Description
This Easy Protein Pizza is a gluten-free, high-protein twist on a classic favorite. The dough is made with Greek yogurt for extra protein, and it’s topped with flavorful pizza sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Quick, easy, and satisfying, this pizza is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Protein Pizza Dough:
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
For the Topping:
- 2/3 cup pizza sauce (or more if needed)
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the Greek yogurt and mix until a dough forms. If dough is sticky, add a little more flour until manageable.
- Roll out the dough on the prepared baking sheet to desired thickness.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
- Slice and serve warm. Add additional toppings if desired.
Notes
- For extra protein, top with cooked chicken, turkey pepperoni, or veggies.
- If using regular flour instead of gluten-free, the dough will be slightly more elastic.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/3 pizza)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg