Heart-Healthy Cheese Focaccia

Elevate your bread-baking game with this Heart-Healthy Cheese Focaccia, a guilt-free twist on a classic Italian favorite. Crafted with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, this recipe is a wholesome alternative without sacrificing flavor. Reduced-fat mozzarella, fresh rosemary, thyme, and basil infuse every bite with aromatic goodness, while a hint of honey and extra-virgin olive oil deliver a perfectly moist and tender crumb. Topped with sweet red onion slices, this focaccia is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal as a standalone snack, an appetizer at your next dinner party, or a flavorful pairing for soups and salads. Perfectly satisfying and heart-healthy, this recipe will redefine how you enjoy indulgent bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 packet instant yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil
• 0.5 red onion

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour.

Step 2

Add the instant yeast, warm water, olive oil, honey, and salt to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Form the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl, turning to coat.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 8

Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Stretch it gently into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.

Step 9

Drizzle the top of the dough with a bit more olive oil.

Step 10

Press your fingers into the dough to create subtle dimples across the surface.

Step 11

Evenly spread the reduced-fat mozzarella cheese over the dough.

Step 12

Sprinkle the chopped rosemary, thyme, and basil evenly on top.

Step 13

Thinly slice the red onion and distribute evenly over the cheese and herbs.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 15

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1001.8 grams (1001.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1940

Total Fat 51.90g	67%
Saturated Fat 16.50g	83%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 4269mg	186%
Total Carbohydrate 298.90g	109%
Dietary Fiber 36.20g	129%
Total Sugars 26.80g
Protein 86.30g	173%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1076mg	83%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 1329mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.3%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 59.5%