Cooking keto continues to be a fun challenge of turning basic go-to dishes into their low carb versions, and one of my favorite keto-fied staples is none other than – pizza!! Keto pizza recipes are easily one of the most popular and innovative dishes for the low carb and gluten-free diets. Here are 20 keto pizza recipes that are dynamic and delicious that won’t kick you out of ketosis!
HOW IS KETO PIZZA DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR PIZZA?
It’s all in what happens in the keto pizza dough! The Keto pizza crust is as tasty, savory, and delicious as any standard wheat flour-based pizza crust. The main difference of the keto pizza crust is that it only has about 6 net carbs compared to a regular pizza crust that would have about 80 net carbs–these numbers don’t lie. The secret to this is replacing all the traditional crust ingredients with a wide range of keto-friendly options: cauliflower, cheese, flaxseed, eggs, coconut flour, almond flour, pulsed seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds, and other grated veggies.
I HEARD ABOUT FATHEAD PIZZA. WHAT IS IT?
Fathead Pizza was brought about by former health writer and comedian Tom Naughton, who created a documentary on how a low cholesterol diet is unhealthy. The Fathead pizza dough is the foundation of most keto pizza recipes or a version of it. Its low carb and gluten-free ingredients include mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, baking soda, almond flour, and eggs.
WHAT ARE MORE GLUTEN-FREE TOPPINGS I CAN ADD ON MY KETO PIZZA?
Keep your keto pizza exciting by combining these delicious low-carb ingredients to create dynamic pizza toppings. There’s a wide range of options you can put as toppings for your low carb pizza crusts. The list of ingredients below is a simple reference for you to start on something, but mixing up the combinations is highly encouraged as you discover blends that will surprise you. Choose your favorite flavors and also try to be adventurous with some new ones!
- Sauce Options: Salsa, Marinara, Sour-Cream, Sun-Dried Tomato, Green Pesto
- Meat Options:Pepperoni, Sausage, Anchovies, Bacon, Ground Beef
- Cheese Options: Mozzarella, Parmesan, Cheddar, Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
- Veggie Options: Spinach, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Jalapeños, Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Tomatoes
- Herb Options (Fresh or Dried): Basil, Thyme, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary
Quick and Easy Keto Pizza Recipes To Satisfy Your Pizza Cravings!
Now, without further ado, here are some of the best keto pizza recipes you really should try:
1.) Keto Fathead Taco Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Real Balanced
Pizza on a keto diet IS possible! This DELICIOUS Keto Fathead Taco Pizza contains just 5.1 grams of net carbs per slice and is a wonderful nut-free, grain-free, and sugar-free pizza option that is sure to satisfy your cravings!
2.) Low Carb Thin Crust Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Beauty and the Foodie
It took some time, but it’s finally here: the perfect guilt-free low carb thin crust pizza. This perfect pizza crust is a gift to the keto world. Add on your favorite sauce and throw in all your best toppings. You are definitely in for a crispy treat as you try this Low Carb Thin Crust Pizza.
3.) Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Delicious Little Bites
There are about a hundred ways to enjoy buffalo chicken flavor. This Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a perfect love affair of your favorite cauli-crust and all-time favorite buffalo chicken. This combination will bring you one crazy delicious keto pizza!
4.) Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Resolution Eats
If you’re more of the thick crust type of pizza lover, you’re gonna have a real pizza-mazing experience with this Chicago style deep dish low carb masterpiece. You’ll be singing, “That’s Amore” in an instant after taking a bite of the thick crust in this pizza recipe that only has 5g net carbs per slice! This dish has a real yeast bread thick crust and topped with mushroom and meat of your choice. Don’t be afraid to be a little heavy-handed on the mozzarella and parmesan that goes with it, it’s a Chicago style deep dish after all!
5.) Mini Chicken Pizza Bites
Recipe courtesy of Divalicious Recipes
A pizza lover knows the basics of a good pizza dish; marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and a perfectly made crust. All these basics put together will certainly surprise you when it is served in bomb-shaped-bites. These pizza bombs will fit right into your keto-friendly favorites. Whether it’s snack time, lunchtime, or dinner time, these will satisfy those pizza cravings!
6.) Cauliflower Pizza Crust
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Wholesome Yum
One of the most popular keto favorites is a good cauliflower pizza crust. You can top this with more cheese and other keto-friendly favorites. You can never go wrong with this low carb menu staple.
