Pizza Bowl!
Notes
- Meal Prep Tip: These pizza bowls can be prepared ahead of time. Simply assemble the bowls and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Cheese Options: You can substitute regular mozzarella for low-fat or part-skim mozzarella to reduce calories.
- Add Veggies: Add some sliced bell peppers, onions, or spinach for extra nutrients and flavor.
- Spicy Option: If you like heat, add some jalapeño slices or extra crushed red pepper flakes.
- Customizable: Swap out turkey sausage for ground chicken or beef for a different protein choice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bowl
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg