Protein Pizza with Sourdough Greek Yogurt Crust & Marinara Cottage Cheese Sauce Recipe 🍕😋💪

PIZZA LOVERS! If you're looking for a homemade, easy & healthy recipe that's perfect for meal prep or game day, you're in for a treat. This homemade high-protein pizza was rated a 9.5 out of 10 by my roommates. They said they were 'giving me room to grow,' and I truly believe they weren't just being nice! With a stellar rating and amazing nutritional profile, you are going to love this recipe for protein pizza with a crust from greek yogurt, whole wheat flour & sourdough discard and a sauce from marinara and cottage cheese.

Watch the video on my Instagram featuring this pizza!

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 17-20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Information The whole pizza has: 1,825 calories 140g protein 185g carbs 62.5g fat Each slice (makes 10 slices) has:

180 calories

14g protein

18.5g carbs

6.25g fat

2.5g dietary fiber

Nutrition Breakdown for Protein Packed Pizza:

The whole pizza has 1,825 calories, with 140g protein, 185g carbs, and 62.5g fat.

Each slice (makes 10 slices) has:

• 180 calories

• 14g protein

• 18.5g carbs

• 6.25g fat

• 2.5g dietary fiber

COMPARE: PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA VS. THIS PIZZA

Just to give you an idea of how amazing this pizza is, let's compare three slices of my pizza to three slices of Papa John's large sausage pizza:

3 Slices of My Pizza:

• 540 calories

• 42g protein

• 55.5g carbs

• 18.75g fat

• 7.5g dietary fiber
  

3 Slices of Papa John's Large Sausage Pizza:

• 990 calories

• 30g protein

• 120g carbs

• 45g fat

• 0g dietary fiber
  

Why You'll Love It

This pizza has the perfect flop, a crunchy outer crust, and cheesy goodness from the cottage cheese sauce and high-protein mild cheddar and shaved parmesan on top. Whether you're meal prepping or making it for game day, it's a hit every time. 🍕💪

Ingredients for Protein Packed Pizza:

• Dough:

  • 180g freshly milled flour or Bob's Red Mill whole wheat flour

  • 60g sourdough starter discard (optional)

  • 240g Greek yogurt

  • 1.5 tsp baking powder

  • 0.5 tsp salt

• Toppings:

  • 125g marinara sauce (1/2 cup)

  • 113g 2% cottage cheese (1/2 cup)

  • 52g mild or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2oz)

  • 54g shaved parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)

  • 30g spinach (1 cup)

  • 8oz 93% lean turkey sausage (1/2 pound)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a bowl, combine the freshly milled flour (or whole wheat flour), optional sourdough discard, Greek yogurt, baking powder, and salt. Knead until it forms a dough ball.

3. Roll Out the Dough:

   • Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a large baking sheet and spread olive oil onto it.

   • Roll the dough out with a roller (or a glass cup if you don't have one) as thin as you can without breaking it. Use your hands to press the dough down to help.

4. Make the Sauce:

   • In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese and marinara sauce. Spread this mixture evenly onto the dough.

5. Add Toppings:

   • Spread the spinach leaves evenly across the sauce.

   • Top with the turkey sausage, spreading it evenly.

   • Grate the mild cheddar cheese over the pizza or sprinkle pre-shredded cheese on top.

   • Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

6. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 17 minutes or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Slice and Serve:

   • Slice into your desired pizza shape and enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers for up to a week.

This pizza is not only delicious but also packed with protein and nutrients. It's a healthier alternative to store-bought options and perfect for satisfying your pizza cravings. Enjoy every cheesy, crunchy bite! 🍕😋