Keto pizza

Keto pizza

Pizza, meet keto. It's a simple take on how to get your pizza fix without the carbs. It’s everything you want — whether it is a simple pepperoni, cheese and tomato-sauce version, or a loaded extravaganza. Make it your own.
August 9 2019 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal

Keto pizza

Pizza, meet keto. It's a simple take on how to get your pizza fix without the carbs. It’s everything you want — whether it is a simple pepperoni, cheese and tomato-sauce version, or a loaded extravaganza. Make it your own.
USMetric
2 servingservings

Ingredients

Crust
  • 4 4 eggeggs
  • 1½ cups (6 oz.) 350 ml (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Topping
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp unsweetened tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1¼ cups (6 oz.) 300 ml (170 g) shredded provolone cheese
  • 1½ oz. 45 g pepperoni
  • olives (optional)
For serving
  • 2 oz. (1 cup) 55 g (230 ml) leafy greens
  • ¼ cup 60 ml olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Start by making the crust. Crack eggs into a medium-sized bowl and add shredded cheese. Give it a good stir to combine.
  3. Use a spatula to spread the cheese and egg batter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can form two round circles or just make one large rectangular pizza. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the pizza crust turns golden. Remove and let cool for a minute or two.
  4. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (225°C).
  5. Spread tomato sauce on the crust and sprinkle oregano on top. Top with cheese and place the pepperoni and olives on top.
  6. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the pizza has turned a golden brown color.
  7. Serve with a fresh salad on the side.

Why is mozzarella cheese used for keto pizza crust?

For this recipe, cheese is necessary. Feel free to use other types of cheese, like goat cheese if you try to avoid cow's milk. You can also mix different kinds of cheese to find the flavor combination that works best for you.

Can I substitute eggs in keto pizza crust?

Unfortunately, eggs are necessary for this pizza crust recipe.

Is keto pizza crust gluten-free?

Yes! Every recipe on our website is gluten-free. We have many other pizza crust recipes to choose from. Check out the recipe carousel below for more!

What pizza sauces are low-carb?

This recipe uses a tomato sauce base, but you can also use pesto, alfredo sauce, or a homemade BBQ sauce. All recipes are available on our site.

If you choose a sauce that is pre-made make sure there is no added sugar.

What pizza toppings are low carb?

Low-carb and keto topping options are endless: bacon, salami, mushrooms, blue cheese, shredded chicken, sautéed onions, feta cheese… you know what you like!

How long will keto pizza keep in the fridge?

This pizza keeps for at least 2-3 days in the fridge and reheats great in the microwave.

Can I freeze keto pizza crust?

When you're in the process of baking this pizza, bake an extra plain crust or two and put it in the freezer. Put parchment paper in between the crusts if you're making more than one. Whenever you're in the mood for pizza, grab a crust, top it with whatever is in your fridge and bake it until bubbly and warm. Voila! Dinner in no time!

Can I use keto pizza crust for other recipes?

You can also use the crust as a wrap and fill it with anything you like, for example tuna salad, scrambled eggs, or your favorite deli meat and cheese for a quick meal on the go.

 

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424 comments

  1. 201
    Kathy
    June 24 2018
    my first attempt yes it tasted like an omlette the second time around I used a bigger pan and spread it thin on a greased with butter cookie sheet. I baked it for less than 15 minutes. just until it turned a crust like brown,(a little more than golden but not burned. then let it cool completely. ran a spatula under it to loosen it then topped it. baking just until the topping cheese melted. it didnt taste like a flour crust pizza with good reason its not flour crust. to me it tasted like a crispy cheese crust. I will be making this again. :)
  2. 202
    Violet
    June 24 2018
    I got some strong stomach pains after eating this, and also the chicken and broccoli earlier this week, but only after one of the times I ate it. Dull stabbing pains at my solar plexus. Any idea what could be causing this? For me the keto flu has persisted, intermittently. It lifted gloriously on Monday afternoon, and then returned Friday when I got my period and has been with me all weekend. Also, as the week goes on I am feeling more nauseated by food in general (though occasionally feeling wistful longings for toast or other carbs), and thus I have started skipping some meals or only eating part of them, not a whole "serving".
    Replies: #254, #258
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  4. 204
    Sarah
    July 5 2018
    Mine came out a perfect egg and cheese omelet. I don't know how this could make a pizza crust?
    Reply: #242
  5. 205
    Julie
    July 6 2018
    I loved this pizza!!! I added shredded chicken and fresh basil. I will make it again this weekend so i can use up the tomato paste.
  6. 206
    Julie
    July 6 2018
    me again, i’m also gonna try making it in my cast iron skillet sprayed with olive oil.
  7. 207
    Ellie
    July 7 2018
    I'm making 2 servings. How much almond flour should I use?
    Also what are the calories?
    Reply: #208
  8. 208
    Reply to comment #207 by Ellie
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    July 8 2018
    Hi Ellie!

