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Keto friendly pizza?! Yes please!! This awesome Fathead Pizza Crust gives us the gift of keto pizza! Coming in at only 1.4 g net carbs per slice, this low carb pizza crust is healthy, easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes!

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This post was originally published on July 11, 2018 and has been updated with fresh content and images, though the recipes remains perfectly the same.

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1Why it’s awesome

2Ingredients

3How to make a Fathead Pizza Crust

4Expert Tips

5Frequently Asked Question

5.1Can you freeze Fathead pizza dough?

5.2Can you reheat Fathead pizza?

5.3How many calories are in a fathead pizza crust?

6Fathead Pizza Crust

6.2Instructions

6.2.1Equipment Needed

6.2.2Directions

6.3Video

6.4Notes

6.4.1Nutrition Facts

6.5Nutrition

One thing I can’t live without is pizza. What actually encouraged me to try a low carb lifestyle was when I made a keto pizza for the very first time. I thought alright, if I can have pizza, I’ve got this is the bag. Nick and I couldn’t believe how delicious it was!

It’s been years since that first time. It took me a few months of pizza making to perfect this Fathead Pizza Crust recipe, and it is still the version I always make. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Ingredients

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Mozzarella – I prefer to shred my own mozzarella because some of the pre shredded mozzarella you can buy contains corn starch. Aka carbs.

Parmesan – You can use either freshly grated parmesan or the shelf stable type. In this recipe it is used for flavour rather than texture, so it doesn’t matter what you use to make your low carb pizza.

Spicy Spaghetti Seasoning – This seasoning is one of my most favourite blends of all time! It’s really easy to mix up, doesn’t require any weird herbs and it surprisingly tasty in baked goods like this Fathead Pizza Crust, Low Carb Biscuits and Keto Flatbread.

How to make a Fathead Pizza Crust

Heat the oven to 400°. In a heat safe mixing bowl combine the grated mozzarella with the almond flour, parmesan, sea salt and spicy spaghetti seasoning, then mix the ingredients together. Cut the cream cheese into smaller cubes and place on top of the other ingredients.

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Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir with a wooden spoon and then microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Mix the dough well with the wooden spoon, checking to make sure the cream cheese and mozzarella has fully melted. Mix in the egg and knead until it is fully incorporated.

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Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Place a second piece of parchment or wax paper over top and roll out the dough to form a circle (or whatever shape you desire). Prick the dough with a fork all over to ensure even baking.

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Slide the parchment right onto a baking sheet or pizza pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edge of the keto pizza crust has turned golden brown.

Remove the fathead pizza crust from the oven and flip it over so that the bottom is now the top.

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Decorate with Sugar Free Pizza Sauce, cheese and your toppings of choice.

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Place the pizza back in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.

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Slice into 8 and serve hot!

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Expert Tips

  1. If the cheese hasn’t fully melted, continue to microwave in 15 second intervals until it has, before kneading in the egg.
  2. Do you find your parchment paper slides around too much? Try using a non stick baking mat! It will stick to your work station and then you can just slide the whole mat onto a baking sheet to bake your keto pizza crust.
  3. Need a quick, cost effective pizza sauce recipe? All you’ll need to make this Sugar Free Pizza Sauce is tomato paste, some dried herbs and water!
  4. How about a pepperoni stuffed crust pizza?! Slice a pepperoni stick lengthwise into quarters; you only need one for the whole pizza. Roll out your dough a little further than you normally would, place the pepperoni along the edge of the crust and then fold the dough over it. Bake as per recipe instructions and enjoy stuffed crust goodness!
  5. How about a tasty dip for that Fathead Pizza Crust?! I love mine with this Low Carb Ranch Dressing or Creamy Caesar Dressing.
  6. Have leftovers? This low carb pizza can either be reheated in the oven, microwave or enjoyed cold right from the fridge!
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Frequently Asked Question

Can you freeze Fathead pizza dough?

Rather than freezing the dough, I would tend to freeze the baked pizza crust (or bagels if that’s what you are making with fathead dough). You can even double or triple this recipe, make a whole bunch of Keto pizza crusts, and then freeze them individually.

To do so, you will first want to bake the crust before freezing. Then, when you are ready to enjoy your pizza, all you need to do is pull a crust from the freezer, sauce it, top it and then bake.

Can you reheat Fathead pizza?

You sure can! Microwave or reheat in the oven until hot. If reheating in the oven, I recommend covering with tin foil first so that the edges do not burn.

How many calories are in a fathead pizza crust?

For the entire fathead pizza crust, there is 1200 calories. Divided by 8, you’ll get 150 calories per slice.

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Fathead Pizza Crust

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Keto friendly pizza?! Yes please!! This awesome Fathead Pizza Crust gives us the gift of keto pizza! Coming in at only 1.4 g net carbs per slice, this low carb pizza crust is healthy, easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Canadian, Low Carb

Servings 8 slices

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 1 ¼ cups mozzarella shredded
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¾ tsp spicy spaghetti seasoning

Instructions

Equipment Needed

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 400°. In a heat safe mixing bowl combine the grated mozzarella with the almond flour, parmesan, sea salt and spicy spaghetti seasoning, then mix the ingredients together. Cut the cream cheese into smaller cubes and place on top of the other ingredients.

  • Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir with a wooden spoon and then microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Mix the dough well with the wooden spoon, checking to make sure the cream cheese and mozzarella has fully melted. Mix in the egg and knead until it is fully incorporated.

  • Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Place a second piece of parchment or wax paper over top and roll out the dough to form a circle (or whatever shape you desire). Prick the dough with a fork all over to ensure even baking. Slide the parchment right onto a baking sheet or pizza pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edge of the keto pizza crust has turned golden brown.

