Do you love a healthy cauliflower pizza but are tired of a soggy crust? This easy keto pizza crust is crispy and more substantial than other low carb cauliflower crusts. You can actually hold it in your hand without it falling apart! Frozen cauliflower rice makes this recipe fast and keeps it budget friendly. You’ll have a delicious gluten-free and nut-free keto pizza ready in 30 minutes.
We low carb dieters have made cauliflower pizza crusts for many years. Do you remember first low carb cauliflower crust recipes? They were soggy and almost quiche-like. With improved recipes, cauliflower crusts are now a mainstream healthy pizza crust option. They’re even sold in local supermarkets and restaurants.
I love that this keto cauliflower pizza crust is good for you! It’s made with cauliflower (a low carb vegetable), cheese and an egg – all real whole food ingredients. The result is a low-carb, protein-packed crust with a moderate amount of fat and a full day’s worth of calcium per serving.
Low Carb Cauliflower Deep Dish Pizza (nut Free)
This recipe starts with melted cheese, like the famous fathead dough, but substitutes cauliflower rice for almond flour. Yes, this is a fathead dough without almond flour so it’s great for those with nut allergies. Of course, it’s gluten-free, too.
Here are the ingredients for this cauliflower pizza crust (keto): frozen cauliflower rice (thawed), part-skim low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese (in the can), cream cheese, and egg white. Optional ingredients: protein powder and seasonings.
It’s important to squeeze as much water out of the cauliflower rice as you can. The crust is crispier if allowed to cool completely on a rack before topping with sauce and cheese. If left on the counter overnight, it gets even crispier – the crust I am holding in the photo was left to cool completely.
The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Use the Parmesan cheese from the can because it acts like flour instead of melting like cheese. Whey protein powder, although optional, helps dry-out the dough and achieve its crispy texture.
How to Freeze: To freeze this low carb cauliflower pizza crust, under-cook it slightly and let it cool completely before wrapping in cling film and placing in the freezer. Crisp in the oven for several minutes before topping and baking.
Dairy Free Option: Use Daiya Mozzarella cheese and vegan cream cheese instead and add ¼ cup of oat fiber or 3 tbsp of coconut flour for the Parmesan cheese. The crust will not be the same and will be higher in carbs, but still good.
Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Crust (keto)
If you’re into convenience, you can now buy pre-made cauliflower pizza crusts and cauliflower pizzas. Look for them in your local supermarkets, select restaurants and on-line
Three trusted companies that make and sell Cauliflower pizza crusts (keto) are Real Good Foods, KBosh Food, and Cali’flour Foods. Real Good Foods taste the best, but I love the mission of Kbosh brand – and the owner is very nice!
Make the crispiest cauliflower pizza crust with just a few keto ingredients & frozen cauliflower. This easy recipe is low carb, nut free & gluten free.
Broccoli Crust Pizza (low Carb, Gluten Free)
Serving: 0.5 of crust | Calories: 342 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.16 g | Protein: 32.88 g | Fat: 2.51 g | Saturated Fat: 12.6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.14 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g | Cholesterol: 64 mg | Sodium: 731 mg | Potassium: 456 mg | Fiber: 3.6 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 1157 IU | Vitamin C: 131 mg | Calcium: 1314 mg | Iron: 1.26 mgCauliflower pizza crust is a great way to eat pizza without all the carbs from regular flour crusts! Instead of using high carb flour, this recipe for keto cauliflower cauliflower pizza crust uses finely minced fresh cauliflower and low carb almond flour.
What you get is a satisfying pizza crust that’s low carb and delicious. It’s lighter on calories but very high on flavor. Just add your favorites sauce and toppings and you’ll enjoy homemade pizza without the guilt.Every bite is light with acauliflower flavor that’s savory and satisfying.
Because cauliflower has moisture in it, this crust isn’t ever super “crispy”. But it does have a wonderful bite, texture and much less carbs than regular flour crusts.
Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe
We tested this recipe with both fresh cauliflower in the food processor and from a frozen bag of riced cauliflower. And surprisingly, the bag of frozen cauliflower worked just as great and it’s so much easier! If you’re using a frozen 10 oz bag of riced cauliflower instead of fresh cauliflower, the 10 oz. frozen amount still works fine. But make sure to thaw the frozen cauliflower, then squeeze as much moisture out as possible.
