Cauliflower Crust Pepperoni Pizza
2 servings · 15 min prep · 30 min cook
Macros per serving
↓ 44% fewer calories · 253 kcal saved
Smart swaps
- White flour pizza dough→Cauliflower and almond flour crust
Cuts net carbs by over 60% and adds 3g fiber per serving while eliminating refined grains.
- Whole milk mozzarella (2 cups)→Part-skim mozzarella (1 cup)
Reduces saturated fat by nearly half while retaining the melty stretch and calcium content.
- Regular pork pepperoni→Turkey pepperoni
Saves about 40 calories and 4g fat per ounce with comparable protein and flavor.
- Regular pizza sauce with added sugar→No-sugar-added pizza sauce
Eliminates 3-4g of added sugar per serving without affecting the savory tomato flavor.
Original
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 3 oz regular pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Healthy version
- •3 cups riced cauliflower
- •1 whole large egg
- •1 cup part-skim mozzarella
- •0.25 cup almond flour
- •0.5 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- •0.5 tsp salt
- •0.33 cup no-sugar-added pizza sauce
- •2 oz turkey pepperoni slices
- •4 leaves fresh basil leaves
- •0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- •1 spray cooking spray
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Microwave riced cauliflower for 5 minutes, then let cool slightly. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
5 minutes - 3
In a bowl, combine the drained cauliflower, egg, 1/4 cup of the part-skim mozzarella, almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Press the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet into a thin circle about 10 inches in diameter. Lightly coat the top with cooking spray.
- 5
Bake the crust for 18-20 minutes until golden and firm enough to hold toppings.
18–20 minutes - 6
Remove from oven and spread the no-sugar-added pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border.
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining part-skim mozzarella over the sauce and arrange the turkey pepperoni on top.
- 8
Return to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8–10 minutes - 9
Top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes. Let cool 2-3 minutes, then slice into 4 slices and serve 2 per portion.
2–3 minutes