Pizza has always been one of our favorite foods, so when Mick and I switched over to the ketogenic lifestyle, I knew we would likely create a new low-carb version. After lots and lots of recipe testing, we finally dialed in this delicious and easy keto pizza recipe. This recipe is featured in my best selling book, Simply Keto, but I wanted to share it with all of you here on the blog. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think!
Packed full of traditional pizza flavors, this keto-friendly pizza recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Top with any of your favorite low-carb veggies for even more yumminess. Experiment with different seasonings in the crust to come up with your perfect version of this recipe. Adding fresh basil also compliments this pizza well.
With just 5 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time, this easy keto pizza can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner in almost no time at all.
Easy Keto Pizza
Start by preheating the oven to 425.
First make the crust. Combine the mozzarella, almond flour, garlic powder in salt in a microwave-safe bowl, and stir until well blended. Microwave for 25 seconds. Knead the dough with your hands for a few seconds.
Add the egg yolk while the dough is still warm. Knead until combined and roll into a ball. Form a disk as if you were making a hamburger patty. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and use your hands to press into a circle 5 to 6 inches in diameter and about 1⁄4 inch thick. You can also use a rolling pin. If the dough cools too much to form properly, place it back in the microwave for 10 seconds.
Use a fork to poke holes in several places throughout the crust before baking. Bake on the top rack for 8 to 10 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
Now you’ll make your pizza! Remove the crust from the oven and flip it over. Top the flatter side with the pizza sauce and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Add the pepperoni slices (and any other toppings,) then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
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- 🔪 Prep 5 mins
- 🔥 Cook 15 mins
- ⏱ Total 20 mins
- 🍽 Yield 1
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Pizza Slicer
Ingredients
Crust
Toppings
Instructions
6 steps- Place an oven rack in the top position. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Make the crust: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, and salt and stir until well blended. Microwave for 25 seconds.
- Knead the dough with your hands for a few seconds. Add the egg yolk while the dough is still warm. Knead until combined and roll into a ball. Form a disk as if you were making a hamburger patty. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and use your hands to press into a circle 5 to 6 inches in diameter and about 1⁄4 inch thick (or use a rolling pin). If the dough cools too much to form properly, place it back in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- Use a fork to poke holes in several places throughout the crust before baking. Bake on the top rack for 8 to 10 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven and flip it over. Top the flatter side with the pizza sauce and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Next, add the pepperoni slices, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle the pizza with Italian seasoning before serving.
Notes
If you’re a fan of pizza like I am, don’t miss these recipes for Keto Pizza Egg Cups and Savory Pizza Chaffles. Yum!
60 Comments
Rob
April 11, 2018 at 12:31 pmGreat recipe! Inspired me to buy the book!
I’m fairly new to Keto and was really missing pizza. I have a question on the way the macros are calculated .. I looked at the nutrition information for the sauce and saw something that’s puzzled me on a number of labels. under the Carbohydrates section of the label, it states there are 6 grams of carbs per serving. It breaks Total Carbohydrate down by stating that 1 gram is dietary fiber and 3 grams per serving are sugars. That makes 4 grams of carbohydrate. There are 6 grams total per serving. Where/what are the other two grams of carbohydrate?
When I’m figuring the macros in a situation like this, are the net carbs per serving 6 (Total Carbs) – 1 (Fiber) for 5 net carbs per serving or 6 (Total Carbs) – 3 (Everything not labeled sugar) for 3 net carbs per serving? Probably a newb question but one I haven’t found a general answer to.
I’m looking forward to making this with my favorite toppings.
Lynda Delaney
April 12, 2018 at 3:33 amHi Suzanne
The Pizza looks delicious!
I’m wondering if I can substitute the Almond flour as I do not like the taste (sorry).
Many thanks
Lynda
Suzanne
April 12, 2018 at 5:24 amHi Lynda! You can possibly use ground flax meal or coconut flour, you just might have to play around with the amounts.
Toni
April 30, 2018 at 12:56 amHi! Thank you for posting this recipe. I can’t wait to try it. The only issue is that I don’t use a microwave. What can I use to heat up the flour mixture.
Maggie
August 24, 2018 at 4:52 amI just heat it up on the stove in a sauce pan and it’s seemed to work just fine
Londa
January 16, 2019 at 3:33 pmI would think you could use a double boiler or a glass bowl over boiling water if you don’t have one. But that is just a guess and not sure how long it would take.
I use that method to make my cheese sauces.
maryam sadeghnejad
May 24, 2018 at 4:03 amThank you for your recipe. I love pizza so much.
Jeannie
June 7, 2018 at 10:17 pmHi there, very new to your site, but glad I found you! Wanted to ask if the crusts could be put together, then frozen either before or after baking? I think it would be awesome to have a pre-made stack of crusts ready to make pizzas with. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks so much.
Suzanne
January 13, 2020 at 8:49 pmYes you can freeze precooked crusts! They also can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. They are great to have on hand.
