High Protein Stuffed Crust Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this High Protein Stuffed Crust Pizza, a nutritious twist on a classic favorite! Packed with protein from Greek yogurt, unflavored protein powder, and lean toppings like diced chicken and turkey pepperoni, this recipe combines comfort food indulgence with a health-conscious upgrade. The homemade stuffed crust, featuring gooey low-fat mozzarella cheese sticks, takes this pizza to the next level, while vibrant veggies like bell peppers, red onion, and baby spinach add bursts of color and flavor. Perfectly balanced between delicious and wholesome, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it the ultimate guilt-free treat for fitness enthusiasts and pizza lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or whole)
- 1 scoop Protein powder (unflavored, whey or plant-based)
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 sticks Low-fat mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese)
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce (low-sugar)
- 1 cup Reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 12 slices Turkey pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for brushing crust)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, protein powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for 3-5 minutes until it forms a smooth, elastic texture.
Roll out the dough into a large circle, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet or pizza stone.
Place the mozzarella cheese sticks around the edges of the dough, leaving about 1 inch of space between the edge of the dough and the cheese. Fold the dough over the cheese and press firmly to seal, creating the stuffed crust.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, stopping at the edge of the stuffed crust.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by the diced chicken, turkey pepperoni slices, red onion, bell pepper, and baby spinach leaves.
Optionally, brush the stuffed crust with olive oil for a golden finish while baking.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.4 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 407 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 5287 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.5 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 235.3 g | 471% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2463 mg | 189% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2422 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
