Easy High Protein Cheese Pizza
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Mozzarella wasn't even used on pizza until 1889—before that, Neapolitans only used aged pecorino and olive oil.

Easy High Protein Cheese Pizza

Indulge in a guilt-free slice of our Easy High Protein Cheese Pizza! Packed with lean protein and topped with melty mozzarella, this delightful dish is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a smart choice for your fitness goals. Whip it up with a whole wheat crust for an extra nutrient boost and enjoy a satisfying meal that keeps you on track!

quickhealthy
vegetariannut-freegluten-free

Prep

15

min

Cook

15

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(4)

  • 10g Minced Garlic (optional) (0.02 lbs)optional
  • Parsley Flakes (optional topping)optional
  • 95g Pizza Sauce (Leggo’s Garlic & Herb Pizza Sauce) (3.35 oz)
  • Salt, Italian Seasoning Blend & Garlic Powder (or your choice of seasonings)

🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)

  • 80g Egg Whites (2.82 oz)
  • 85g Light or Low Fat Mozzarella (3 oz)
  • 10g Parmesan Cheese (0.35 oz)

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • 11g Coconut Flour (0.09 cup)
  • 7g Nutritional Yeast (0.25 oz)
  • 65g Self Raising Flour (Vetta Smart Protein Self Raising Flour - can be substituted for all purpose flour - if using all purpose flour add a pinch of salt & 1 Tsp of baking powder) (0.52 cup)can be substituted for all purpose flour

📦Other(1)

  • 140g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (4.94 oz)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl add self-raising flour, coconut flour, nutritional yeast, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder then mix it together.

  2. 2

    Now add egg whites, low-fat yogurt then mix it until it's a thick and wet paste.

  3. 3

    Use a spoon to spread it out on baking paper as big as you can and bake it in the oven until it slightly crisps up.

  4. 4

    Add pizza sauce, minced garlic, parmesan cheese and low-fat mozzarella then bake it again until the cheese is golden brown.

  5. 5

    Cut it up and enjoy!

💡 Pro Tips

  • Bake the protein pizza base at 425°F for 12-15 minutes before adding toppings to prevent soggy crust, as the high moisture content from yogurt and egg whites needs proper evaporation.timing425°F for 12-15 minutes
  • Use a 2:1 ratio of self-raising flour to coconut flour because coconut flour absorbs 4x more liquid than wheat flour, preventing an overly dense or crumbly texture.ingredient2:1 ratio
  • Spread the dough to exactly 1/4 inch thickness using an offset spatula - thinner creates brittle spots while thicker won't cook through properly with the high protein density.technique1/4 inch thickness
  • Preheat your baking stone or inverted sheet pan to 450°F for 30 minutes before baking to create immediate bottom heat that compensates for the dough's low gluten structure.equipment450°F for 30 minutes
  • Pat mozzarella dry with paper towels and use 25% less cheese than regular pizza since the protein base retains more moisture and excess cheese will create steam pockets.ingredient25% less cheese
Cuisine: italian
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