High Protein Sheet Pan Pizza
This high protein sheet pan pizza is an easy 30-minute dinner made with a cottage cheese pizza crust that’s soft, crispy, and packed with protein. Perfect for meal prep and family dinners.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
There are a lot of “healthy pizza” recipes out there… but most of them either take forever to make or the crust is honestly just disappointing. This one? Totally different. I tested this high protein sheet pan pizza and it immediately knew it was a winner! It’s one of those recipes that feels like comfort food but still fits into a healthy lifestyle.
Even better — it’s ready in about 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for my current 4 PM dinner phase. If I can get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes, that’s a huge win in our house.
The dough is made with cottage cheese and egg, which adds protein and makes the texture incredibly easy to work with. Honestly, I found it way easier than traditional pizza dough. No rising, no waiting, no complicated steps.
The key tip? Roll it as thin as possible. The thinner you get it, the better the crust bakes up — crispy edges with a soft middle that still holds all your toppings. And because it’s made on a sheet pan, it’s perfect for families and meal prep. I sliced mine into 8 slices, which made it great for quick lunches the next day.
Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Pizza
• Ready in about 30 minutes
• Higher protein than traditional pizza
• Super easy dough (no yeast, no rising)
• Kid friendly
• Great for meal prep
• Made with simple ingredients
• Totally customizable with toppings
This has officially become one of my favorite ways to make pizza at home.
Tips for the Best Sheet Pan Pizza
Roll the dough thin: This is the biggest key to success with this recipe. Thin dough = better texture.
Don’t overload with cheese: You don’t need a ton of cheese. I actually used less than usual and it was perfect.
Pre-bake the crust: This keeps the crust from getting soggy once you add toppings.
Use parchment paper: It prevents sticking and helps the crust crisp up.
Make It Even Higher Protein
If you want to boost the protein even more, try adding:
grilled chicken
ground turkey
chicken sausage
extra cottage cheese blended into the sauce
Kid Friendly Option
If you have picky eaters, keep it simple.
Just use:
pizza sauce
cheese
pepperoni
You can even let kids add their own toppings before baking.
Tips for this Meal Prep
This pizza is actually great for meal prep.
Slice it into 8 slices and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in:
• air fryer
• oven
• toaster oven
Avoid microwaving if possible so the crust stays crispy.
It’s a great option for quick lunches or after school snacks.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
High Protein Sheet Pan Pizza
Ingredients
Protein Dough
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cups flour or gluten free 1:1
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Toppings
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup turkey pepperoni or chicken sausage
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup red onion
- Italian seasoning
- Chili flakes optional
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Blend cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
- In a bowl mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the cottage cheese mixture until a dough forms.
- Press dough thinly onto a parchment lined sheet pan.
- Pre-bake crust 8–10 minutes.
- Add pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Bake another 8–10 minutes until bubbly.
- Slice into 8 pieces and serve.
Nutrition Facts
(per slice – based on 8 slices)
Calories: ~180
Protein: ~12g
Carbs: ~17g
Fat: ~6g
Fiber: ~1g
Nutrition will vary depending on toppings.
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
