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Keto Pizza Crust recipe that will actually satisfy all those pizza cravings. This keto pizza dough is so easy to whip together and work with that pizza night will become a normal thing even on this Keto diet!

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Pizza is the food that my family ALWAYS needs in our life. Low Carb Diet or not. . . pizza must be something we can eat. Now we might not be able to simply order this to-go anymore but Keto Pizza Crust recipe is so easy to make that it will easily become added to the dinner rotation.

HOW MANY NET CARBS PER 1/8th KETO PIZZA SLICE

4 Net Carbs per pizza slice when you slice the pizza into 8 slices. Now if you add any additional toppings be sure to calculate that into the recipe yourself.
We packed our keto pizza crust with sausage and pepperoni and our Low Carb Pizza Sauce.

I love olives myself and R does not so those went on my side.. . . but I’m adding that into as an option for our low carb pizza toppings below.

If you’d like to make your own low carb sausage simply take our Low carb Turkey Breakfast Sausage recipe and crumble it up for this recipe!

There is also our rockin’ Low Carb Pizza Stuffed Peppers if you are looking for something a little less involved and quick for a weeknight pizza dinner craving.
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You can use whatever type of low carb pizza sauce or even a low carb pesto sauce to make whatever type of pizza your family is craving! The options are endless.

WHAT LOW CARB TOPPINGS TO ADD TO OUR KETO PIZZA CRUST.

There are so many options! But here are my favorite additions.

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Mushrooms
  • Green or Black Olives
  • Pepperoni
  • Fresh Mozzarella
  • Arugula ( I actually LOVE arugula on my pizza, great fiber and flavor boost)
  • Extra drizzle of olive oil if you need the extra fat that day!
  • Low Carb Avocado Pesto Sauce (if you want some extra fat added for the day and still enjoying a pesto pizza!)

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YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE LOW CARB and KEto RECIPES:

  • Low Carb Jicama Pizza Fries
  • Low Carb Cheese Sticks
  • Low Carb Pizza Crust Recipe

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Keto Pizza Crust Recipe

Keto Pizza Crust recipe that will satisfy all those pizza cravings. This Keto pizza dough is so easy to whip together and work with that Pizza night will become a normal thing even on this Keto Diet!

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Servings: 8 slices

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Bailey

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • In a large microwave safe bowl add mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir and cook another 45-60 seconds until mixture is fully melted together when stirred.

  • In a smaller bowl whisk together almond flour, baking powder, italian seasoning together.

  • Add eggs to our melted cream cheese and cheese mixture. Pour half the almond flour mixture in and stir together. Pour remaining almond flour mixture. You will need to use your hands to combine the last bit of almond flour mixture until it full forms a ball of dough. (It is helpful to grease your hands for the last step)

  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for 30 minutes at least.

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F

  • Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick onto a well greased pizza pan (or lined with parchment paper)

  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.

  • Add whatever low carb pizza toppings you would like and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and toppings are hot.

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Facts

Keto Pizza Crust Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 slice without toppings)

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 92mg31%

Sodium 440mg19%

Potassium 240mg7%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 15g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Keto Pizza Crust Recipe | Low Carb Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (6)Mary E Ingram says

    This was the first low carb pizza that I’ve ever made and I really needed it to be good. We just started a low carb journey and we love pizza and I just felt that if the pizza is good then we could make it, lol. This pizza recipe is absolutely amazing, the pizza sauce is amazing and life is good. We know that we can make it now. I joke about this but it really is important to find good flavored recipes in order to be able to stick with it. I use different seasonings a lot and this pizza is full of good flavor. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes!

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    • Keto Pizza Crust Recipe | Low Carb Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (7)Lindsay says

      Awwww so happy to hear that our recipe convinced you it’s possible! We absolutely love pizza too – it’s imperative that pizza stays in the weekly rotation for us 🙂

      Reply

  2. Keto Pizza Crust Recipe | Low Carb Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (8)Ursula Dozier says

    I made this pizza crust today
    During baking the top of the crust swelled up and underneath wasn’t done
    I followed the recipe to the T

    Reply

    • Keto Pizza Crust Recipe | Low Carb Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (9)Lindsay says

      We’ve had this problem a few times ourselves. We actually figured out it was our pizza pan that was giving us the issues! When we use this pan now we actually flip the pizza crust after about 10-12minutes, pull the parchment paper off the bottom and bake for another 5minutes. Our other pans seems to get hot enough that they allow the bottom to cook, the actual pizza pan has holes in it and some reason doesn’t cook as evenly. Hope this helps and solves it for you!

