
Introduction
About this Recipe
Even though we don’t demonize foods here, we do have to acknowledge that your typical pizza isn’t the most bariatric friendly option out there.
It’s often too low in protein, too high in saturated fats and the doughy crust can be a total disaster for your bariatric tummy (just like rice and pasta might also be tolerated poorly).
That’s why we created these bariatric friendly “pizza bowls”. By adding lean ground beef and blended cottage cheese, the protein count goes up! A delicious blend of all “pizza-ish” flavours minus the dough. Let’s show you how to make this!

Yields:
3 servings (4 oz containers)
Ready In:
25 minutes
Nutritional facts per container:
252 calories
23.1 g protein
16.2 g fat
2.7 g carbs
0.1 g fiber
Ingredients
- 6 oz / 180 g lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 9 small pepperoni slices
For garnish:
- Basil leaves
Recipe notes
- Substitute the spices with 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning.
- Substitute the ground beef for vegan “beef” or ground turkey for a different variety.
- Don’t like blended cottage cheese? Omit the cottage cheese altogether or substitute with cream (does contain more fat and less protein!).
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
Step 2
In a skillet add the ground beef, paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and bake at medium heat until browned, about 12 minutes.
Step 3
In an oven safe dish, add the ground beef, cottage cheese and marinara sauce. Mix until well combined.
STEP 4
Top with shredded cheese and pepperoni slices.
Step 5
Place in oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from oven and serve with a green salad if tolerated.
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