Pizza is a great staple to instantly lift your mood and make your tastebuds tingle. Whether you prefer plain cheese, salty ham with sweet pineapple or an untraditional tangy BBQ topping, just one slice can put you at ease.
Unfortunately, most traditional pizzas come packed with extra carbs and fat that a healthy-minded individual may not want in their diet. But did you know that there are more options than just flour dough? Chefs everywhere have created all kinds of wonderful, healthy alternatives that pack delicious flavor with fewer carbs.
From dough made with beets to a protein-packed chicken crust, here are five delicious pizza crusts that’ll keep you reaching for another slice, without the guilt.
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- 1 3/4 cups Mozarella Cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup Almond Flour
- 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1/2 tsp Rosemary or Garlic dried
- Salt to taste
- Assorted Toppings to taste
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- Mix cheese and almond flour in a microwaveable bowl. Once combined, add cream cheese. Microwave the mixture on high for one minute. Stir, then microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the egg, salt, rosemary and any other optional flavorings. Mix gently until combined.
- Place the dough between two pieces of baking parchment and roll into a circular pizza shape. Remove the top baking paper/parchment. If the mixture hardens and becomes difficult to work with, place it in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds to soften again. Put fork holes into the dough to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Slide the baking parchment with the pizza dough on a baking tray or pizza stone. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown.
- After the dough is properly cooked, flip pizza dough onto new baking parchment to make the pizza dough crisp and sturdy.
- Add toppings to taste. Make sure any meat toppings are already cooked properly before placing them on the pizza. Pop the pizza back in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes to melt the cheese and heat the other toppings. Cut into slices and serve.
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- 3 cups Butternut Squash mashed
- 1 cup Almond Flour OR Fine Cornmeal
- 3/4 cup Garbanzo Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 3 tbsp Ground Flax
- 1 tsp Oregano dried
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- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lay cut side down in a roasting pan and fill halfway with water. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes to an hour (adding more water as needed), or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh of the squash. Let cool, then scoop out the flesh.
- In a small bowl, combine two tablespoons of ground flax with four tablespoons water. Let sit for five minutes.
- In a larger bowl, combine the squash with soaked flax meal, almond flour, garbanzo flour, salt, pepper, dried oregano and remaining tablespoon of ground flax. Stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray and create a 12-inch circle, making sure the edges are thicker than the center. Bake at 425 degrees Fareinheit for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are crisp and golden and the center is set.
- Top with your choice of toppings. Cut into slices and serve.
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- 1 1/4 cups Beet
- 3/4 cup Quinoa Flour
- 1/2 cup Hazelnut Meal
- 2 tsps Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- Assorted Toppings to taste
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- Before starting on the dough, wrap the uncut beets in foil and roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. Then, preheat oven to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix all other ingredients together in a large bowl.
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- 1 1/2 lbs Fresh Chicken Breast ground
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian Spice Blend
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly shred
- 1/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese freshly shred
- 1 Egg beaten
- Assorted Toppings to taste
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut raw chicken into one-inch cubes and then place into a food processor in small batches to create a homemade ground chicken (you can skip this step by asking your butcher to grind the breasts for you before you leave the store).
- Place raw ground chicken into a bowl along with garlic, Italian spices, cheeses and egg. Mix thoroughly.
- Line a pizza pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place raw chicken mixture in a ball onto paper.
- Roll out enough plastic wrap to cover whole pan and place on top of chicken mixture ball. Press chicken mixture down and out until it fills pan. Remove plastic wrap.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 to 25 minutes, or until crust appears golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for about five minutes, then cover in favorite toppings.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese topping has melted. Slice, serve and enjoy this guilt-free, low carb, high protein meal.
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- 1 Head of Cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
- 1 tsp Oregano or Italian Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
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- Rice the cauliflower in a food processor. Place the cauliflower in a tea towel and squeeze out the extra moisture
- Mix the cauliflower, egg, mozzarella, parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Press the mixture onto a baking mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- While the dough cooks, mix the chicken and barbecue sauce in a bowl.
- Take the dough out to cool, then top the pizza with your toppings.
- Place back in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese bubbles. Let cool, slice and serve.
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