Craving pizza but without all the carbs? With this easy almond flour pizza crust recipe, you can enjoy fresh homemade pizza that's low-carb and keto friendly.
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Are you looking for any easy way to cut carbs on pizza night with your family and friends? If so, you have many options available to you.
A popular option on the keto diet is a fathead pizza dough made with a mixture of almond and coconut flour along with grated mozzarella cheese. But some folks prefer a crust made with only almond flour.
That's why I came up with this recipe. It results in a thin and crispy crust unlike most Fathead dough styles. There's also no need for mozzarella cheese!
Why you'll love it
The best part of eating a pizza is the crust. You can get your favorite toppings and cheese on top, but if the base isn't good, you won't be satisfied.
This is where thin and crispy almond flour pizza crust comes in. Almond flour is healthier than traditional white flour and doesn't contain any gluten. That’s why this gluten-free pizza crust recipe is a great for people who suffer from celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
It's easy to make and you can save time and money by making it at home. This option is also healthier than traditional pizza crust so you can enjoy that pizza taste without the guilt.
Ingredients
To make the almond flour crust dough, you'll need some simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
Almond flour
The key ingredient for this keto pizza crust is almond flour. However, if you want to make it nut-free, sunflower seed flour or sesame seed flour should work too.
Parmesan cheese
I find that the addition of parmesan cheese gives the dough a yeast-like flavor. If you want a dairy-free crust, you can use nutritional yeast instead of the cheese.
Psyllium husk
I find that psyllium gives low-carb breads a texture more like gluten. Flax meal can do the same thing if you can't find psyllium husks.
Baking powder
Adding a little bit of baking powder will help your crust be a bit more airy and light. Otherwise, it may not rise as much.
Eggs
You'll need a couple eggs as a binder to hold everything together.
Spices
Traditional Italian seasonings like oregano, basil, and garlic powder add flavor to the rather bland taste of the almond flour.
Note: You'll find the full list of ingredients, including amounts used, in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Tips
- Adjust the crust thickness. The thinner you roll the crust, the crispier it will be. It also cooks faster than a thicker crust. Keep it thicker if you like the softness inside.
- Change the toppings. Experiment with different sauces and add ons. A garlic white sauce is a nice change from traditional red sauce. You can even try difference cheese like gorgonzola or blue cheese.
- Use different herbs and spices in the dough to vary the flavor.
Instructions
Ready to make the crust for a keto pizza? Just follow these simple steps!
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, stir together all your dry ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
Combine wet ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the eggs, water, and olive oil.
Combine dry and wet ingredients
Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough is formed.
Form the crust
Use your hands to form the dough into a ball. Then flatten it between two pieces of parchment paper and press it out into a large flat circle using a rolling pin.
Transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet and remove the top sheet of paper. Personally, I like to use a pizza stone because it makes the crust extra crisp.
Bake
Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until the crust is browned. Cool slightly, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Create the pizza
Flip the crust onto the pizza pan and remove the parchment paper.
Add the sauce and your favorite pizza toppings. Place under oven broiler until it's the cheese is melted and has started to brown.
Alternatively, you can bake in a 425° oven and cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until toppings have cooked to your liking.
️ Serving suggestions
To serve, cut the pizza into eight equal pizza slices. At just 3 grams net carbs for each slice of crust, you should be able to have two slices as long as you keep the topping carbs to a minimum.
You can also experiment with different toppings and have a new pizza every time.
This crust can also be used for a dessert pizza. Just omit the Italian seasoning and add a touch of sweetness with one of the many keto-friendly sugar-substitutes.
Pizza also goes well with low-carb salads and keto soups.
FAQs
No, yeast does not work with almond flour the same way it does with wheat flour. It will give you the taste but the dough won't rise as much.
One slice of this keto-friendly pizza crust has just 6 grams of total carbs. If you subtract the 3 grams of fiber, there's just 3 grams of net carbs.
Yes, the crust can be stored in the refrigerator. Almond flour is a hearty and filling ingredient that can withstand the cold temperatures without crumbling or losing its flavor.
