Description
High Protein Pizza Bowls are a quick and delicious low-fat meal option combining savory pizza flavors with lean proteins like turkey pepperoni and sausage crumbles, enriched with cottage cheese and mozzarella for extra creaminess and protein boost. Perfect for a fast, satisfying single-serve meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 Tbsp Rao’s pizza sauce (or any pizza sauce of your choice)
Cheeses
- 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Proteins
- 6 slices of turkey pepperoni
- 2 Tbsp turkey sausage crumbles
Seasonings
- Dried oregano (to taste)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Start by spooning 2 tablespoons of your chosen pizza sauce into a small microwave-safe bowl as the base of your pizza bowl.
- Add cottage cheese: Add 1/4 cup of low fat cottage cheese on top of the pizza sauce evenly, which will provide creaminess and a good protein source without excess fat.
- Add mozzarella cheese: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese layer to enhance the cheesy flavor and help bind the ingredients together when heated.
- Top with proteins: Arrange 6 slices of turkey pepperoni and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of turkey sausage crumbles on top for a high protein punch with lean meats.
- Season: Add dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes to your taste preference to add a fragrant and spicy kick to your pizza bowl.
- Heat the pizza bowl: Microwave the assembled pizza bowl on high for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bowl is hot throughout.
- Serve: Carefully remove from the microwave, let it sit for a minute to cool slightly, then enjoy your high protein pizza bowl straight from the dish.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey pepperoni and sausage with other lean protein options like chicken sausage or plant-based alternatives.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- This recipe is designed for one serving but can be easily multiplied for more portions.
- If you prefer a crispy texture, you can briefly broil the pizza bowl after microwaving.
