Servings: 12 pizza bites
Protein: ~16 g per 3 bites (or ~5–6 g per bite)
Ingredients
Pizza Bite Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 scoop (30 g) unflavored whey protein isolate
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
- 24 slices nitrate-free turkey pepperoni or lean pepperoni
- ½ cup pizza sauce (no added sugar)
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blend cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Mix in mozzarella, almond flour, whey protein, baking powder, and seasonings.
- Grease a mini muffin pan and fill each cup halfway with batter.
- Add a small spoon of pizza sauce and a piece of pepperoni.
- Cover with more batter and top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and firm.
- Cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.
Approximate Nutrition (Per 3 Bites)
- Protein: ~16 g
- Net Carbs: 3–5 g
- Fat: 10–12 g
- Calories: 180–220 kcal
