Low Carb Keto Friendly Pizza Recipe (2024)

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I have tried so many different versions of aLow Carb Keto Friendly Pizza Recipe and finally found one that I am going to stick to! Some of the recipes I tried tasted like pizza on an egg plate. I wanted the pizza dough to have a similar taste and texture to that of real pizza dough and I’ve got it!

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This pizza dough is made very similar to our Low Carb Cheese Crackers – Keto Friendly recipe with just a few slight differences. These crackers are definitely cooked a lot longer to get that crispy texture that’s oh, so good!

Microwaveable Pizza Option From Real Good Foods

There’s one more pizza option I feel the need to tell you about. I recently just discovered a company called Real Good Foods. This company makes a keto friendly pizza!! The crust is made out of chicken breast and Parmesan cheese! It’s a frozen pizza that you pop in the microwave for an instant Keto friendly meal. I love my homemade low carb keto friendly pizza recipe below but there are times I get so busy that I need a microwave option and this one fits the Keto way of life. (that’s rare!)

I’ve tried the Real Good Pizza (pepperoni) and I honestly liked it! The price is a bit on the high side but the taste was good! It’s made with real ingredients so you can’t really compare it to the cost of regular pizza because chicken is much more expensive than a flour dough any day. Keep that in mind when you think of the price.

I found the toppings to be plentiful and the pizza to be filling. In fact, I ate about a half and was full. You can tell the crust is make out of chicken. It doesn’t have that breaded taste like the below recipe. I’ve kept a few of these pizzas in my freezer for days I really don’t feel like cooking. It’s right next to my Halo Top Ice cream (a rare treat).

Finding these pizzas might prove to be a bit more difficult because they seem to be a newer company. I have found them in Kroger stores or available online. You can head over to the Real Good Foods website and enter your zip code in the store locator section too. I found them at a local nutrition shop just up the street. Yes, I will be making special trips to get this pizza there!

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Note: You can grab the printable version of this recipe at the very bottom of this post.

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Low Carb Keto Friendly Pizza Recipe Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups shredded cheese (I recommend a mozzarella or Parmesan-Romano mix)
  • 3/4 cup Almond Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons of Cream Cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried or fresh rosemary seasoning (you can use Italian seasonings also if you prefer)
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • Sugar-Free Marinara Sauce or Basil Pesto

Low Carb Keto Friendly Pizza Recipe Topping Ideas:

  • pepperoni
  • olives
  • mushrooms
  • ground beef
  • Ham
  • bacon

Low Carb Keto Friendly Pizza Recipe Instructions:

Add the shredded cheese, cream cheese and almond flour in a microwave bowl and heat it in 30 seconds bursts until the cheese has slightly melted. I usually only takes me a minute to make this happen.

Carefully use a fork and mix the warm ingredients together.

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Add the egg, salt and rosemary seasonings to the dough and mix it thoroughly. The cheese must be warm and melted for it to mix correctly but not terribly hot that it will cook the egg.

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This dough will be a bit sticky. Use two pieces of parchment paper and roll the dough out till it’s as thick as you want it. I usually roll it pretty thin because I like a thin crust pizza. If I roll this dough thick I could probably get about 6 pieces of pizza out of this recipe but if I roll it thin I can usually get about 12 small slices.

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Remove the top layer of parchment paper and poke holes in the dough.

Bake it at 350 degrees for about 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is a golden brown.

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Remove the pizza crust from the oven and add your toppings! Once your toppings are complete on the pizza be sure to heat it for another 5 minutes to allow the cheese and toppings to heat.

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We’ve tried tons of different versions of this recipe and every single one of them come out amazing!

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Serve warm and enjoy!

Freezing Pizza Crust

Here’s an excellent tip for you! I made three different batches of this pizza. I rolled out the raw dough and left them between parchment paper and placed them in the freezer. They kept nicely and tasted amazing when I defrosted them. The recipe above makes two pizzas at a time. You can freeze the dough already rolled out in a circle or you can freeze it in a ball. If you freeze it in a ball, it will take longer to defrost. If you freeze it already rolled out, it only takes about 15 minutes to defrost.

After it defrosts, I add the sauce and toppings and continue making these pizzas exactly like I do in the instructions above. I can’t tell the difference between frozen dough and fresh dough. They both taste great! If you like the plan out your meals and do all the hard work in one day this is an excellent way to save time during busy weekdays.

Feel free to pin this recipe on Pinterest for later too!

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Low Carb Keto Friendly Pizza Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup Almond Flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons of Cream Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried or fresh rosemary seasoning
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • Sugar Free Marinara sauce or Pesto

Instructions

  • Add the shredded cheese, cream cheese <g class="gr_ gr_186 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="186" data-gr-id="186">and</g> almond flour in a microwave bowl and heat it in 30 seconds bursts until the cheese has slightly melted. I usually only takes me a minute to make this happen.

  • Carefully use a fork and mix the warm ingredients together.

  • Add the egg, salt and rosemary seasonings to the dough and mix it thoroughly. The cheese must be warm and melted for it to mix correctly but not terribly hot that it will cook the egg.

