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High Protein Breakfast Pizza - A Satisfying Start to Your Day

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the crust (choose one): 1 high-protein flatbread or naan (store-bought), or
  • 1 low-carb, high-protein tortilla, or
  • Quick Greek yogurt crust: 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt + 1/2 cup self-rising flour (or AP flour plus 3/4 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt)
  • Egg base: 3 large eggs (or 1 cup egg whites), whisked
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt or 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese (whisked smooth)
  • 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella or reduced-fat cheddar
  • 2–3 oz lean turkey sausage or Canadian bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped veggies (bell peppers, spinach, red onion, mushrooms)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1–2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional
  • Fresh herbs for finishing (chives, parsley, or basil)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven. Set it to 425°F (220°C). If you have a pizza stone or sheet pan, place it in the oven to heat up. A hot surface helps crisp the crust.
  2. Prep the crust. If using flatbread or a tortilla: Brush lightly with oil on both sides.
  3. If making the Greek yogurt crust: Mix the yogurt and flour until a dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface, then press or roll into an 8–9 inch circle. Brush lightly with oil.
  4. Par-bake the crust. Bake the crust on the hot pan for 4–6 minutes until it firms up and edges start to color. This keeps it from getting soggy later.
  5. Cook the toppings. Warm a skillet with a little oil. Sauté garlic and veggies 2–3 minutes until just tender. Add cooked turkey sausage to heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Make the egg mixture. Whisk eggs with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese until smooth. Season well with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. The yogurt makes it creamy and boosts protein.
  7. Assemble. Remove the crust from the oven. Sprinkle half the cheese on the crust. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top, staying within the edges. Scatter the sausage and veggies. Finish with the remaining cheese.
  8. Bake. Return to the oven for 8–12 minutes, until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and lightly golden. The center should be just firm, not jiggly.
  9. Finish and serve. Let it rest 2 minutes, then top with chopped chives or parsley. Slice and serve hot. Add a drizzle of hot sauce if you like.