      Reply

  3. Keto Pizza Crust Recipe | Low Carb Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (10)David King says

    This is the BEST low carb pizza crust!!!! It’s become our Friday night pizza night standby. Thanks!

    Reply

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FAQs

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.

How many carbs in a keto pizza crust? ›

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.

How do you eat pizza without carbs? ›

Other Ways to Enjoy a No-Carb Pizza

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. Other vegetables such as broccoli and even cabbage can be used as a pizza base too.

Does anyone have low-carb 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 keto crust low-carb? ›

Because of its low carbs, you can indulge without going over your macronutrient counts. Try Fresh Brothers' Keto Crust Today!

What pizza is best for keto? ›

Keto-Friendly Toppings to Add to Your Keto Pizza Crust
  • Ham.
  • Ground beef.
  • Grilled/ground/rotisserie chicken.
  • Sausage crumbles.
  • Salami.
  • Pepperoni.
  • Sardines.
  • Canadian bacon.

How many carbs a day on keto? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

How many carbs in a low-carb pizza base? ›

Nutritional information
Per 100g/mlPer Serving
Protein14.7014.70
Carbohydrate24.5024.50
Sugars3.003.00
Sodium284.00284.00
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Does almond flour have carbs? ›

Lower in carbohydrates than other flour, almond flour is a great alternative to wheat flour for those looking to follow a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet. With just over a quarter of the carbohydrate content of wheat flour, almond flour has 21g of carbohydrates per 100g.

What bread has the lowest carbs? ›

6 Low-Carb Breads to Try
  • Base Culture Original Keto Bread. Flaxseed, arrowroot and almond flour, and almond butter give this bread its nutty, sweet flavor. ...
  • Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread. ...
  • Julian Bakery Keto Thin Bread. ...
  • Simple Mills Focaccia. ...
  • Unbun Unbread. ...
  • Outer Aisle Sandwich Thin. ...
  • Cloud Bread. ...
  • Almond Flour Bread.
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Can I just eat the cheese off pizza for keto? ›

Keto requires that you keep your carbohydrate intake to just 5% of your calories each day and that means getting a little pickier when it comes to things like veggies on your keto pizza. As for the rest of it—think cheeses, meats, herbs, etc—you basically have a green light!

What happens if I eat a slice of pizza on keto? ›

Consuming carbs, like a slice of pizza, can disrupt ketosis as the body shifts to using glucose for energy. The carbs are converted to glycogen or used immediately, leading to an insulin response. Returning to ketosis varies among individuals.

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.

Do any pizza chains have keto crust? ›

Read more: Blaze Pizza just launched the first keto-diet-approved pizza crust to be served at a national chain. I tried it and was surprised by how good it was.

How many carbs per day? ›

How many carbohydrates do you need? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that carbohydrates make up 45% to 65% of total daily calories. So if you get 2,000 calories a day, between 900 and 1,300 calories should be from carbohydrates. That translates to between 225 and 325 grams of carbs a day.

What is the healthiest type of pizza crust? ›

Whole wheat pizza crust can be healthier than regular white crust, but not always. For example, whole wheat pizza crust typically contains more fiber, whole grains, and other vitamins and minerals than white crust.

Is thin crust less carbs than regular crust? ›

Crust accounts for most of the carbs in pizza. A medium (12-inch) thin-crust pizza without any cheese and toppings has 17 grams of carbs per slice. A regular-crust pizza averages 30 grams of carbs per slice. Tip: Thin-crust pizza has 5-10 fewer grams of carbs per slice than regular-crust or pan pizza.

What pizza crust is best for diabetics? ›

Plus, a crust made with almond flour or vegetables like cauliflower tends to be much lower in carbs than regular pizza, and it will affect your blood sugar less significantly than crusts made with white or whole wheat flour.

Does gluten-free pizza crust have less carbs than regular pizza crust? ›

Most gluten-free pizza crusts are low-carb, but include quite a bit of starch to mimic the binding effect of gluten in regular dough. Starch is a complex carbohydrate that digests into a sugar, making it unideal for a keto diet. Pizza will not be the meal that helps you lose weight.

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