high-protein cauliflower pizza crust
high protein burrta pesto cauliflower crust pizza <3
now that’s a mouthfull, in more ways than one!
Hello my lovelies, hope you came hungry!
The other day, I was craving a cauliflower pizza like the ones I used to have all the time in the States. It’s a bit harder to come by here in Spain, so I figured—why not try and make one myself? I'm currently training for a marathon, so I’m focusing on eating more healthy carbs and high-protein meals. This recipe is packed with protein and kept me full for so long without feeling sluggish afterward.
This recipe has a few steps, but trust me, it’s worth it! Plus, you only need a few simple ingredients:
& THAT is was I like to call a gooooood lookin’ pizza
Ingredients:
1 cup cauliflower rice
2 eggs
1/4 cup egg whites
1/4 cup cottage cheese (or cheese of your choice)
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Oregano
Basil
Parsley
How to Make It:
First, preheat your oven to 345°F (175°C).
If you’re starting with whole cauliflower, cut it up and use a food processor to pulse it into rice-sized pieces. If you’re using store-bought cauliflower rice, you can skip this step.
Spread the cauliflower rice onto a baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes until it begins to brown slightly but is not burnt. This step helps release excess water, preventing a soggy crust.
Once baked, remove from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes, then place the cauliflower rice in a clean towel and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Be careful—it may still be hot!
In a mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower rice, eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, and seasonings. Mix well until fully incorporated.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the same parchment-lined baking tray. Try to make it as thin as possible to ensure thorough cooking.
Bake the crust for about 15 minutes or until the edges start crisping up. Once done, carefully flip the crust over to cook the other side evenly.
Now it’s time for toppings! I blended store-bought pesto with fresh spinach and arugula for extra nutrition and flavor. I spread that over the crust and added fresh mozzarella.
Bake the pizza for another 5-10 minutes, just until the cheese has melted and everything is heated through.
Once done, remove from the oven and top with a beautiful ball of burrata (because I can never get enough of the pesto-burrata combination). For a final touch, I drizzled homemade spicy honey over the top for a delicious balance of salty and sweet.
fresh out the oven!
I can’t wait to try this again with different toppings! This will definitely be my new go-to for healthy, high-protein pizza nights. While it doesn’t fully replicate a traditional pizza, it absolutely satisfies those cravings on a day when you want something nutritious yet delicious.
I hope you enjoy this recipe—please share any recreations with me! That’s all for now, my darlings.
Happy eating!
xoxo,
Avalon