You can freeze the unbaked crust for up to three months in the freezer. To prepare, take the frozen dough out of the freezer and let it thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then preheat your oven to 375°F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Related recipes
Enjoy this simple keto pizza recipe. If you like this recipe, you may want to try one of these recipes next.
- Coconut flour pizza crust is a great low-carb option for those who can't eat nuts.
- Keto cauliflower pizza crust is a delicious gluten-free alternative to wheat flour based crusts.
- Meatza pizza uses a meat based crust similar to meatloaf.
- Chicken crust pizza is a meat crust that's made with ground chicken.
- Fat head pizza dough is usually made with eggs, but this version isn't!
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Recipe
Almond Flour Pizza Crust (Low Carb Keto)
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon whole psyllium husks or flax meal
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water add more if needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In large bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan cheese, psyllium baking powder, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
- In small bowl, combine eggs, water and olive oil.
- Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients stirring until a dough is formed. Add in additional water if needed.
- Form dough into a ball and roll out between two sheets of parchment paper. Transfer to a pizza pan and remove the top paper.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until the crust is browned. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Flip crust over on pizza pan and remove the parchment paper. Add pizza sauce and toppings. Place under oven broiler until desired doneness. Or bake for an additional 5-10 minutes at 425°F until desired doneness is reached.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
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Notes on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
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First published on January 7, 2019. Updated on January 30, 2022, with additional recipe information and new images.
Phil
Hello. This seems to be what I'm looking for as far as low carb and saturated fat. Instead of "Transfer to a pizza pan and remove the top paper." can I just transfer to a pizza peel with cornmeal and slide it on to my pizza stone? Or, is a pizza stone not recommended for cooking an almond flour based crust?
Chris Cagle
I think a pizza stone with cornmeal would work just fine in this situation.
Shannen
Has anyone tried this recipe in a pizza maker? The personal kitchen one that you can buy at Walmart or on amazon etc?
Poopoo
Worste recipe ever
How about some measurements
Lisa MarcAurele
How about jumping to the recipe card where all of the ingredient measurements are located? It's easily found by looking for the green background.
Kim Stamathis
This would be great to freeze for ‘the next time’.
Richard
Thanks for all the wonderful recipes and ideas! Have you tried making the crust, baking it and then freezing for use later ?
Lisa MarcAurele
You should be able to freeze the crust either baked or unbaked. It would be best to vacuum seal it after flash freezing.
Raina
This crust recipe has become our favorite! I’ve made it about 10 times and haven’t changed a thing. Even when I’m tired I will make this crust over buying pre-made dough or ordering pizza. My husband and 11 year old absolutely love it. Thank you for the recipe! It’s forever in my cookbook.
Tracey
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for sharing your recipe. Will it work to use psyllium husk powder but not baking powder? (I'm not happy about the cornstarch in many brands of baking powder). Also, I don't have access to a broiler. Thoughts?
Thanks so much!
Tracey
Lisa MarcAurele
You can give it a try. But I often just make my own baking powder by combining 2 parts cream of tartar to 1 part baking soda. It's a good sub if you want to avoid cornstarch in commercially prepared baking powder.
Marien Mendoza
hi, i have a question, if i want to freeze some of the crust before putting the toppings, how many days i can putting in the freezer or in the fridge.
Lisa MarcAurele
I'd say up to 5 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Courtney
Very delicious low carb option! And very filling.
Pache
this is a really great recipe.. for the flour i used 1/2 cup of almond flour, 1/2 cup of white rice flour and 1/2 cup of yellow corn flour.. I'm not in a keto diet but I like it gluten free. So it worked for me that way because almond flour is expensive AF where i live.
Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Doris
Made this recipe many times and always delicious. I've tried it large sheet pan and in 2 medium round pizza pans, both work wonderfully. Bumped up the garlic and basil for more intense flavor.
Mari A
I made this recipe last night and we loved it! The flavor was awesome!! I made a veggie pizza with mushrooms, red peppers and onions.
