High-Protein, Low-Carb Cheesy Pepperoni Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup blended low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 20–25 slices turkey pepperoni, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Melt the mozzarella in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, Parmesan, baking powder, and seasonings.
- Fold in the chopped pepperoni.
- Let the dough cool slightly, then divide into 8 portions. Flatten each portion, add a little extra pepperoni if desired, and roll it up.
- Arrange on the tray and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Cool for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Estimated nutrition per roll: 12–15 g protein and 2–4 g net carbs, depending on ingredient brands and portion size.
Serve warm with sugar-free marinara sauce. Enjoy!
