High-Protein Pizza: 5 Bases With 30 g+ Protein Per Pizza
Pizza does not have to break your protein day. Swap the base and the toppings and one pizza delivers 30–50 g protein – without tasting like a diet meal.
Written by Velion Physique. I have done nutrition coaching since 2019, alongside working as a personal trainer with five trainer licences.
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- Quark dough – 150 g flour, 150 g low-fat quark, 1 tsp baking powder, salt. Knead, roll thin, pre-bake 8 minutes at 220 °C. About 30 g protein for the base alone.
- Chicken base – 250 g minced chicken, 1 egg, 30 g grated parmesan, herbs. Press flat on baking paper, bake 15 minutes at 200 °C, then top. About 65 g – a big pizza for two.
- Tortilla pizza – a wholegrain wrap as base, done in 10 minutes. Protein comes from the topping. Ideas: high-protein wraps.
- Cottage cheese base – 200 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 60 g oat flour, blended and baked flat for 20 minutes. About 40 g.
- Red lentil base – 120 g red lentils soaked overnight, blended with water and salt, baked 15 minutes. About 30 g, vegan.
Toppings that add protein
- Light mozzarella (approx. 20 g per 125 g)
- Chicken breast, tuna or turkey ham
- Prawns or an egg cracked onto the middle
- Tomato sauce mixed with a spoon of quark – creamier and more protein
Example: quark pizza with chicken
Quark base + tomato sauce + 125 g light mozzarella + 100 g chicken breast + vegetables. About 80 g protein for the whole pizza, so 40 g per half.
More dinner ideas: high-protein dinners · high-protein pasta · high-protein low-calorie meals. How much you need per day: free Protein Calculator.
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Protein values are approximate and depend on brand and portion. Cook minced chicken through completely. With allergies or medical conditions, check with a doctor or dietitian.
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