Hank
The dough was easy enough to make ... but .... sorry I did not care for it. The cooking time made an almost burnt crust. I had it at 375 F for 20 mins. I'm guessing 350 F for 15-20 mins would've worked better. Not sure if I would have liked it if it wasn't burnt. May try again.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for the note. I can edit the baking time in the card. I do bake on a stone which typically increases baking time 5 minutes.
Harvey G
Lisa
What size pizza pan do you suggest for your pizza recipes? Obviously the pan size will determine the crust and base thickness, as well as the amount and placement of toppings
BTW I’ve been doing low carb for about five weeks and have already lost a significant amount of weight but I’m having trouble getting over the wall into Ketosis so I’m really interested in trying out some new meal and snack recipes.
Lisa MarcAurele
Harvey, I use a 15-inch pizza stone and just shape the crust to be within 1-2 inches from the edge. As for ketosis, I've found that egg fasting with intermittent fasting can help break into a deeper state of ketosis.
Diana Woodrow
Excellent pizza crust ????
Casey
Do you have add the spices looking for something that is close to traditional pizza crust but low carb at the same time?
Lisa MarcAurele
I find the taste is better with spices, but you can leave them out if you wish.
Gretchen
Are the psyllium husks added to the mix as is or ground?
Lisa MarcAurele
I use whole husks as is, not ground.
Kat
The serving says 1 slice, but how many slices are you cutting the pizza into?? Did I miss that? Thanks!
Lisa MarcAurele
That info is at the top of the recipe for number of servings which is 8. So there's 8 slices.
Annie
Can you freeze the crust?
Lisa MarcAurele
The crust can be frozen and baked later. You'll just need to increase baking time a little.
Lori Bonzelaar
I just made this for Lunch. It was amazing. I am gluten sensitive and was graving pizza. This was a nice fix to my craving. I made a sugar free sauce and adding tons of cheese, onions, ham, mushrooms and sugar free pineapple chunks. Two pieces filled me up. Now I have leftovers to freeze.
Lisa MarcAurele
Great idea for saving the leftovers!
Deanna
Can it be divided into individual pizzas and frozen.
Lisa MarcAurele
It can if you'd like to do that.
Sylvain
Hi Lisa
I have used your bagel recipe (coconut flour) to make pizza crust. I have substituted half of the coconut flour with Psyllium husk in order to reduce carbs even more. It gave me 2 large size thin and crispy crust. They were succulent. 🙂 ....just wanted to share my experience with everyone. It came out to about 6.7 net carbs for the whole pizza.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for sharing the idea! It is a Fathead dough so it should work very well for pizza too. And psyllium does help with texture.
Lynn B.
I have psyllium husk powder (not whole), would I put in less than 1 tablespoon?
Lisa MarcAurele
You'll use less powder. Maybe about half or so?
Roger
Can you use yeast to make it more airy and maybe some cream cheese? I really enjoy the yeast flavor and texture of regular pizza
Lisa MarcAurele
It's worth a try.
Ingi
Can this be made without the cheese in the crust?
Lisa MarcAurele
The texture isn't as good as it adds stretch so I don't recommend that.
Betty Erickson
I can't wait to try this recipe along with a bunch of others!!❤❤?? yum yum
Lisa MarcAurele
Hope they work out for you! Enjoy the low carb recipes!
HolyVeggies
i love pizza and this is gluten free so perfect for me and people with gluten sensitivity.
Natalie
Delicious! I've been craving pizza since I went low carb and this more than satisfied my craving!
Martin Phillips
Have you a low carb sauce recipe for this pizza as well as suggestions for topping
Lisa MarcAurele
I like to just add my low carb pizza sauce and cheese and maybe a little spinach and or pepperoni.
Rhonda
Can I do this without the psyllium husk or flax mean? What could I use for a replacement?
Lisa MarcAurele
You could try a small amount of coconut flour.
Rhonda
I meant flax meal* lol so a tablespoon of coconut flour?
Lisa MarcAurele
Yes. I'd try a tablespoon of coconut flour.