By Elrika Van der Merwe
Cottage Cheese Pizza Muffins
Pizza lovers, this one's for you!
Craving pizza without the heavy base? These Cottage Cheese Pizza Cups are the perfect solution. These muffins deliver all the flavour of traditional pizza in a lighter, balanced Weigh-Less recipe.
Packed with protein, loaded with flavour and ready in just 30 minutes, they're ideal for lunch boxes, light lunches, snacks or even as a tasty appetiser when entertaining.
They're proof that healthy eating doesn't mean giving up the foods you love—it simply means finding smarter, more delicious ways to enjoy them.
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Serving Suggestion
Serve with a crisp green salad or crunchy vegetable sticks for a light lunch or enjoy as a protein-rich snack between meals. They're also perfect for meal preparation and can be refrigerated for several days.
Why We Love It
✔ All the delicious flavours of pizza in a healthier, protein-rich snack.
✔ Quick and easy to prepare.
✔ Great for meal prep and lunch boxes.
✔ Perfect warm or cold.
✔ Family-friendly and ideal for busy weekdays.
Updated at: Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:21:10 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
1
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories91.1 kcal (5%)
Total Fat4 g (6%)
Carbs3.1 g (1%)
Sugars1.6 g (2%)
Protein10.1 g (20%)
Sodium263.5 mg (13%)
Fiber0.4 g (1%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a 6-hole muffin tin.
Step 2
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cottage cheese and eggs until well mixed.
Step 3
3. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared muffin cups.
Step 4
4. Spoon a little tomato passata over each cup before topping with the diced mushrooms, Italian herbs and grated mozzarella.
Step 5
5. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the cheese is lightly golden.
Step 6
6. Allow the pizza cups to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.
Step 7
7. Serve warm or enjoy cold as a delicious snack or lunchbox option
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