If we think of pizza, the first thing that comes to our mind is the high amount of carbohydrates. For this reason, we can conclude that pizza can be a forbidden food during the keto diet.
In a keto or ketogenic diet, carbohydrates are extremely limited. they make up only 10% of the calories consumed per day. The rest comes from healthy fats and protein.
However, pizza lovers are in luck. The ketogenic diet is very versatile and supports keto recipes as delicious as this one, you just need a little imagination and ingenuity in the kitchen.
How to make keto pizza?
The key to making keto pizza is to swap out the flour base for another type of keto product. We can use some quality protein or fat that helps us achieve a very similar and delicious mass, but it helps maintain a state of ketosis.
The flour base can be replaced with:
- egg and cheese
- Vegetables such as cauliflower
- chicken or beef
- Almond flour
- coconut flour
- flax meal
Then you we are giving you 5 keto pizza recipes to make your diet richer and more varied.
Keto Chicken Pizza
@vaspitacica_u_kuhinji
The good thing about this dough is that it provides you with extra protein in your diet and you can put in whatever healthy ingredients you prefer. It is a crispy and very filling dough.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of oregano or Herbes de Provence
- 50 grams of fresh cheese or mozzarella
- Fried tomatoes
Processing
- To make the pizza base, cut the breast into cubes or strips and mash it together with egg and oregano or herbs de Provence. You can grind the meat using a food processor at home.
- You should get a smooth and homogeneous mass. Once you have it, place it on a silicone sheet, on a tray lined with kitchen paper, or brush it with a little oil. Roll it up and give it a rounded or rectangular shape.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, heating up and down.
- Bake the pizza base at 200ºC for 15 minutes or until golden.
- Remove the dough from the oven and add the tomato sauce, cheese and whatever ingredients you like the most.
- Return it to the oven for about 6-7 minutes. Ready to enjoy!
Cauliflower Keto Pizza
@maryketokitchen:
Cauliflower pizza crust is a favorite of many keto dieters. Some say it is the closest to the original. Do you dare to do it?
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower
- 1 egg
- 50 grams of fresh cheese or mozzarella
- Oregano
- Fried tomatoes
- Basil:
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Processing
- Grate the cauliflower with a grater or the attachment of your stand mixer.
- Pour the ground cauliflower into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes and pour into a clean kitchen towel. Wring the cloth to dry the cauliflower until it is as dry as possible.
- Put the cauliflower in a bowl and mix with the cheeses, egg, salt and oregano until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- Put the dough on a silicone sheet, on a tray covered with kitchen paper or apply a little oil. Roll it up and give it a rounded or rectangular shape.
- Heat the oven up and down at 200°C and put the dough in the oven for 15 minutes at 200°C.
- Remove the dough from the oven and add it fillings that you like the most
- Return it to the oven for about 6-7 minutes.
Pizza burger
@hidden_fat:
With over 50 grams of protein per slice, this healthy low-carb pizza option will brighten your day.
Ingredients
- 400 grams of minced meat
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- Fried tomatoes
- 50 grams of fresh cheese or mozzarella
Processing
- In a bowl, mix the ground meat with the egg, salt and pepper until everything is well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, heating up and down.
- Meat will certainly release juices, so we recommend using an oven rack. If not, use a tray with baking paper. Divide the meat mixture into several balls, each will serve.
- Flatten the balls with a shovel and form patties about 18 cm long.
- Place them on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the burger base from the oven and add your favorite ingredients. Don’t forget the tomato sauce and cheese.
- When your pizzas are ready, bake them for another 2 minutes. Ready to serve.
Keto pizza with almond flour
@ravintolapannuoulu:
You can add all your favorite toppings to this crispy, keto-friendly, cheese-laden pizza crust. It is tasty!
Ingredients
- 170 grams of grated mozzarella cheese
- 80 grams of almond flour
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of cream cheese
- Fried tomatoes
Processing
- Heat the mozzarella and cream cheese in a small saucepan over medium heat or in a bowl in the microwave.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, heating up and down.
- Stir in mozzarella and cream cheese until completely melted and combined. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix everything well.
- Put the dough on a silicone sheet, on a tray covered with kitchen paper or apply a little oil. Roll it up and give it a rounded or rectangular shape.
- Prick the dough all over with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the dough from the oven and add the ingredients that you like the most.
- Bake 10-15 more times or until cheese melts.
cloud pizza
@musclesproutmurph
Cloud Pizza is now born from the creators of Cloud Bread, a combination of two recipes that is taking the internet by storm.
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- cornstarch (optional)
- Oregano
- ½ lemon juice
- Sal:
- Fried tomatoes
Processing
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC fan-free and line a baking sheet with non-stick paper or a silicone sheet.
- Pour the egg whites into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt, some pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder and oregano.
- Beat everything until the whites are set.
- Add the cornstarch, if using, and beat for a minute or two until it has a meringue-like texture.
- Put the dough on a baking tray and form a pizza until it is uniform.
- Add fillings you want and bake for 10-12 minutes at 200º C.