Last night, I had a meeting with a fairly new nutrition client. I provided him with ways to make a healthier version of his beloved egg sandwich (omega-3-rich eggs, sprouted English muffin, avocado) and other sensible swaps. “This plan is so livable,” he remarked. Which is exactly the point—any eating plan you follow must be livable, even enjoyable. And for me, enjoyable means pizza and pasta. I’ve told you about our how I do healthy pastas, so now I’m turing my attention to pizza. Here are 10 ways to upgrade your pizza crust so you can fit a slice or two into your healthy-eating plan.
Upgrade Your Crust With…
1. Veggies
Try cauliflower crust—a concept has taken the internet (more specifically Pinterest) by storm, which really gives you the feeling of pizza crust.
2. Ancient Grains
My favorite, truly healthy pizza is Naked Pizza, because they include prebiotics and probiotics in their crust.
3. Almond Flour
You can also go grain-free by using Julian’s paleo pizza mix, which uses almond flour, arrowroot, pumpkin, and egg whites.
4. Chickpeas
Socca originated in Nice, France. It’s a flatbread made from chickpea flour, and it makes a great pizza base.
5. Eggs
More omelet than pizza, using an egg-base as your crust is a great way to pack in more protein. Plus, it’s a fun brunch item.
6. Sprouted English Muffins
A great lunch option! Sprouted English muffins have more protein and are less processed than your typical English muffin. But they’re still just as fun to use when building a personal-size pizza.
And Don’t Forget the Healthy Toppings
With any of these options use a lower sugar tomato sauce (or pesto sauce works well) or make your own. Cheese should be organic whenever possible.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Lauren Slayton
Lauren Slayton, MS, RD, is the author of The Little Book of Thin and creator of the Foodtrainers blog.
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