7.) Low Carb Chicken Meatza Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Step Away From The Carbs
This Chicken Meatza is a low carb version of a pizza with a chicken crust! Imagine only 8g net carbs for the whole 10″ pizza, including toppings! This Chicken Meatza is an absolute meat lover’s dream come true.
8.) Keto Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Lowcarb-Nocarb
Who could ever say no to bacon? The Keto Bacon Fathead Pizza Dough is an instant taste of comfort, knowing that in its savory and satisfying flavors, you’re still compliant with your keto diet. You know you want this on your weekly menu plan!
9.) Breakfast Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF EasyKetoDishes
Getting ready for a long day? Well then, start with this energy-packed but low carb keto breakfast pizza. You think breakfast has to be just eggs and meat? Think again! This keto breakfast pizza will make your mornings taste great again!
10.) Keto Meatza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Real Balanced
Calling all pizza lovers! It’s time to change the classic pizza game and create a keto-friendly version that’s packed with that familiar cheesy and saucy goodness!
11.) Yeast Dough Pizza Crust
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Resolution Eats
If you’re still on a quest for a perfect low carb keto pizza crust, then here’s another option for you: the Yeast Dough Pizza Crust. This yeast-leavened bread dough is low carb and keto-friendly, with its crispy edges and chewy crust that gives you the ultimate keto pizza experience. You can add a standard red sauce or a creamy white sauce blend on it and top it off with almost any pizza topping combination you can think of because each slice has only 4g net carbs. Now that is one awesome pizza crust!
12.) Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Pie
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Keto Cooking Christian
Getting ready for a movie night with company? This Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Pie is sure to be popular even with your friends who are not on a keto diet. There are so many keto recipes now that have such tasty flavors, that you won’t even know that they’re so much healthier than their traditional versions. This keto pizza recipe is one of those. You won’t be feeling deprived and you will get to stick to your keto diet plan. Next time you’re having your friends over, try this one on them and enjoy a guilt-free sausage and pepperoni pizza.
13.) Rainbow Keto Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Lowcarb-Nocarb
Beautiful inside and out, this Rainbow Keto Pizza has got them all. It’s inviting colors will be a sure hit for the entire family. Filled with veggies and your ever-reliable cheese blend will definitely make this pizza a regular dinner time request, even for kids!
14.) Keto Fathead Pizza Crust
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Wholesome Yum
Like any other low carb pizza crust, it only takes a few minutes to prepare this great keto crust and it’s brimming with endless possibilities. You can choose absolutely anything to top it with from your keto friendly toppings list.
15.) Chicken Spinach Alfredo Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF EasyKetoDishes
The oozing creamy goodness of this Chicken Spinach Alfredo Pizza will really satisfy your tastebuds. This keto pizza recipe is sure to be a finger-licking good dish. Elevate your next menu plan with this delicious keto pizza!
16.) Keto Mini Margherita Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF KimspiredDIY
Keto Mini Margherita Pizza will surely be a party favorite. You can pair this with a refreshing sugar-free drink made of tonic water infused with fresh mint and citrus fruit of your choice. This recipe is definitely one of the easiest to make on this list, so what are you waiting for? Give it a try now!
17.) Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza Casserole
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Real Balanced
Who says you can’t have a balanced pizza?! This Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza Casserole is full of nutrients that will satisfy your craving for this savory classic!
18.) Easy Keto Pizza Turnovers
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Beauty and the Foodie
Take a quick break! This low carb keto turnover will turn afternoon snacking around. This pizza snack is small but packed with big pizza flavors. They are also very simple to make and will easily become a snacking staple.
19.) Portobello Mushroom Mini Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Keto Cooking Christian
Portobello mushroom caps replace the crust in these mini pizzas, topped with homemade pizza sauce, pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese!
20.) Jalapeño Popper Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF Divalicious Recipes
Start your dinner with a kick from this spicy appetizer. The Fathead dough pizza crust will be your base for this pizza popper. Imagine medium heat sliced jalapenos with cream cheese laid on top of the Fathead crust – I’m thinking that’s a big YES! You are sure in for a good start with this spicy and cheesy goodness.
21.) The Perfect Keto Pizza
PHOTO & RECIPE COURTESY OF The Keto Option
This Perfect Keto Pizza recipe is all about mixing and matching different flavors. This recipe also features the Fathead pizza dough, which is truly versatile and will only keep on getting better as you discover how to tweak it here and there with some substitutes and add-ons to the standard recipe. You can go for fluffy or crispy, heavy or light, almost anything you want!
