This is high-protein low-carb pizza. Golden cheesy crust, melted mozzarella, savory sausage, and colorful veggies — a delicious pizza night favorite without the carbs!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy golden crust and loaded toppings
- High protein from cheese and sausage
- Easy to make at home
- Perfect for pizza night or meal prep
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Makes 1 large pizza – Serves 4)
For the Crust:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
For the Toppings:
- ½ cup sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 6–8 cooked sausage or meatballs, sliced
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (red, green, orange)
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- Optional: extra Italian seasoning or Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt mozzarella and cream cheese together (about 1 minute). Stir until smooth.
- Mix in the egg, almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a thin circle on the parchment paper.
- Bake the crust for 10–12 minutes until golden and firm.
- Remove from oven. Spread pizza sauce, then top with remaining mozzarella, sausage, peppers, and olives.
- Return to the oven and bake another 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20–22 minutes Total Time: 35–40 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~320
- Protein: 24g
- Total Carbs: 7g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Fat: 22g
