These are cheesy high-protein pizza boats. Crispy low-carb base loaded with sauce, melted mozzarella, peppers, and onions — a satisfying pizza night favorite without the carbs!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Golden melted cheese and colorful toppings
- High protein from mozzarella and protein-boosted base
- Quick and easy to make
- Perfect for lunch or dinner
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Makes 4 boats)
For the Base:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
For the Toppings:
- ½ cup sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: cooked ground turkey or chicken for extra protein
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: Melt mozzarella and cream cheese together. Mix in egg, almond flour, Italian seasoning, and salt until a dough forms.
- Divide dough into 4 portions and shape each into an oval “boat.”
- Bake the bases for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Spread sugar-free pizza sauce over each boat. Top with mozzarella, green peppers, and red onion.
- Return to the oven and bake another 8–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition (Per Boat)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: 22g
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 18g
