High-Protein Loaded Veggie Flatbread Pizza
Crispy whole-wheat flatbread topped with zesty tomato sauce, shredded chicken, mozzarella, and fresh veggies. A quick, satisfying pizza fix rich in protein and fiber without added sugars.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Daniela + Lila
Daniela created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Use leftover roasted chicken breast or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken breast (skinless) to save prep time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven or toaster oven to…
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Preheat your oven or toaster oven to…
Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place the whole-wheat flatbread directly on the…
Place the whole-wheat flatbread directly on the oven rack for 2 minutes to pre-crisp the base.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Remove the flatbread and place it on…
Remove the flatbread and place it on a baking sheet.
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Spread tomato sauce evenly across the flatbread
Spread tomato sauce evenly across the flatbread, leaving a thin border around the edges.
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Sprinkle shredded cooked chicken breast and chopped…
Sprinkle shredded cooked chicken breast and chopped bell pepper evenly over the sauce.
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Top with low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese and…
Top with low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese and a pinch of dried oregano.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 7 to…
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly and the crust edges are golden brown.
Look for: the cheese is completely melted and bubbly and the crust edges are golden brown
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing…
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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