Jen
June 10, 2018 at 1:55 pmThis was delicious! I doubled the recipe so I could share with my husband and it worked great. He loved it and he’s not eating strictly Keto. I will be making this again. Thank you so much!
Melissa
June 18, 2018 at 12:21 amFantastic! This was easy and tasty. Much easier to work with than the other Keto pizza. This will be a breeze even on a weekday. Thank you!
Jenae Camille Hennessey
June 18, 2018 at 9:53 pmDo you think I’d be able to make a couple of these and freeze them so I could take them to work? I’m just wondering if they’d reheat in the microwave since we don’t have an over or toaster oven. Thanks!
Martha
June 21, 2018 at 10:58 amThis was by far the best keto easy recipe and my Hubs LOVED it also… Thanks so much, love your book…
Stacey Davis
June 25, 2018 at 12:22 amVery nice recipe. Also love the clean look of our site. Well done.
Stacey
Carly
July 14, 2018 at 11:17 pmIs a serving one slice of pizza or the whole pizza?
Suzanne
January 13, 2020 at 9:51 pmOne serving is the entire pizza!
mrs eve
August 2, 2018 at 6:00 pmi had my doubts in the beginning , but it was delicious! great taste, great testure.
Keshia
August 18, 2018 at 7:17 pmWe love this pizza! Just curious how does the nutrition info change if not including the pepperoni?
Suzanne
January 13, 2020 at 10:00 pmIt will go down in calories and fat.
Angela Neil
August 19, 2018 at 2:42 pmMy husband loves this too! So good! Tastes like real pizza.
Macy
August 27, 2018 at 3:36 pmThis is one of my favorite go to’s – have you ever tried freezing the dough to save time so you can just pop them in the oven when you’re ready to make or would the ingredients not do well that way you think?
Suzanne
January 27, 2020 at 9:52 pmHi Macy, I actually cook the dough first and then freeze it.
Salty
September 16, 2018 at 8:05 pmThis was fantastic! Yes, was, because I already ate it! Easy to make, perfect for one person and for those of us who don’t have time to cook very often. I was able to make this in my toaster oven.
Jenny M
October 4, 2018 at 6:39 pmHave you ever tried to make the crust ahead and freeze them? Just wondering if they would freeze ok…
Karen
October 15, 2018 at 5:09 pmWow, this is yum! And, easy to make. Besides this being a great meal for my family, I will make this for entertaining with friends who are not on a Keto Diet! I love that you can spread it thin and it stays that way – perfect for a light Hors d’oeuvre! The cheese and almond pair well with all toppings. It was very surprising to me that this was so delightful, a keeper!
Wade
October 15, 2018 at 10:12 pmPhenomenal. Thank you for this new favourite on the beginning of my keto journey.
Nanc
November 9, 2018 at 4:27 amThis is awesome! I am in heaven right now. Thank you thank you thank you for this recipe. I cannot tell you how much I missed pizza, but no more! Again thank you for this simple, delicious recipe.
Ola
November 13, 2018 at 4:46 amThanks for this idea! My husband was soo happy finally to eat a real pizza. We both on Keto Diet since September))
Linda cunningham
December 3, 2018 at 7:11 pmHow many servings in this personal pizza? Ty
Suzanne
January 13, 2020 at 10:18 pmHi Linda, each pizza is one serving.
Jen
December 30, 2018 at 9:55 pmHi! First I want to tell you how truly inspirational you are! Second, can these crusts be made ahead of time? I’d like to make them on Sundays for later in the week.
Suzanne
February 3, 2020 at 8:41 pmHi Jen! Thank you! You can make the crust ahead of time and keep it in your fridge and use within a week or you can also freeze them. Enjoy!
Angela Davis
December 31, 2018 at 5:08 pmI just read your BOOK! WHAT A MASTERPIECE✊???????? I have purchased several TOP RATED KETO Cookbooks and Yours is BY FAR the best! I think nothing beats experience. You have LOST the weight eating this Way of eating and it a lifestyle which in my opinion is the way it has to be .. I lived the Atkins lifestyle for about 15 + yeas but now thet i am older and also have hypothyroidism I find i need ro watch my calories and my carbs.. KETO is perfect! I also probably wasnt eating ENOUGH FAT! Keto has much more structure in the best way! Your recipes are so appealing to my palate I hope you write another book soon! I think it will he a success! Your recipes are the most easy and flavorful! I was searching online for gourmet-ish KETO food and you are the only one that is THERE! Esspecially your dessert! Not to mention your inspiring story.. I will he writing this almost identical review on AMAZON for your book!
Cara
January 10, 2019 at 1:42 amWhat is a sugar free pizza sauce that you recommend? Thanks
Suzanne
February 3, 2020 at 8:39 pmHi Cara, I always use Rao’s marinara or Rao’s pizza sauce.
Chastidy
January 14, 2019 at 2:06 amOh my goodness the pizza was amazing. It was a big hit with the entire family
Suzanne
February 10, 2019 at 6:23 amSo glad you enjoyed it!
Austin Williams
January 20, 2019 at 2:09 amKeto is life changing. Another 1:1 taste substitute for an old favorite….thanks for the recipe! Quick, fun, and tasty. Cheers my fellow Ketoers, good luck on your goals!
Alison
January 23, 2019 at 11:28 pmI made this tonight and it was great! Thanks for sharing all your easy tips, tricks and recipes. The book is very helpful. Also, that biscuit in a cup is yummy.
shayna
February 3, 2019 at 9:35 pmhi and thanks for this recipe. does your macro information include the pepperoni?
Suzanne
February 3, 2020 at 8:39 pmHey Shayna! Yes it does include the pepperoni.
Jessica R.
February 10, 2019 at 1:46 amI love this recipe!! I need to work on my kneading skills though. My pizza was like three inches wide, almost deep dish. Hehe other than that, it was absolutely fantastic! Thank you!
Suzanne
February 10, 2019 at 6:24 amHaha! Yeah, you’ll want to spread it out more next time! : )
Jess
February 12, 2019 at 5:40 amI absolutely LOVE this crust!! I dislike the consistency of almond and coconut flour, but this is AMAZING. So far I have only found recipes that taste too much like egg, cant even taste it in this. I made mine thin and fell in love. I am going to use this for my taco shells also.
Suzanne
December 12, 2019 at 5:45 amGreat idea using it for taco shells!
Carrie
June 13, 2019 at 7:58 pmJust ordered the cookbook. Very new t Keto (day 2 to be exact lol). Came here looking for simple recipes with normal ingredients I can find at the grocery store.
Mary Beth Barr
September 5, 2019 at 10:42 pmI love that this is a small pizza! It have me a chance to try it out before making too much. The crust was nice and crispy…though a little dense. I used Rao’s marinara–4grand in a half cup.(I used a tablespoon). I used a whole egg. Not sure why just the yolk–carb count? Added green pepper, mushroom, some onion and pepperoni. Delicious! Keep these recipes coming!
Mary Beth Barr
September 5, 2019 at 10:43 pm4 grams carb I mean…
Bekki
September 11, 2019 at 10:48 pmHello! Amazing recipe thank you for it! My teenage daughter and I both loved it!! I wondered if you had the info for ONLY the crust without toppings by chance? Thanks ????
Suzanne
September 15, 2019 at 11:01 pmHey there. So glad you’re enjoying the pizza. Unfortunately I don’t have the macros for just the crust, but I will put that on a list to do! Until then you can calculate it via MyFitnessPal! Thanks again!
Angie Austin-Leyva
September 12, 2019 at 11:49 pmTHIS!!! This looks fantastic! I have a quick question…what is considered a serving size for this pizza? I just purchased your book and I can’t wait to dig in and finally get my life on track!
THANK YOU!!!
Suzanne
September 15, 2019 at 11:02 pmThank you! This recipe makes one personal size pizza that serves one.
Kathryn Johnson
February 22, 2020 at 9:04 pmThis is my go to for a quick pizza! Love it and it’s so easy.
Judy
March 4, 2020 at 3:48 pmLike a few others I need to work on spreading it a little more! The taste is awesome. Thank you so much for the recipe! I actually got the recipe out of your book but wanted to come here to leave feedback.
Louise
May 11, 2020 at 4:19 pmCan you recommend a keto friendly red sauce that can be bought in a jar?
Suzanne
May 11, 2020 at 4:20 pmHi Louise! I like Rao’s Marinara Sauce.
Erin
May 13, 2020 at 6:31 pmHi- is this whole milk mozzarella?
Suzanne
May 14, 2020 at 1:31 pmHi Erin, I use low-moisture part skim mozzarella, which is what you would commonly find as pre-shredded cheese in the cheese aisle.
Carole
February 21, 2022 at 6:41 amGood Morning! I am getting ready to meal prep and I wanted to make some extra pizza crusts that I can freeze. While I see that the crust is freezable, I need to see if the crusts can be rolled out flat an frozen or if you can just freeze the dough before you flatten it out. This might be a simple question, but cooking is not my gift and I don’t know if it makes a difference or not.
I have both of your books and was amazed at how easy they are to follow and how simple the recipes are to make. Usually, it takes me so long to make something (that typically never turns out right), that by the time I am done cooking, I have no interest whatsoever in the finished product. After meal prepping last weekend, I ate keto all week and dropped 5 pounds (with the operative word in that sentence being ‘dropped’ !) I know it’s mostly water weight, but it encouraging to know that I can eat keto meals all week that I actually like. Thanks for the time and effort you took to share and make accessible, your knowledge and experience.
Suzanne
March 21, 2022 at 8:57 amAw, thank you so much!That means so much to me. I would roll it out before freezing.