Looking for a delicious and simple way to sneak more protein into your diet? My cottage cheese protein flatbread recipe is easy to make, super versatile, and is packed with protein. Make sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and more with this yummy protein flatbread recipe that only requires 2 ingredients (plus some seasoning).
Protein is important for every bodily function— from hormone production, to tissue repair, to boosting the immune system and maintaining muscle. But unfortunately most people aren’t consuming enough protein daily, and I’ve been there before myself. After upping my protein intake a ton this year, I’ve noticed tons of health benefits. I have way more energy, my skin is glowing, I’ve gained some muscle, and I just overall feel incredible. This cottage cheese protein flatbread recipe is one of my favorite simple ways to sneak extra protein in throughout the day. And the best part is, it’s super versatile!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This cottage cheese protein flatbread recipe is insanely easy to make. It only requires 2 simple ingredients that I bet you already have at home!
- This recipe is super versatile. You can add any spices you’d like to switch up the flavor of this cottage cheese protein flatbread, and you can also eat it in a variety of ways! You can slice it up and scoop up a yummy dip, you can pack it with deli meats and veggies for a hearty sandwich, or make a protein pizza— the options are endless.
- It’s an effortless way to reach your protein goals. Packing a whopping 37 grams of protein— this tasty cottage cheese protein flatbread is such a simple way to sneak more protein into your diet throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 & ½ tsp Italian herb seasoning or seasoning of choice
- Optional to make it more doughy: 4 tbsp flour + 1 tsp baking soda
How to Make Cottage Cheese Protein Flatbread
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herb seasoning. This is where you’d also add in the flour and baking soda, if using. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3 .Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden.
4.Once finished, let it cool slightly and enjoy! Use for wraps, sandwiches, pizza, and more.
Protein Flatbread Variations
- Spice it up! Swap the Italian herb seasoning for any seasoning of choice. You can use curry powder, cumin, salt and pepper, or whichever spices you enjoy.
- Make a sandwich or wrap. One of my favorite ways to eat this protein flatbread is by stuffing it with meat and veggies.
- Make homemade pizza. Dollop sauce, cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings on the flatbread and pop it back into the oven to melt.
How to Store
Store your protein flatbread in the fridge for up to 5 days, or 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer. I love to make a big batch of protein flatbread and store them in the freezer. This way you can pull it out anytime for quick and easy lunch or dinner recipes!
Cottage Cheese Protein Flatbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 & 1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning or seasoning of choice
- 4 tbsp flour (can use any flour of choice) optional
- 1 tsp baking soda (in addition to flour) optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herb seasoning. This is where you would also add the flour and baking soda, if using. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden.
- Once finished, let it cool slightly and enjoy! Use for wraps, sandwiches, pizza, and more.
Notes
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