Pizza bowls pack 35g protein using cottage cheese—Italy's traditional ricotta substitute that American bodybuilders accidentally perfected in 2019.
High Protein Pizza Bowl Meal Prep
Get ready to dig into a scrumptious pizza bowl that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious! Packed with lean turkey, zesty marinara, and a medley of colorful veggies, this high-protein meal prep is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite flavors without the guilt, all while staying under 600 calories. Whip it up for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner that will keep you fueled and happy!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Bell peppers
- Onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- Turkey Pepperoni
- 100g (raw weight)/ half a cup Lean minced turkey (seasoned with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, etc) (0.22 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt) (120 ml)optionalGreek yogurt
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/3 cup self raising flour (I used gluten free flour and baking powder) (41.2 g)gluten free flour and baking powder
- 3 tbsp Tomato/pizza sauce (45 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Grease your container with low cal spray oil.
- 2
Mix the flour and blended cottage cheese until it forms a dough.
- 3
Press into the container to create a base.
- 4
Top with sauce, toppings, cheese, and Turkey pepperoni.
- 5
Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press the cottage cheese dough base to exactly 1/4 inch thickness because thicker bases won't cook through in 20 minutes, while thinner ones become soggy from toppings.technique1/4 inch thickness
- ✓Pre-bake the cottage cheese base for 8-10 minutes before adding toppings to prevent a soggy bottom, as cottage cheese releases moisture during cooking.timing8-10 minutes pre-bake
- ✓Drain cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer for 15 minutes before mixing to remove excess whey, which can make the dough too wet and prevent proper binding.ingredient15 minutes draining
- ✓Use a 1:3 ratio of flour to cottage cheese by weight for optimal protein content while maintaining structural integrity of the base.technique1:3 flour to cottage cheese ratio
- ✓Place containers on the bottom oven rack during baking so the cottage cheese base crisps from direct heat while preventing cheese on top from over-browning.equipment
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Pizza bowls pack 35g protein using cottage cheese—Italy's traditional ricotta substitute that American bodybuilders accidentally perfected in 2019.
High Protein Pizza Bowl Meal Prep
Get ready to dig into a scrumptious pizza bowl that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious! Packed with lean turkey, zesty marinara, and a medley of colorful veggies, this high-protein meal prep is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite flavors without the guilt, all while staying under 600 calories. Whip it up for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner that will keep you fueled and happy!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Bell peppers
- Onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- Turkey Pepperoni
- 100g (raw weight)/ half a cup Lean minced turkey (seasoned with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, etc) (0.22 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt) (120 ml)optionalGreek yogurt
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/3 cup self raising flour (I used gluten free flour and baking powder) (41.2 g)gluten free flour and baking powder
- 3 tbsp Tomato/pizza sauce (45 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Grease your container with low cal spray oil.
- 2
Mix the flour and blended cottage cheese until it forms a dough.
- 3
Press into the container to create a base.
- 4
Top with sauce, toppings, cheese, and Turkey pepperoni.
- 5
Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press the cottage cheese dough base to exactly 1/4 inch thickness because thicker bases won't cook through in 20 minutes, while thinner ones become soggy from toppings.technique1/4 inch thickness
- ✓Pre-bake the cottage cheese base for 8-10 minutes before adding toppings to prevent a soggy bottom, as cottage cheese releases moisture during cooking.timing8-10 minutes pre-bake
- ✓Drain cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer for 15 minutes before mixing to remove excess whey, which can make the dough too wet and prevent proper binding.ingredient15 minutes draining
- ✓Use a 1:3 ratio of flour to cottage cheese by weight for optimal protein content while maintaining structural integrity of the base.technique1:3 flour to cottage cheese ratio
- ✓Place containers on the bottom oven rack during baking so the cottage cheese base crisps from direct heat while preventing cheese on top from over-browning.equipment