High Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread (GF, Keto, Low Carb)

This delicious, low carb cottage cheese flatbread can be used for sandwiches or pizzas. No flour, gluten-free, keto, and high protein.

Easy Low Carb Cottage Cheese Flatbread

This recipe has been going viral for a reason. Few ingredients, golden crust, and as easy as can be. Cottage cheese is being added to almost every recipe possible, including this low carb bread alternative.

There’s no need for flour, that’s why it’s above the rest.

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Low Carb and Keto Flatbread

If you’re following a low carb or keto lifestyle, you’ll want to still enjoy your favourite sandwiches, wraps, and (yes, pizza too!) without all of the carbs, processed flour and gluten. That would mean smaller blood sugar spikes, better moods, better focus, and clearer thinking and energy.

With this cottage cheese flatbread recipe, you only need a few simple ingredients to get a great serving of protein that is filling and satisfying.

Not only is this cottage cheese flatbread low in carbs, it’s also full of flavour, with fluffy bread-like texture, and very versatile.

What is a Keto Cottage Cheese Flatbread?

Unlike traditional flatbread that involves flour and yeast, this recipe involves cottage cheese as the magic ingredient. When seasoned and baked, it becomes fluffy and soft, and the perfect like-bread consistency that can be made for either sweet desserts or savoury main dish classics.

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Ingredients in High Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread

• Full fat cottage cheese – the base ingredient that helps the flatbread with it’s light and fluffy texture, and the main source of protein.
• Eggs – adding even more protein, the eggs provide structure while baking by binding the ingredients together.
• Seasonings – basic salt and pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning works wonders for this simple recipe.
• Melted Butter – perfect for adding a crispy outer layer while baking, and the perfect amount of richness.

Depending on what you’re using your flatbread for, the recipe can be adaptive to what you’re making. If using for a dessert, add a 0-calorie sweetener and some cinnamon. For a pizza crust, add in some freshly grated parmesan cheese. The possibilities are endless.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread Tips

This cottage cheese flatbread will be your new go-to for following a low-carb diet. For a successful flatbread, here are some tips and tricks to follow:

1. Use full fat cottage cheese – full fat provides the creamiest consistency for the perfect flatbread. It provides better fat-soluble vitamin absorption, and keeps you full for longer.
2. Drain the cottage cheese fully – to avoid a soggy flatbread, you’ll want to remove as much moisture as you can from the cottage cheese before using. Place the cottage cheese in a strainer or a cheesecloth to fully drain the moisture.
3. Try not to over mix – in order to keep the “dough” at a nice and fluffy consistency, don’t go overboard with the mixing. Once the ingredients are combined, stop mixing earlier to avoid too dense of a mixture.
4. Always preheat the oven – A hot oven is the key to a flatbread that will be fully cooked through, and give you that golden crispy crust.
5. Use greased parchment paper – Lay out parchment paper on a baking sheet and spray on olive oil or avocado oil to coat, which will allow easy removal when the flatbread is done baking.
6. Cool before preparing – Let the flatbread cool for 5 minutes before cutting into pieces and then adding sandwich/wrap toppings. Cutting into the flatbread too soon may cause it to fall apart.

Keto Sandwich / Wrap Toppings

Whether you’re enjoying a simple lunch or a main dish for dinner, you have endless options when it comes to this flatbread. Here are some ideas for using it as a sandwich or wrap:

• Cheeses – provolone cheese, sharp cheddar, mozzarella squares
• Greens – Lettuce, spinach, or arugula
• Cold cuts – salami, ham, mortadella, turkey
• More protein – bacon, chicken breast, turkey breast, tuna
• Sub additions – onion, tomato, olives, jalapeños, peppers, pickles
• Dressings –  caesar, Italian, mayo, vinegar, olive oil, pesto, tzatziki
• Herbs – basil, parsley, oregano

Flatbread Meal Ideas

Breakfast – use a slice of flatbread to dip into a fried egg, or use as a breakfast sandwich with egg, bacon/sausage, cheese etc.

Pizza – after baking through, add your favourite marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni or your toppings of choice. Bake or broil for a few minutes until melted.

Burgers – Use two slices of the flatbread to make the perfect chicken or beef burger of choice. 

Wraps and Sandwiches – Use the flatbread with grilled meat and vegetables to make for lunch or dinner, like chicken fajitas.

Appetizer – Break apart the flatbread into bite size pieces to serve with a dip like hummus or spinach dip.

Dessert – Switch up the batter for a sweet treat by adding a low carb sweetener, sprinkle of cinnamon, vanilla, or sugar free chocolate chips. Use sugar free whipped cream, a sugar free cream cheese frosting, or dust with powdered sweetener.

How to Store Cottage Cheese Flatbread

Allow flatbread to cool completely first. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

To freeze, allow the flatbread to cool completely, then cut into portion sizes. Place sectioned parchment paper between the flatbread to prevent sticking together and freeze in a freezer bag or container. Freeze up to 6 months.

To reheat, place flatbread in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 minutes until warmed through.