Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls

The cottage cheese craze is still going strong in 2025 — and this pizza bowl proves why. After seeing this one blow up on TikTok, I knew I had to give it the Future Fork treatment. It’s cozy, creamy, and gives all the pizza night vibes… with a protein boost that actually keeps you full.

This recipe starts with a base of cottage cheese (yes, it melts beautifully in the oven), then gets layered with my San Marzano Sauce, your favorite pizza toppings, pizza spices, and a handful of melty mozzarella. Pop it under the broiler until it’s golden and bubbly, and you’ve got a high-protein, low-fuss meal or snack that hits the spot.

One serving of this packs around 25 grams of protein, making it a great choice for those trying to balance blood sugar or stay energized between meals. It’s also a perfect example of a longevity-friendly snack: packed with protein and calcium, customizable with veggies, and deeply satisfying. Cottage cheese continues to have its moment because it’s so versatile — especially for meals like this that feel indulgent but deliver real nutritional value.

I’ve also prepped this recipe as a dip — just double the batch, toss it into a shallow baking dish, and serve it warm with corn chips or veggie wedges for movie night. It’s always a crowd-pleaser, especially when the top gets just a little crispy around the edges.

So whether you’re meal-prepping lunch, looking for a protein-rich snack, or just craving pizza flavors without the crust, this one’s got you covered.

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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls

This high-protein cottage cheese pizza bowl features San Marzano sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings. Easy to prep, great for snacking or dipping.

Cost $5

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (per bowl)
• 2 tbsp San Marzano tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup pizza toppings – olives, bell pepper, pepperoni – your choice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil

Instructions

• Layer half of the cottage cheese at the bottom of an oven safe bowl. Mix in one tablespoon of San Marzano tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano and basil
• Continue layering bowl with pizza toppings of choice (the vegetables and pepperoni if using)
• Repeat steps 1 & 2, and top the bowl with mozzarella cheese
• Bake in the oven at 425F for 12 minutes, and broil the last minute on the top rack. Enjoy with vegetables or corn chips on the side for dipping!