  • Remove the fathead pizza crust from the oven and flip it over so that the bottom is now the top. Decorate with Sugar Free Pizza Sauce, cheese and toppings, and put back in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 7 minutes. Slice into 8 and serve hot!

Video

Notes

  1. Mozzarella– I prefer to shred my own mozzarella because some of the pre shredded mozzarella you can buy contains corn starch. Aka carbs.
  2. Parmesan– You can use either freshly grated parmesan or the shelf stable type. In this recipe it is used for flavour rather than texture, so it doesn’t matter what you use to make your low carb pizza.
  3. If the cheese hasn’t fully melted, continue to microwave in 15 second intervals until it has, before kneading in the egg.
  4. Do you find your parchment paper slides around too much?Try using a non stick baking mat! It will stick to your work station and then you can just slide the whole mat onto a baking sheet to bake your keto pizza crust.
  5. Need a quick, cost effective pizza sauce recipe? All you’ll need to make this Sugar Free Pizza Sauce is tomato paste, some dried herbs and water!
  6. How about a pepperoni stuffed crust pizza?! Slice a pepperoni stick lengthwise into quarters; you only need one for the whole pizza. Roll out your dough a little further than you normally would, place the pepperoni along the edge of the crust and then fold the dough over it. Bake as per recipe instructions and enjoy stuffed crust goodness!
  7. How about a tasty dip for that Fathead Pizza Crust?! I love mine with this Low Carb Ranch Dressing or Creamy Caesar Dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts are an estimate only! The ingredients you choose could have different nutritional values than the ingredients I have used.

Deduct fibre from the total carbs to get 1.4 g net carbs per slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 8.2gFat: 12.3gSodium: 342mgFiber: 1.1g

Keyword fathead pizza crust, low carb pizza

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FAQs

Is gluten free pizza keto? ›

Gluten-free pizza still has a large number of carbs. When on a keto diet, one should take in more protein and healthy fats to counteract the lack of carbs in their diet. Gluten-free pizza has low levels of both, adding to the list of reasons why this dish does not make a good keto-friendly meal.

Is keto pizza healthy? ›

Is keto pizza good for weight loss? While the keto pizza crust is lower in carbs than a traditional crust, it is still high in calories and fat. Like any kind of pizza, you can enjoy it in moderation. If you'd like a low calorie option, try a cloud bread pizza.

Can diabetics eat cauliflower pizza crust? ›

Obviously, cauliflower pizza is more “diabetes friendly” than traditional types of pizza with flour crust. It's not rocket science — fewer carbs means less spiking of glucose levels, so there's no need to “chase it” with large amounts of insulin.

Why does my cauliflower pizza have so many carbs? ›

A single slice could have anywhere from 2 to 29 grams. That's a huge range, especially because cauliflower isn't carb-heavy (a cup has 5 grams). Why the difference? Crusts may include rice or brown rice flour, sugar, tapioca starch, and corn starch, which supply carbs.

Is cauliflower pizza really keto? ›

Keto-Friendly: There are so many health benefits to using cauliflower to make pizza crust. And the fact that it's low-carb and keto-friendly makes it perfect for everyday meals. Crispy and Delicious: The crust comes out super crispy and flavorful. So if you like crispy pizza crust, then you'll definitely love this one!

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

Regular Crust

This type of pizza crust can have up to 33g of carbs without any added sauce or cheese. If you're limiting your carbs to 20-50 grams per day, one slice of this type of crust will likely kick you out of ketosis.

Do any pizza chains 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.

Can I cheat with pizza on keto? ›

For keto dieters, a cheat day can mean indulging in actual pasta, pizza, and other high-carb meals. While many dieters think of cheat day as a well-deserved reward, nutritionists say there are downsides to it.

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 kind of pizza is OK for keto? ›

There are now many options for a keto-friendly pizza crust. You only need to determine exactly what you want in your pizza in order to have the perfect base. For example, if you prefer a crispy crust, you would probably enjoy a cauliflower pizza crust or one made from almond flour.

Can I just eat the cheese off pizza for keto? ›

Folks who love cheese and pizza together will be relieved to know that there are many cheese types that go well with a keto diet. Here are some of the cheeses you can add to your pizza without feeling guilty: Mozzarella cheese (shredded or fresh) Pepper jack cheese.

What is the healthiest pizza to eat? ›

Opt for a thin-crust pizza instead of a deep-dish. Skip the stuffed pizza crusts and dipping sauces. Enjoy your slice of pizza with a side salad or cooked vegetables. Top your pizza with lean protein, like chicken strips, instead of processed meat, like pepperoni.

Are tomatoes keto? ›

Can you eat tomatoes on the keto diet? "Tomatoes are keto," says Abby Langer, R.D., author of Good Food, Bad Diet. "They're low in carbs, so they fit perfectly into keto." One whole medium tomato contains roughly 5 grams of carbohydrates, of which 1.5 grams are fiber and 3 grams are sugar.

Can I eat a whole cauliflower pizza on keto? ›

Is cauliflower pizza keto? Yes! The crust is low-carb and keto-friendly. The pizza itself can contain any toppings you choose, but meat, cheese, and veggies are all keto-friendly as well.

Why is cauliflower pizza not keto? ›

The premade cauliflower crusts in your local grocery store or pizza restaurant are rarely crafted with the keto diet in mind. If you check the ingredients, you are likely to find corn starch, corn flour, potato starch, chickpea flour, potato flour, and/or tapioca starch.

How many carbs are in fired pie cauliflower crust? ›

Fired Pie Build Your Own Pizza Gluten-free Cauliflower Crust (1 serving) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 0g fat, 0g protein, and 420 calories.

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