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Almond Flour Pizza Crust
5 from 81 votes

Almond Flour Pizza Crust

This Almond Flour Pizza Crust uses finely ground almond flour combined with whey protein, xanthan gum, and seasonings to create a low-carb dough. After chilling and rolling out, the crust bakes to a golden, slightly crisp base that can support various toppings. It provides a gluten-free, grain-free alternative for pizza like dishes.

Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Chill time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, British

Ingredients

BASE
  • 1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp almond flour 186g
  • 3 tablespoon whey protein powder 20g
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch garlic powder
  • Pinch onion powder
  • 2 egg beaten, large
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 14g

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 425F / 220C electric or 390F / 200C fan.
  2. Add all of the dry ingredients to mixing bowl and mix. Then add wet ingredients and fold with spatula to combine.
  3. Use your hands to knead and then roll into a ball of dough. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
  4. Roll the dough between 2 sheets parchment paper to about 13 inches in diameter.
  5. Now you lift off the top parchment paper and roll the outer edges in to form an outer crust. The pizza is now about 12 inches. Place the dough (still on the bottom sheet of greaseproof paper) onto a pizza tray.
  6. Bake for 3-4 minutes until the edges are slightly golden and crisp. The thicker you roll the dough, the longer it will take to crisp.
  7. Add your toppings of choice - I added tomato sauce, pepperoni and cheese. Place under the grill / broiler for about 4 - 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Optional: To prevent the outer crust from becoming too dark, protect it by covering it with a ring of aluminium foil.

Notes

  • Each slice of the crust alone has about 2.3g net carbs; with toppings like pepperoni, approximately 3.6g net carbs per slice.
  • Refrigerate leftover pizza for up to 4 days and reheat in the oven to regain crispness.
  • Freeze pizza slices separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking; thaw and reheat at 180°C (350°F) until hot and crispy.
  • If substituting whey protein powder with more almond flour, extend baking time by 3-4 minutes for proper crispness.
  • Protect outer crust from over-browning during broiling by covering edges with foil if necessary.

Nutrition Information

Calories 177kcal (9%) Total Carbohydrates 4.8g (2%) Protein 8.5g (17%) Fat 14.8g (23%) Saturated Fat 2.2g (11%) Fiber 2.4g (10%) Sugar 1.1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Calories 177kcal 9%
Total Carbohydrates 4.8g 2%
Protein 8.5g 17%
Fat 14.8g 23%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Sugar 1.1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.