Description
This viral no-bake pizza bowl is a low-carb, high-protein meal made with blended cottage cheese, marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni—perfect for keto lunch or snack!
Ingredients
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, divided
⅓ cup marinara or pizza sauce (low-sugar)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
10 slices pepperoni (turkey pepperoni recommended)
Optional toppings: black olives, bell peppers, fresh basil
Instructions
Make the Pizza Sauce:
Add ½ cup cottage cheese to a blender.
Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Bowl:
Spoon the remaining ½ cup cottage cheese into the bottom of a serving bowl or ramekin.
Pour the blended sauce over the base layer.
Top and Finish:
Add half of the shredded mozzarella.
Layer on pepperoni and any desired optional toppings.
Finish with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Serve:
Enjoy cold for a quick, no-cook meal.
Optional (for melted cheese):
Microwave for 30–60 seconds, or
Broil or air fry for 1–2 minutes until bubbly and slightly crisp.
Notes
For a smoother consistency, blend the cottage cheese well until no curds remain.
Use turkey pepperoni or low-fat cheese for a lighter version.
Customize with your favorite pizza toppings (mushrooms, spinach, jalapeños, etc).
Great as a prep-ahead lunch — just store the sauce and toppings separately and combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (optional heat-up adds 1–2 minutes)
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: No-cook (optional microwave or air fry)
- Cuisine: American, Keto
