DIY Keto Friendly Pizza Recipe
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
SERVES: 4
NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):
561 Calories • 46g Total Fat
11.5g Carbohydrates • 2.8g Fiber
8.7g Net Carbs • 29.6g Protein
If you thought living a Keto-lifestyle meant no more pizza, think again!
This authentic tasting version combines pesto sauce and pepperoni atop a crispy low carb crust made with almond flour, egg and cheese. Select your favorite keto friendly toppings and invite all your friends over for a DIY pizza party keto-style. Buon appetito!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices pepperoni
- 4-5 basil leaves
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 450° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the mozzarella and cream cheese in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 45-50 seconds until melted. Add in the egg, almond flour, baking powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until smooth.
- Place the dough onto the baking sheet and use your hands to press into a large circle about ¼” thick. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with toppings. Transfer back to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
Lauren Lester
Lauren Lester is a food photographer, recipe developer, and author. She is the founder of the creative content agency, Healthful Creative. HC specializes in helping food centered brands share their story through recipe development + food photography. Apart from Healthful Creative, she is also the co-founder of the Keto website, Cast Iron Keto.