While pizza isn't exactly synonymous with a high-protein diet, you can boost its protein value with an easy-to-make two-ingredient crust starring cottage cheese and flour.

One cup of cottage cheese contains 28 grams of protein, which is more than the protein value of a three-ounce top sirloin steak — one of the highest protein cuts of beef.

You'll need to use self-rising flour to help the dough rise like one with yeast. You can also make self-rising flour by adding a bit of salt and baking powder to all-purpose flour.

Be sure to drain excess moisture from the cheese before mixing it with the flour. The cheese has a mild flavor, so don't worry about it overpowering the other ingredients.

A reliable ratio for making the crust is a cup of cottage cheese to 1 1/2 or 1 3/4 cups of self-rising flour for a 12-inch pizza. To start, knead the cheese and the flour together.

You can add herbs or seasonings to the dough for extra flavor. Once rolled out, bake it for five minutes at 450° F, take it out, add sauce, cheese, and toppings, and bake as usual.