Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast (Low-Calorie!)

When you need a quick, satisfying, and protein-packed lunch, look no further than our Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast. This simple recipe is ready to eat in minutes and will keep you feeling full for hours, whether you choose to eat it for lunch or as a savory snack!

One thing about me, I love pizza! Unfortunately, I can’t always squeeze a slice in my macros, which is why I’m always looking for ways to make a healthier, higher protein option like our Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast. If you love pizza as much as I do and want to enjoy it while still hitting your fitness goals, give this easy recipe a try.

3 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. It’s low-calorie. We used low-calorie bread as a bed for our Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast to keep the calories down while not sacrificing flavor and texture.
2. It’s high-protein. With 28g of protein, this is a hearty meal or snack that’ll fill you up and fuel your afternoon at the same time.
3. It’s ready in minutes. This recipe comes together in 15 minutes or less, which means you can satisfy your pizza cravings in minutes!

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“FHM Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast”

Lunch · Snack · Serves 1

Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast (Low-Calorie!)

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When you need a quick, satisfying, and protein-packed lunch, look no further than our Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast. This simple recipe is ready to eat in minutes and will keep you feeling full for hours, whether you choose to eat it for lunch or as a savory snack!

Print Pin Rate

288 calories

28g protein

35g carbs

13g fat

30% protein · 38% carbs · 32% fat

9.7g protein per 100 cal

Prep

5 mins

Cook

10 mins

Total

15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 Slices Low-calorie bread I used ROYO, code TAMI10 for 10% off
• 1/2 Cup Low-fat cottage cheese ~160g
• 4 tbsp. Pizza sauce
• 1/4 Cup Mini pepperoni ~15g
• 20 Grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Optional: red pepper flakes and/or Italian seasoning

Equipment

• Plate
• Knife or spoon for spreading
• Toaster or toaster oven

Instructions

1. Add bread to toaster and toast to your desired doneness.

2. Place bread on plate and spread cottage cheese evenly across both slices followed by pizza sauce, mini pepperonis, and cheese.

3. If desired, heat in the oven or toaster oven for ~5 mins to allow the cheese to melt, or, eat right away.

4. Enjoy!

Tami’s notes

Feel free to swap the bread with a bagel, english muffin, or wrap. Add any veggies or additional toppings you wish!

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 288kcal · Protein 28g · Carbs 35g · Fat 13g · Fiber 23g

Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.