Quick Protein Pizza

-Kim B

Do you ever wish you had more quick, simple supper recipes? I’ll be honest—I find myself looking up “quick supper ideas” quite often. Now, you’re in luck! I’ve got the perfect recipe for you. It comes together fast, and supper can be on the table in under 30 minutes. And best of all—it’s pizza! No one will complain when you start adding this to your rotation.

I started making this type of pizza a couple of years ago when I did a stint with Weight Watchers. It was low on points and also very convenient. Weight Watchers came up with the “two-ingredient dough,” and it has since become quite famous! This pizza crust recipe is inspired by that, just with a little more seasoning for flavour.

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Protein Crust

With a whopping 15g of protein in each serving, this crust is a great way to hit your protein goals while still enjoying some good comfort food. Greek yogurt is the secret ingredient, and I promise it has absolutely no yogurt flavour once it’s baked. All you’ll taste is a delicious, soft, flavourful crust!

Crust Ingredients

Flour:

I have only tried this recipe with unbleached all-purpose flour, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work just fine with any other flour you want to try. You may just have to adjust your flour-to-yogurt ratio to get the dough to a good kneading texture.

Yogurt:

I use either Greek yogurt or Siggi’s Skyr yogurt. It can be full fat or non-fat. The yogurt adds a lot of protein–Siggi’s Skyr contains 19g of protein per cup!

Baking Powder:

This is your rising agent. It helps fluff up your crust, ensuring it won’t be too dense.

Salt and Seasonings:

My favourite salt to use is sea salt, but any kind will work. The seasonings are optional but recommended for optimal flavor. My most commonly used seasonings are oregano and garlic—sometimes both, sometimes just one, depending on my mood.

Sauce and Toppings

The sauce and toppings are completely up to you. Use what you like or simply what you have on hand. Here are the two types of pizza I make most often:

Pepperoni & Bacon

The classic, kid-friendly option—pepperoni and bacon pizza never fails!

Sauce:

Marinara, pizza sauce, homemade pasta sauce, or any other variation of flavoured tomato sauce will work.

Pepperoni:

I buy a large container of pre-sliced pepperoni and store it in my freezer so I always have it on hand for a quick meal.

Bacon:

When bacon is on sale, I buy a few packs to freeze. Often, we’ll cook some for breakfast, and I’ll save any slices leftover for dinner that week—perfect for topping pizza!

Cheese:

Mozzarella is the standard pizza cheese, but I’ll be honest—I never buy it. My family enjoys marble cheese, so that’s what we use. Shredded marble cheese works just fine!

BBQ Chicken

This might just be my favourite! I’m always excited about BBQ chicken pizza.

Sauce:

Use your favourite BBQ sauce as the base.

Chicken:

Okay, I was hesitant to admit this, but I often use Costco’s canned chicken breast on this pizza. I promise it’s not gross! I drain the liquid, mix the chicken with a bit of BBQ sauce, and then add it to the pizza. You can also use freshly shredded chicken mixed with BBQ sauce.

Red Onion:

I’ve never been an onion lover, but red onion on this pizza is a game changer. The flavor and slight crunch really bring it together.

Cheese:

Just like with the pepperoni and bacon pizza, we use shredded marble cheese.

Tools You Need:

Baking sheet or pizza pan

Mixing bowl for the dough

Spoon or dough whisk

Rolling pin (or your hands) to flatten the dough

Quick Protein Pizza

Makes: One large pizza or two small-medium pizzas

Serving Size: 4

Protein per Serving (crust only): 15g

Calories per Serving (crust only): 290

Crust Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour (may substitute with other flours)

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat or non-fat)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1-2 teaspoons garlic powder or oregano (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Use your hands to form a ball once you have a shaggy dough, then knead it for a minute on a floured surface.

3. Roll out the dough to your preferred thickness (about 1/4 inch thick). Place the dough on a pan and drizzle with a bit of olive oil if you’d like.

4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until it starts to turn golden on top.

5. While the crust pre-bakes, prepare your toppings. Top your pizza, then return it to the oven for another 10-12 minutes. You can broil it for 1-2 minutes to brown it more if desired.

Conclusion

There you have it—a quick, protein-packed pizza that your whole family will love! Whether you stick with the classic pepperoni and bacon or opt for the bold flavours of BBQ chicken, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. It’s fast, easy, and delicious—everything you need for a stress-free supper. So, why not give it a try tonight?