    In this recipe you don't use almond flour.

    I'm making 2 servings. How much almond flour should I use?
    Also what are the calories?

  9. 209
    Valentina Hain
    July 16 2018
    Oh wow, I read a lot of replies and just made it for the first time. Delicious!! I did tweak it just a little after reading replies, so I only used 3 eggs, blended them first, added 4 oz of shredded mozzarella and 2-3 oz of Parmesan, added salt , garlic powder and a little oregano, blended it well, added 1/2 cup of almond flour, blended, spread it thin, baked for 15 mins on 400. Let it cool off for 2-5 mins, topped with olive oil, tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and olives. Baked for ten more minutes on 450 and amazing!! This was done on parchment paper as instructed, no sticking issues whatsoever, nice and crispy crust, flavored, no egg taste at all!! My super picky kids loved it! So happy for this recipe, thanks!!
    Reply: #253
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    George
    July 20 2018
    Oh my gosh! This is absolutely fantastic. I would have never guessed that eggs and cheese would taste like pizza crust. I made the recipe for two people and failed to realize that the instructions were for 1 person and I did not account for that. So, we got a rather thick crust because I only used one cookie sheet instead of two.
  11. 211
    -SineCera-
    July 22 2018
    This pizza is AMAZING!

    I've mixed the eggs with the finely grated cheese ( not roughly grated, so it would have a more paste-like texture), and I've let it sit for about 20minutes.
    Spread it on baking paper, baked it for about 15 minutes. Boy, when I opened the oven door...that delicious aroma. I've also added basil and garlic powder into the "dough" mixture.
    Topped it with our favourites, bacon, olives and roughly grated cheese. 15more minutes and Voilá!
    BUT! The most amazing part is that on the next day, it tastes 100/100 like "regular" pizza!!! Fresly out of the oven the crust can be reckognised as one without flour (the taste is great here too), but on the day after it's even more delicious!

    ...and guilt free :P

  12. 212
    Shelly Dall
    July 27 2018
    First time making this "crust" and we loved it! Hard to tell it wasn't a flour crust. added arugula and a some olive oil after taking it out of the oven. Super yummy, even my 24 year son liked it.

    You could use this recipe and make tortilla shells or a breakfast pizza. I'm sharing with my Keto friends. Thank you @dietdoctor

  13. 213
    Melanie
    July 27 2018
    Amazing! Everyone loved it! Evan people that weren’t on keto. Definitely will be making again!
  14. 214
    Lucca
    July 30 2018
    This was amazing!
    I used 2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano and 4 oz mozzarella with the 4 eggs for the crust. Make sure your oven is hot when you put it in the oven.
    I also sprinkled Italian herbs on the tomato paste before adding my toppings.
    Then I topped it with 3 oz mozzarella and 2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano.
    I made one large pizza 8"x11" (2 servings) and then cut it in half.
    As we Italians would say... Squisito!!
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    Jade
    August 1 2018
    IT WAS SOO GOOD AND SIMPLE 10/10 RECOMMEND 💜
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  18. 221
    Cameo
    August 4 2018
    Excellent! The crust was a bit eggy until I put tomato paste, **pesto**, meat, more mozz and parmesan on it for the second bake.
    Then it was just pizza-y-deliciousness. And the hubby loved it, too! Thank you!
  19. 222
    Gil
    August 4 2018
    Just made this pizza this evening :) Followed the instructions and added pizza toppings that I like, it turned out FABULOUS !! I suggest using a 9 x 12 cake pan/casserole pan, using a cookie sheet and parchment is tricky. You pour the crust concoction on to the cookie sheet, it is very liquid y and kind of just flows into place. Still worked OK, but nothing like a circle : Great recipe !!
  20. 223
    Matt
    August 4 2018
    Mine came out disgusting. Huge mouth full of egg, gross. I may try it again and cut way back on the amount of eggs so the crust comes out thinner.
  21. 224
    Greg
    August 4 2018
    I just made it and agree that it just makes a floppy omelette. I put the stuff on it and it tasted like some kind of omelette pizza. Not for me.
  22. 225
    Vashti
    August 7 2018
    Hi everyone.

    I read all 224 comments on this recipe before I started, lol right?... gained some really great tips, thanks. Needless to say, this turned out successfully.

    No sticking of parchment paper bought from a $3 store... was initially quite concerned *sighs*

    I did 2 servings =1 person (for dinner tonight + lunch tomorrow). Used 2 eggs (instead of 4 which from previous reviews, is said to be too much liquid) and mixed it with 6 oz mozzarella cheese. Added a little salt and garlic powder to the batter as someone suggested. Spreaded it thinly in a circle on the parchment paper and baked until golden brown. I flipped the batter (another useful tip, thanks) and added tomato sause, cheese, greens (spinach, kale & other greens... definitely not 5oz leafy greens but...) more cheese, oregano, pepperoni, onion and the remainder of the cheese (5 oz cheese total). The aroma is wonderful! The taste, exquisite!... and no I couldn't taste any egg :) :)

    I enjoyed this meal a bit too much! I look forward to being this excited about the other recipes throughout my Keto journey.

  23. 226
    Tammy
    August 8 2018
    Made this and it tasted like a glorified omlet hubby and kids liked it though
  24. 227
    Rina
    August 9 2018
    I have been craving pizza and this hit the spot ! Used 2 oz goat cheese and 4 oz mozarella in crust, which came out crispy and perfect. Found a pizza sauce with only 3 carbs and added minced garlic and crushed red pepper. Even my carb loving husband loved it!
  25. 228
    Lucy
    August 11 2018
    Made this and I really enjoyed it. So filling :)
  26. 229
    Maria Gutier
    August 12 2018
    I have several suggestions for this recipe. First grease the baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil approximately 2tbs . Second add 1tbs Italian mix herbs, 1 tbs butter, and 1tsp garlic to crust mixture. This gives it a much more authentic Italian crust taste. Finally if you like spicy try adding pickled jalepanos to the topping list. It adds another dimension of flavor to the dish and keeps your tastebuds guessing. I found it tasted a lot less like an omlette and much closer to pizza with these easy additions. Cheers!
    Reply: #231
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    Myrna
    August 13 2018
    I haven't had pizza in years because I don't eat bread. I have to say, when I tried this I was a bit skeptical about how it would taste. Wow, was I surprised. This is one of my favorite recipes by far. I have this once every two weeks. So delish!!!
  28. 231
    Reply to comment #229 by Maria Gutier
    Ketofied
    August 16 2018
    I

    This gives it a much more "authentic Italian crust taste."

    Not sure about authentic. I currently live in Naples, Italy (home of pizza) and they do not add seasonings to pizza crust, it's a very plain dough. That may be an "authentic" American-Italian thing.

  29. 232
    rebecca
    August 17 2018
    USE THE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO SAUCE FROM OLIVE GARDEN! I added about 1/2 cup of Almond Flour, separated the eggs, whipped the egg whites so they were almost firm, blended the cheese, whipped egg whites and yolks along with some dried oregano. Followed the cooking instructions. Once we were ready to eat, we drizzled Olive Garden's Alfredo sauce over the top (in replacement of tomato sauce) and it tasted amazing. Highly recommend doing this. And because the sauce is rich in fat (very low carbs, if any) I was full after eating half of my personal pizza.
  30. 233
    Velvet
    August 18 2018
    I just made this pizza precisely as prescribed. It is delicious and not at all "eggy". I used jalapenos, red onions, and pepperoni as my toppings. I also used a Mexican cheese mix and four eggs for the crust. Delis!
  31. 234
    Kevin Cummings
    August 19 2018
    I would love to post a pic of the results - I used the tips from Valentina, and the house smells wonderful. I am a topping-aholic so it cooked for a few extra minutes.

    It was reeeeeeallllly good!

    Next tume, because i pile the toppings, I will give the crust another minute or two.

    Very pleased, thanks

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    Rose
    August 25 2018
    What size cookie sheet?
  34. 239
    Marc W
    August 26 2018
    LOL - Don't fall for it! Thats not a pizza! It's an omlettte masquarading as a PIZZA!
    Reply: #299
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    Jo
    August 29 2018
    After reading the comments I must say I was doubting this recipe but my pizza craving convinced me to try.
    IT'S NOT BAD! It was a really good surprise.
    I used 4 eggs and shredded mozzarella for the crust, I used a little bit more than the recipe though, and 2 tbsp of parmesan to thicken it, I followed some comments and seasoned it with herbs and smoked garlic, I also added a couple drops of white vinegar to be sure it doesn't taste eggy.
    And It didn't!
    I won't say it's the same as bread crust but come on people, it's a substitute not a magic trick.
    It actually tasted really cheesy to me but my guess is it's because of the strong taste of pamesan, I'll try with only mozzarella next time.
    I put smoked ham, musrooms and olives on top, and oregano in the tomato sauce, and even eating the leftovers cold at lunchtime today it really wasn't bad, and so filling.
    When it's fresh from the oven it honestly did the trick for me, the flavory sauce and toppings are there, I had a good taste of pizza in my mouth, who needs bread crust?
    My craving was satisfied without having to call it a cheat day.
    Thumbs up!!
  36. 241
    courtney
    August 30 2018
    I actually just came across this recipe on another site and made it last night except I didnt use egg in the "crust". I used a non stick pan and put a little olive oil on the pan ( I let it sit in the oven at 500 to heat it up) then sprinkled just a good amount of mozz cheese on the pan, it should melt instantly and then I put it back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until it was golden and crispy then added my toppings and put it back in the oven for another 5 minutes (still at 500 degrees) and i kid you not the cheese crust tasted so real, it was a little flimsy but fold it right up and its a pizza all the way around!
  37. 242
    Reply to comment #204 by Sarah
    B.A.
    September 1 2018
    We mix a little bit of olive oil and garlic into the crust to thin it out a bit. The garlic gives it a touch more flavor and takes out some of the egg taste.
  38. 243
    Amie Adams
    September 3 2018
    - I replaced the eggs with chia seeds (2T or 15g chia seeds and 6T or 56g water, soaked for 10min).
    - And, I blitzed the cheese and chia seed mix in the mini blender for a short time to mix ingredients better.
    - Cooked base as per recipe, then, turned it over, put back in oven for a few minutes to dry top a bit.
    - Then, back to recipe - take out oven, up temperature, toppings, finish in oven, enjoy!

    Base tastes less eggy, still light, pliable, thin, yummy. And ... better for my weight loss than delicious FatBoys pizza recipe. (64kg to date, 5kg to go)

    I took this pizza to a friend’s Pizza Night and my friends wanted to steal my ‘diet’ pizza rather than eat their own!

    Thank you for another great recipe.

  39. 244
    Amy
    September 6 2018
    Help! How much is one serving? 1 whole pizza? 1 slice?

    (1 pizza bring the pizza I would get after following the recipe for 1 serving)

    Ingredients
    Crust
    2 eggs
    3 oz. shredded cheese, preferably mozzarella or provolone
    Topping
    1½ tbsp tomato paste
    ½ tsp dried oregano
    2½ oz. shredded cheese
    ¾ oz. pepperoni

  40. 245
    jenny
    September 13 2018
    I was worried it would simply be a "glorified omelette" or have an eggy taste, but it didn't! I made the recipe for one serving in my toaster oven and mixed in about a 1/4 tsp of garlic powder and salt for the crust, and instead of topping it with pepperoni and olives, I used goat cheese, spinach and truffle oil. Also, instead of tomato paste, I used 1/4 cup of Rao's sensitive marinara sauce. It was super delicious! From my experience, this is the easiest, most low-carb way to satisfy my pizza craving during my keto journey. Thank you for this keeper of a recipe :)
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    christina bell
    September 16 2018
    This ended up being pretty tasty. I did let it sit for a few mintues to kind of thicken a bit more. I also added garlic powder to the dough. I cooked it on a griddle which worked out great for flipping it, and was big enough to make two pizzas at once, that way I get a whole other pizza for tomorrow. ;)
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    Stefanie
    September 17 2018
    Could it be cooked in a skillet instead of the oven, or will it end up more omelet-like?
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    Jenn
    September 19 2018
    Is the 8 grams carb count for the whole pizza or per serving? If I am making this for two people, should I double the ingredients? Thank you!
    Reply: #249
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    Reply to comment #248 by Jenn
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    September 21 2018
    Hi Jenn!

    It's 8 gram per serving. (Choose 2 servings in the menu on the left hand side of the recipe.)

    Is the 8 grams carb count for the whole pizza or per serving? If I am making this for two people, should I double the ingredients? Thank you!

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    Alec
    September 22 2018
    This made a HUGE mess in my oven. Putting the crust mixture in something with sides is definitely necessary. Maybe a cake pan or 8in square baking dish? Using just a baking sheet, the mixture completely flattened and egg got all over everything.
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