Low Carb and Keto Pizza Options

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 Whenever people hear I'm on a keto diet, first they are amazed at my results (blood sugar normalized after previously needing insulin, blood pressure and cholesterol normalized, hidradenitis supporativa in remission, regained energy, and 45 lbs. lost effortlessly!). But then most people say something like, "Wow, I could never eat like that. I need my [insert carby food here]." I think this shows just how addicted to carbs (which are reduced to sugar in the body) many people are. Still, I always let them know that you can almost always find a keto version of whatever carby food you think you can't live without (which I recommend they save as a treat, rather than eating daily). For many people, this food is pizza.

Turns out, there are a lot of ways to eat pizza without a fattening crust. (Cause with keto, we aren't worried about all that cheese, unless someone has an intolerance to it - in which case they can use dairy subs.) Here are just a few you can choose from.
Fat Head Pizza by Fat Head.
Many people consider this the Holy Grail of low carb/keto pizzas. It is pretty dang good, in my opinion. You can also omit the egg and have a decent crust, also (which is good for people like me who are allergic or intolerant to eggs).


On Pinterest, you'll find a lot of variations for this type of pizza, but this basic recipe is a great start. This stuff is so popular, you can even buy a version in the frozen section of many grocery stores!

Ultimate Cheese Crust Pizza by Cut the Wheat.
Cheese crust pizza is a quick and easy favorite at my house. I often simply scatter shredded mozzarella onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, pop it into the oven until it's just beginning to turn golden, add pizza sauce and toppings, and return to the oven until a little more golden. I can never seem to get a crispy crust, but it sure is delish! Here's a skillet version to try, too.

Pork Rind Pizza by Hey Keto Mama.
I don't like eating pork rinds by themselves. (Yuck!) But I have learned that you can turn pork rinds into some pretty amazing dishes. (My favorite keto pancakes are made with pork rinds!) I haven't yet tried making a pizza crust from them, but folks tell me it's pretty amazing.

Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza Casserole by Closet Cooking.
Sometimes you don't need a crust at all, as with this tasty pizza casserole. When I make this,  I like to add more meat - like sausage - to make it a heartier meal for my growing kids.

Zucchini Pizza Boats by Cooking Classy.
Using a low carb veggie as the crust is another way to go. Zucchini is a popular choice, as is Portabella mushrooms.






Or you can shred the zucchini and make a more bread-like pizza crust. Here's a similar recipe using spinach.
Cauliflower Pizza Crust by Eat a Great Deal.
No low carb pizza collection would be complete without at least one cauliflower crust pizza. You can also buy cauliflower crust pizzas in the frozen section of many grocery stores, but they often have questionable ingredients and are too high carb for true keto-ers.

Spinach Tomato Meatza by Low Carb Yum.
Meatza is a popular low carb choice. Basically, instead of a crust, you use meat (usually ground beef or ground beef and sausage), then put pizza toppings on it to make a sort of casserole.



When I don't have a lot of time to make dinner, I throw pizza into my Instant Pot. I double this recipe for my family of four. Sometimes I also make this recipe in the oven: Layer the ingredients in a casserole dish - using cooked beef - and bake at 350 degrees until heated through and bubbly.

For a quick pizza fix, using deli meat as a crust works well. Just add the toppings of your choice.

Pizza in a Bowl by My Montana Kitchen.
An even quicker and easier way to tame your pizza craving is to put all the toppings you love in a bowl, then heat it in the microwave or oven.


There are almost too many low carb pizza choices! You just have to find which ones you like best. Happy sampling!
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