Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this High Protein Cheesy Garlic Pizza. Each slice features a perfectly crisp whole wheat crust, topped with gooey mozzarella, aromatic roasted garlic, and a creamy Greek yogurt base. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with protein to satisfy your cravings guilt-free. Perfect for family movie nights or a cozy dinner, this pizza is customizable with your favorite toppings for extra flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb whole wheat pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Mix minced garlic with olive oil and brush over the dough.
- Spread Greek yogurt evenly across the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the yogurt layer.
- Top with Italian herbs and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg