Low Calorie & High Protein Pepperoni Pizza
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Traditional pepperoni contains 80% fat, but turkey pepperoni has 60% protein—Italian pizzaiolos would absolutely hate this swap.

Low Calorie & High Protein Pepperoni Pizza

Craving pizza without the guilt? Dive into this deliciously satisfying Low Calorie & High Protein Pepperoni Pizza that's a breeze to whip up at home! With a crispy cauliflower crust and lean turkey pepperoni, you can indulge your taste buds while keeping your health goals in check.

quickhealthy
nut-freegluten-free

Prep

15

min

Cook

15

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥩Meat & Seafood(1)

  • 14 Beef Pepperoni Slices (can be substituted for regular pepperoni or Turkey pepperoni - Brand: Country Fresh)can be substituted for regular pepperoni or Turkey pepperoni - Brand: Country Fresh

🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)

  • 75g Egg Whites (2.65 oz)
  • 55g Low Fat Grated Cheese (Brand: Bega 50% Less Fat Grated Cheese) (1.94 oz)Brand: Bega 50% Less Fat Grated Cheese

🫙Pantry Staples(4)

  • 11g Coconut Flour (0.09 cup)
  • 65g Self Raising Flour (can be substituted for regular all purpose flour but add 1 Tsp of baking powder & salt as well) (0.52 cup)can be substituted for regular all purpose flour but add 1 Tsp of baking powder & salt as well
  • Optional Topping: 10g Honey (0.35 oz)optional
  • 5g Nutritional Yeast (0.18 oz)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)

  • Italian Seasoning & Garlic Powder

📦Other(2)

  • 140g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (4.94 oz)
  • 90g Pizza Sauce (3.18 oz)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl add self-raising flour, coconut flour, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, then mix it together.

  2. 2

    Then add egg whites and low-fat yogurt, mix it so that you have a thick paste.

  3. 3

    Using a spoon, spread it out on baking paper into a large circle.

  4. 4

    Once the base is above average size, bake it to let it slightly crisp up.

  5. 5

    Add pizza sauce, low-fat cheese, and beef pepperoni.

  6. 6

    Bake it again one more time.

  7. 7

    Add a bit of honey if desired, cut it up and enjoy.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Bake your protein pizza base at 425°F for 12-15 minutes before adding toppings to create a moisture barrier that prevents sogginess from wet toppings.technique425°F for 12-15 minutes
  • Use a 2:1 ratio of self-raising flour to coconut flour because coconut flour absorbs 4x more liquid than wheat flour, creating the right dough consistency without excess moisture.ingredient2:1 ratio
  • Whip egg whites to soft peaks before folding into the flour mixture to incorporate air and increase base volume by 30-40% for a lighter texture.technique30-40% volume increase
  • Pre-bake pepperoni slices at 375°F for 5 minutes on paper towels to render excess fat and prevent oil pools that make low-fat cheese greasy.timing375°F for 5 minutes
  • Use Greek yogurt at exactly 2% fat content rather than 0% because some fat is needed for proper dough binding while maintaining protein density of 15-18g per serving.ingredient2% fat content
Cuisine: italian
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