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Cottage Cheese Flatbread

Cottage Cheese Flatbread

A quick and easy high-protein flatbread made with cottage cheese, perfect for healthy wraps or light pizzas. This flexible, savory bread is ready in under 30 minutes and has a mild, cheesy flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large free-range eggs
  • 30 g almond flour or oat flour
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • A few grinds of black pepper
For the Chicken Wrap Filling (Optional)
  • 1 cooked chicken breast sliced (our Juicy Chicken Recipe is perfect for this)
  • 50 g mixed salad leaves
  • 1/2 large tomato sliced
  • 1/4 cucumber sliced
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • Genuinely Satisfying Flavour: The baked flatbread has a mild savoury taste with a hint of cheesiness from the cottage cheese and a lovely aroma from the dried herbs. It doesn't taste "healthy" in a bland way; it's genuinely delicious.
  • Ready in Under 30 Minutes: From getting your ingredients out to pulling the golden flatbread from the oven the whole process is remarkably swift.
  • A Truly Flexible Recipe: Customise it with your favourite herbs and spices. Add a pinch of chilli flakes for heat some garlic powder for depth, or even a tablespoon of nutritional yeast for a more intense cheesy flavour.
  • Great for Meal Prep: These flatbreads are ideal for making ahead. I often bake a batch on Sunday to use for wraps and light pizzas throughout the week. They store wonderfully in the fridge.
  • Family Tested: Everyone in my house enjoys these from my protein-conscious husband to my sometimes-fussy teenage daughter who uses them for her chicken salad wraps. It always gets compliments.

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare: First, preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a large baking tray with a good quality non-stick baking parchment. Don't skip the parchment, as this batter will stick.
  2. Blend the Batter: In a blender or food processor, combine the 250g of cottage cheese and the 2 eggs. Blend on high for a solid 30-60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and liquid, with no lumps remaining. This step is crucial for the final texture. For a detailed guide on achieving smooth batters, Serious Eats has a great explanation of the science behind it.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the 30g almond flour, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the blender. Pulse a few times just until everything is combined. Avoid over-mixing at this stage.
  4. Rest the Batter (Optional but Recommended): Let the batter sit for 2-3 minutes. This allows the almond flour to absorb a little moisture, making the batter slightly thicker and easier to spread.
  5. Spread onto Tray: Pour the batter onto your prepared baking tray. Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread it into two large circles or one large rectangle, approximately 3-5mm thick. I find that aiming for a consistent thickness is the key to an evenly cooked flatbread.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The flatbread is done when the edges are golden brown and the centre is set and feels dry to the touch.
  7. Cool Slightly: Let the flatbread cool on the tray for a few minutes before carefully peeling it off the parchment paper. It should be flexible and easy to handle.
  8. Assemble Your Wrap: If using as a wrap, lay the flatbread flat. Mix the Greek yoghurt and dill for a simple sauce. Spread it over the flatbread, then layer on your salad leaves, sliced tomato, cucumber, and cooked chicken. Roll it up and enjoy immediately! It's a wonderful filling, but something like our Bruschetta Chicken would also be a fantastic choice.

Notes

These flatbreads are great for meal prep. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge to use for wraps and light pizzas throughout the week.