Tag: pizza dough

  • Flourless Mini Pizza, 18.5 grams protein, 240 calories

    Flourless Mini Pizza, 18.5 grams protein, 240 calories

    IMG_2951This mini pizza relies on a single slice of Cornmeal Cheddar Sandwich Bread which has 15 grams protein, 187 calories.  Add 1 tablespoon of salsa and 1 heaping tablespoon shredded cheese, and top with your favorite topping.  Bake for ten minutes.

    Ingredients:

    Directions:

    Place bread slice on baking tray.  Spread salsa and sprinkle cheese. Add olive slices.
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    Bake on 350 for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.  Experiment with different toppings to your liking. Serve immediately.

    Yields: 1 Flourless Mini-Pizza, 18.5 grams protein, 240 calories

  • Cornmeal Cheddar Crackers or Sandwich Bread, 15 grams protein, 187 calories

    Cornmeal Cheddar Crackers or Sandwich Bread, 15 grams protein, 187 calories

    Cornmeal Cheddar Crackers,  6 crackers per serving, 15 grams protein, 187 calories
    Cornmeal Cheddar Crackers, 6 crackers per serving, 15 grams protein, 187 calories

    In this recipe, you can freeze the dough mixture in a roll, and then cut small slices to bake. These will be little crackers to go with your favorite dips or toppings. The other option is to freeze the mixture and then form 2 ounce balls which can be flattened into patties. These will be a perfect sandwich size for an amazing meal to go. Sandwich breads work excellent for grilled cheese or mini pizzas.

    Flourless, Low Carb, Low/No Sugar, Gluten-Free.

    Cornmeal Cheddar Sandwich Bread, 15 grams protein, 187 calories per slice.
    Cornmeal Cheddar Sandwich Bread, 15 grams protein, 187 calories per slice.

    Ingredients:

    • 8 ounces reduced fat Cheddar Cheese, shredded 8-oz block
    • 6 ounces greek yogurt
    • 1 scoop unjury protein powder, plain unflavored
    • ½ cup fine cornmeal
    • ¼ cup Pacific Soymilk
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Directions

    In a food processor, chop the cheese until finely shredded. Add yogurt and soymilk and pulse until combined. Add the protein powder, cornmeal and salt and process until a dough begins to form. Directions continued below…

    For Cornmeal Cheddar Sandwich Bread:

    On parchment paper, shape dough into a small log. Freeze for 45 minutes. Slice into seven even parts (measure 2 ounces each). Roll each piece into a small ball, and then flatten like a patty onto the parchment paper.
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    Bake two at a time for 30 minutes, or one at a time for 20 minutes. Flip upside down to cool.

    For Cornmeal Cheddar Crackers:

    Divide the dough into two balls on separate sheets of parchment paper.
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    Form each half into a log resembling a cardboard paper towel tube.
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    Roll up the parchment paper and freeze the logs for 45 minutes.
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    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.Slice the logs thinly and place the dough circles on the baking sheets.
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    Bake for 20 minutes for 6 small circle slices at a time. Flip upside down to cool.
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    Yields: 7 sandwich bread slices, or 7 portions of 6 crackers per serving. A single 2-ounce servings is 15 grams protein, 187 calories