Jess Thomson’s cottage cheese pizza recipe is taking social media by storm, offering a high-protein, healthier pizza alternative

A viral pizza recipe is turning heads across social media, thanks to its unexpected yet nutritious ingredient—cottage cheese. Food content creator Jess Thomson, known as @jessthomofit on TikTok, has shared her healthier take on pizza, swapping traditional dough for a protein-packed base made from cottage cheese. Her recipe is particularly appealing to those watching their calorie intake or aiming to boost their protein consumption.

In Jess’s version, cottage cheese, plain flour, and eggs are blended to create a dough-like base, which is then baked before adding toppings. While Jess acknowledges the texture isn’t exactly like traditional pizza dough, she assures her followers that it’s a great substitute when craving pizza while on a calorie deficit. The recipe boasts nearly 60 grams of protein per serving, making it a satisfying and nutritious option.

The viral recipe has sparked lively discussion online, with users eager to try the pizza or share their variations. Some are even swapping cottage cheese for Greek yogurt to make a different dough base, while others suggest blending the cottage cheese for a smoother texture. Despite mixed opinions about the taste, many have praised the pizza as an innovative and healthier option for a pizza fix.

Recipe: Cottage Cheese Pizza

Ingredients:

• 241g low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 31g plain flour
• 4g garlic granules
• 45g pizza sauce
• 15g chorizo slices
• 44g reduced-fat mozzarella
• 20g parmesan

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix cottage cheese, eggs, flour, and garlic granules in a bowl.
3. Spread the mixture into a thin circle on a lined baking tray.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the base turns golden brown.
5. Add pizza sauce, chorizo slices, mozzarella, and parmesan.
6. Bake for an additional 7-10 minutes until the cheese melts and the toppings are heated.
7. Serve and enjoy your high-protein, calorie-friendly pizza!

This cottage cheese pizza recipe has earned over 20,000 views on TikTok, with many enthusiastic comments praising its high-protein content and potential as a healthier pizza alternative.