Miss Eating Pizza? Here’s How to Make it Healthier

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Amanda C
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Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world, but for those trying to eat healthily, it’s not exactly part of our meal plans. The gooey cheese, the chunky tomato sauce, the doughy crust, and the toppings—what’s not to love? There’s nothing wrong with eating pizza, but there are many healthier ways to enjoy it. Here are five creative healthy pizzas.

Cauliflower Crust

This gluten-free alternative is available in most grocery stores and you can make it from scratch with cauliflower, egg, Parmesan, garlic, almond flour, salt, and pepper.

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when your 🧠 says 🥗 but your ♥️ says 🍕, you pile veggies (and turkey sausage) on a cauliflower crust and satisfy all organs 🤣⁣ ⁣ resetting my vacation mindset has been slightly challenging haha… I’m used to piña coladas at noon and a fitness plan of “long walks on the beach” so Monday was definitely a slap in the face 😂😳 sometimes I come back craving all the greens and sometimes it’s harder to get out of the “oh why not!” state of mind haha.⁣ ⁣ well we’ve cooked pasta and pizza so you know where my head is still at lol 😆 here is what we’re working with tonight: ⁣ @traderjoes cauliflower crust⁣ @delallofoods pizza sauce⁣ thinly sliced green bell pepper⁣ thinly sliced white onion⁣ @jennieo preseasoned Italian flavored ground turkey⁣ @tillamook mozzarella cheese ⁣ ⁣ pro tip: for the perfect crust, precook your cauliflower crust right on your oven rack for 10 mins per side. add toppings + place onto a cooking sheet for another 5-10 minutes! ⁣ #vacationmode #cauliflowerpizza

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Frittata Pizza

Have breakfast for dinner with this pizza by baking eggs in the oven, topping them with tomato sauce, cheese, and your favorite veggies. You’ll also be getting some protein in the process!

Portobello Pizza

If you love mushrooms, you’ll love this portobello pizza. Just bake mushroom caps until they’re soft and top them with sauce and cheese until everything is hot and melted.

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It’s Friday🥳 It’s been a long week with a lot of exciting changes. I still can’t believe I can call myself an RDN. This is my biggest accomplishment yet! I’m excited to have a relaxing weekend and catch up on much needed sleep 😴 I also plan to make these delicious portobello pizzas! What are your plans for the weekend? Comment below 👇👇👇👇 . . Portobello pizzas are a healthy and low carb alternative to traditional pizza. They are the perfect weekend healthy treat. Portobello pizzas are a great appetizer, side dish, or have all of them for a meal! The best part is they ONLY take 10mins to make! 🍕🍄🌿 . . Direction: Place the oven on broil. Clean off the portobello mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems. Add 2 tbsp pizza sauce to each mushroom. Sprinkle them with mozzarella cheese. Add a couple sliced grape tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and garlic powder to each. Broil for 5 mins or until cheese is crispy. Top with a few fresh basil leaves.

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Sweet Potato Crust

This crust will taste like sweet potatoes, but if you like sweet potatoes you’re in luck. The crust is five ingredients: sweet potato, rolled oats, egg, garlic powder, and olive oil. Once the crust is complete, you can add on your favorite toppings.

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First post of 2020! 🌟🥳⁣ ⁣ I made this sweet potato crust pizza and it’s MIND BLOWING! 🍠 -> 🍕⁣ ⁣ This recipe is from @pippinjardine’s ebook! I was so surprised how good it turned out! ⁣ ⁣ (I honestly like it better than “normal” pizza!) ⁣ ⁣ The crust is so crispy and flavorful from all the wonderful spices! 🤤 It has a lot more flavor than “normal” pizza, which I think is why this pizza stands out! Plus it’s vegan, and better for you than @dominos pizza. ⁣ 😂⁣ ⁣ I topped my pizza with pasta sauce, leftover tofu scramble, nutritional yeast, spinach, and onion! Seriously tastes AMAZING and it’s super versatile so you can make it to your liking. ⁣ ⁣ I really recommend Pippin’s ebook. As you can tell by my posts, I use her recipes A LOT. If you’re vegan or trying to eat more plant based, buy it to get more meal inspiration!! 🌱⁣ ⁣ Have a great day, and I hope 2020 is an awesome year for YOU! 💕

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Spaghetti Squash Crust

Spaghetti squash isn’t just a pasta substitute, it’s also great for pizza. All you’ll need for this crust is spaghetti squash, egg, rice flour, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.