  • This dough will be a bit sticky. Use two pieces of parchment paper and roll the dough out till it's as thick as you want it. I usually roll it pretty thin because I like a thin crust pizza. If I roll this dough thick I could probably get about 6 pieces of pizza out of this recipe but if I roll it thin I can usually get about 12 small slices.

  • Remove the top layer of parchment paper and poke holes in the dough.

  • Bake it at 350 degrees for about 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is a golden brown.

  • Remove the pizza crust from the oven and add your toppings! Once your toppings are complete on the pizza be sure to heat it for another 5 minutes to allow the cheese and toppings to heat.

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy.

Tried this recipe? Mention @ISaveA2Z or tag #KetoFriendlyRecipes!

Low Carb Keto Friendly Pizza Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What kind of pizza is OK for keto? ›

Exploring Keto Pizza Crusts

There are now many options for a keto-friendly pizza crust. You only need to determine exactly what you want in your pizza in order to have the perfect base. For example, if you prefer a crispy crust, you would probably enjoy a cauliflower pizza crust or one made from almond flour.

Which pizza crust has the least carbs? ›

Shredded Chicken Pizza Crust. This pizza crust alternative is known as a “no-carb” pizza crust. True, containing only 1 gram of net carbs, this crust is the lowest carb pizza crust you can make.

Does any pizza chain make keto pizza? ›

Blaze Pizza, known for their fast-fired artisanal pizzas, announced some big news today: The chain launch a Keto-approved pizza crust, making them the first official national pizza chain to do so.

How many carbs are in a keto pizza? ›

How many carbs in keto pizza? Each slice of this recipe has just 2 grams of net carbs each, and the entire pizza crust has just 8 grams of carbs. Can I substitute the almond flour for coconut flour? Do not replace the almond flour for coconut flour.

Why is cauliflower pizza not keto? ›

The premade cauliflower crusts in your local grocery store or pizza restaurant are rarely crafted with the keto diet in mind. If you check the ingredients, you are likely to find corn starch, corn flour, potato starch, chickpea flour, potato flour, and/or tapioca starch.

Can a slice of pizza kick you out of ketosis? ›

Regular Crust

This type of pizza crust can have up to 33g of carbs without any added sauce or cheese. If you're limiting your carbs to 20-50 grams per day, one slice of this type of crust will likely kick you out of ketosis.

How do you eat pizza without carbs? ›

While a crustless pizza is a great option for those who want to enjoy a no-carb pizza, it isn't the only option. A low-carb pizza crust offers an option to enjoy a pizza with a base. This pizza option includes a crust made from low-carb ingredients. One popular option is the cauliflower base.

What can be substituted for pizza dough? ›

Save time by swapping your regular pizza dough for simple substitutes. Our alternative bases include pitta bread, naan, puff pastry, wraps and polenta. Whether you're short of flour or don't have time to make a pizza base, we've compiled 10 simple shortcuts using shop-bought substitutes.

Who makes keto-friendly pizza? ›

Who Sells Low-Carb Pizzas? Several major chains provide low-carb options by using alternative crust options—commonly, cauliflower crust. Pizza Hut, Domino's, California Pizza Kitchen, Blaze, and Papa Murphy's are among the popular chains with cauliflower-crust pizzas on their menu.

Is cauliflower crust low carb? ›

Cauliflower pizza crust can fit gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, low carb, or weight loss diets. Cauliflower has recently skyrocketed in popularity since it can be used to lower the carb and calorie content of many traditionally high carb foods, such as pizza.

Is Dominos thin crust pizza keto-friendly? ›

Domino's doesn't explicitly offer keto pizza, but you can customize your order for a lower-carb option. Opt for a cauliflower crust, choose keto-friendly toppings, and enjoy in moderation. For more tips on navigating restaurant menus while on keto, check out our Quora Space on Keto Nutrition.

Is cauliflower crust keto-friendly? ›

Cauliflower pizza crust is a delicious gluten-free, low-carb and keto pizza recipe. It's a simple blend of cauliflower, eggs, cheese, and a few spices that's flattened and baked into a golden crust. Freeze it for later or top it off with fresh ingredients for a healthy dinner recipe.

Can you eat tomatoes on keto? ›

Can you eat tomatoes on the keto diet? "Tomatoes are keto," says Abby Langer, R.D., author of Good Food, Bad Diet. "They're low in carbs, so they fit perfectly into keto." One whole medium tomato contains roughly 5 grams of carbohydrates, of which 1.5 grams are fiber and 3 grams are sugar.

Can we eat popcorn in keto diet? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

Is pepperoni OK on keto? ›

Is Pepperoni Keto-Friendly? Yes! Pepperoni is a dream addition to any ketogenic diet and snacks like Chomps Pepperoni Seasoned Turkey can be a great healthy snack on the go. Pepperoni has negligible carbs, a moderate amount of protein, and a healthy mix of fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Can I just eat the cheese off pizza for keto? ›

Consuming only the cheese sauce and toppings from a pizza can be a keto-friendly option, as long as you avoid the carb-rich crust.

Is thin crust pizza low-carb? ›

It's probably not surprising that a thin crust beats a thick one. One slice of a 16-inch pizza contains about 48 grams of carbs, which is the equivalent of more than three slices of bread. A thin crust will shave down the carbs to the equivalent of a sandwich (two slices of bread).

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