Craving pizza but sticking to a low-carb lifestyle? Keto pizza is the perfect solution. It delivers all the cheesy, saucy satisfaction of traditional pizza—without the carb-heavy crust. Whether you’re following a ketogenic diet or simply cutting back on carbs, this dish proves you don’t have to give up your favorite comfort food.
The magic of keto pizza lies in the crust. Instead of flour, it’s typically made with low-carb ingredients like almond flour, mozzarella cheese, eggs, and sometimes cream cheese or coconut flour. This results in a dough that bakes up golden, chewy, and sturdy enough to hold all your favorite toppings.
One of the most popular keto crusts is the fathead dough, a blend of melted mozzarella, cream cheese, almond flour, and egg. It’s easy to make, quick to bake, and has a satisfying texture similar to traditional pizza dough—without the carb crash.
To make keto pizza, roll out the dough and bake it until lightly golden. Then, layer on sugar-free tomato sauce or pesto, shredded cheese, and your preferred toppings. Pepperoni, mushrooms, spinach, olives, sausage, and bell peppers are all keto-friendly options. Top it off with a sprinkle of oregano or crushed red pepper for extra flavor.
Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Slice and enjoy a guilt-free meal that feels indulgent while keeping you in ketosis.
Keto pizza is also highly customizable. You can use cauliflower, chicken, or even ground beef as a crust base for creative variations. And if you’re short on time, many stores now offer pre-made keto pizza crusts or frozen low-carb pizzas.
With only about 3–5 grams of net carbs per slice (depending on toppings and crust type), keto pizza is perfect for dinner, a party appetizer, or even a savory snack.
Delicious, satisfying, and diet-friendly—keto pizza proves that low-carb eating doesn’t mean sacrificing your favorite meals.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, for the crust
- 2/3 cup almond flour blanched
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce low-carb, for topping
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, for topping
- to taste pepperoni slices for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of cream cheese. Microwave on high for about 1 minute, or until melted. Stir well.
- Add 2/3 cup almond flour, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon baking powder to the melted cheese mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll out into a circle, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and remove the top sheet of parchment paper.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread 1/4 cup of low-carb tomato sauce over it.
- Top with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices to taste.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Wow, this keto pizza is amazing! The crust was surprisingly good for being low-carb. Definitely making this again!
I tried this recipe too! It was a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing!
Keto pizza? More like keto fiasco! Not my thing at all, rather have cauli-rice!
Tried this recipe and it was okay, but the dough was kinda meh. I think I prefer regular pizza.
Easy to make but the cheese part was a bit sticky. Maybe too much mozzarella, idk. Still turned out decent.
This pizza is a total game-changer! Perfect for my diet and tastes so good – I’m in love!
I was skeptical at first, but this turned out better than I thought. Just make sure you have the right cheese or it might not work!
I didn’t like it, the almond flour gave it a weird taste. Plus my kids didn’t eat it. Big fail!