The internet is buzzing about this healthy and protein-powered alternative to bread – and for good reason! This simple recipe delivers on all fronts, offering delicious taste, satisfying texture, and effortless preparation. With a whopping 25 grams of protein per serving and a naturally gluten-free base, cottage cheese flatbread takes your sandwiches to a whole new level. Learn more about cottage cheese and the holiday of Shavuot here.
Ingredients
Servings 1
- ¾ cup cottage cheese—use at least 2% fat
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon flax seeds not ground
- 1 teaspoon herbs and spices or to taste I liked everything bagel topping
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Amount per Serving
Calories
246
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
190
mg
63
%
Sodium
561
mg
24
%
Potassium
311
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
542
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
242
mg
24
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In a blend, blend cottage cheese, egg, flax seeds, and spices until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375℉/190℃. Line a sheet pan that is at least 9x13-inches with parchment paper.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread it out in one even rectangle layer (doesn’t need to fill the pan).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust browns.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before enjoying with your favorite sandwich fillings.
how long can the flatbread last? refrigerator?
I find it is best the day it is made, but you can store in the fridge for a few days and reheat before using.