Yes you can freeze cauliflower pizza crust. It will be quite soft when it thaws, so be gentle in handling the crust. Also, it needs to be fully cooked, then cooled before freezing. When ready to eat, allow it to thaw then sauce it up and add all your favorite toppings. Follow the keto cauliflower pizza crust recipe below for the cooking times.
Because cauliflower has moisture in it, this crust isn’t ever super “crispy”. But it does have a wonderful bite, texture and much less carbs than regular flour crusts. If you’re using a frozen 10 oz bag of riced cauliflower instead of fresh cauliflower, the 10 oz. frozen amount still works fine. But make sure to thaw the frozen cauliflower, then squeeze as much moisture out as possible. Makes one 12-inch pizza.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe {low Carb}
Calories: 233 kcal , Carbohydrates: 10 g , Protein: 16 g , Fat: 15 g , Saturated Fat: 5 g , Cholesterol: 63 mg , Sodium: 432 mg , Potassium: 385 mg , Fiber: 4 g , Sugar: 3 g , Vitamin A: 276 IU , Vitamin C: 55 mg , Calcium: 338 mg , Iron: 2 mg
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Easy Meals, Entrees, Game Day | Party, Gluten Free, Healthy, Keto, Low Carb, Main Dishes | Entree, Paleo, Pizza, Plant Based, Sheet Pan, Vegetables, Vegetarian 4 commentsCauliflower pizza crust is a delicious gluten-free, low-carb and keto pizza recipe. It’s a simple blend of cauliflower, eggs, cheese, and a few spices that’s flattened and baked into a golden crust. Freeze it for later or top it off with fresh ingredients for a healthy dinner recipe.
Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe Keto, Almond Flour
I’m happy that cauliflower is having a star moment right now. From cauliflower steaks to roasted cauliflower soup, this vegetable can transform into just about anything! But when cauliflower pizza crusts became a thing, I knew I had to whip up a version of my own.
While you can buy pre-made cauliflower pizza crusts, corn starch or potato starch tends to be the main ingredient in these products. So by making it yourself, you’ll know your crust is made from fresh ingredients without unnecessary additives.
There’s several options when it comes to making cauliflower rice. You can make it from fresh cauliflower, frozen florets, or buy it pre-riced. But if you’re wondering which type of cauliflower is best to use, here’s the answer. After testing all three variations, the consistency turned out pretty much the same for each.
Low Carb Pizza Crust (keto, Vegan)
I know pre-riced cauliflower may not be available for many people. So choosing between fresh cauliflower and frozen florets, the frozen florets required the least amount of work (no cutting mess or cooking needed). Thus, it quickly became my favorite method.
Now that you’ve got your cauliflower all prepped, here’s the full recipe on how to make the crust. Watch the tutorial video below to see how I make it step-by-step!
Pro Tip: If you’d like to get your cauliflower crust as crispy as possible, bake it on a pizza stone rather than a baking sheet.
The Best Cauliflower Crust Pizza (gf, Low Carb, Keto)
Now comes the fun part – pizza toppings! One thing I will note here is that chunkier is better. You don’t want your ingredients to be too oily or runny, otherwise it will make your crust even soggier.
In terms of flavor, the combinations are endless. But, I’ve decided to whip up two of my favorite flavors: pesto chicken and Margherita pizza. You can find the full recipes below, but here’s a quick run down of what ingredients you’ll need.
If you want to meal prep for the week, frozen pizza crusts will be your best friend. Once you’ve baked the crust, let it cool and then place it into an airtight container or freezer safe bags.
Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Because a large 9-inch round pizza is harder to store, I recommend making two smaller crusts and stacking them on top of each other, with parchment paper in between. Even better, double this recipe and make 4 small crusts for the future. They’ll last for up to 3 months in the freezer.
When you’re ready to make your pizza, just remove it from the freezer, and re-heat it in the oven. Bake it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes to thaw, then add your toppings and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cooked through.
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