Here’s a High-Protein Deep Dish Pizza Cupcake recipe — all the flavor of deep-dish pizza in a portable, protein-packed cupcake form 💪🍕
Perfect for meal prep, snacks, or a fun dinner!
🧁 High-Protein Deep-Dish Pizza Cupcakes
💪 Why It’s High Protein
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Lean ground chicken, turkey, or beef
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Egg + Greek yogurt in the “dough”
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Cottage cheese or part-skim ricotta for creamy topping
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Shredded part-skim mozzarella
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 cupcakes)
🍗 Meat Base
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1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey, chicken, or beef
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
🥣 Cupcake “Dough”/Binder
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½ cup oat flour or almond flour
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2 eggs
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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1 scoop unflavored or savory protein powder (optional)
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch salt
🍅 Topping
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1 cup low-sodium marinara
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1 cup part-skim mozzarella, shredded
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¼ cup grated parmesan
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Optional: chopped bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, or pepperoni
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with silicone cups.
2️⃣ Cook Meat
Brown ground meat in a skillet with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess liquid.
3️⃣ Prepare Dough/Binding
In a bowl, mix eggs, Greek yogurt, protein powder (if using), baking powder, salt, and flour until smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble Cupcakes
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Spoon a little dough into each muffin cup (about 1/3 full).
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Add a layer of cooked meat.
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Top with marinara, veggies/pepperoni, and mozzarella + parmesan.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden, and cupcakes hold shape.
6️⃣ Cool Slightly
Let cool 5 minutes before removing from muffin tin.
📊 Approximate Macros (Per Cupcake, 8 servings)
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Calories: ~250–280
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Protein: 25–30g
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Carbs: 10–12g
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Fat: 10–12g
🔥 Tips to Boost Protein Further
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Add ½ cup cottage cheese or ricotta to meat layer
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Use high-protein flour or add an extra scoop of unflavored protein powder to “dough”
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Top with extra mozzarella or parmesan for more protein
