Almond Flour Pizza Crust

5 from 90 votes!

Our Almond Flour Pizza Crust recipe is so easy. For me, this is the best keto pizza base I have tried in the 3 years of being on the keto diet.

Prep Time8

Cook Time20

Total Time28

Course: basics, Breads

Cuisine: American, Australian Keto

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Recipe Category: Low Carb

Servings: serves (2 slices)

Calories: 198kcal

Preheat oven to 180 ̊C fan/200°C static/400°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or large bowl. Continue to mix until dough forms. (Add a little extra almond meal if dough is overly sticky).
Cut dough in half Roll out each half between 2 sheets of baking paper into 32cm diameter large pizza base, or cut and roll into 8 individual pizza bases. Transfer pizza base to prepared tray. Prick pizza base with a fork.
Bake 15-20 minutes. Top with favourite topping and bake (at 220℃) for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Preheat oven to 180 ̊C fan/200°C static/400°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Place all ingredients into mixing bowl and mix 25 sec/speed 4. Scrape down sides of bowl and repeat if necessary. Remove dough from mixing bowl and form into a ball. (Add a little extra almond meal if dough is overly sticky). Follow from Step 3 above.

Low Carb Pizza Crust Ingredients

Almond meal - use blanched almond flour or almond meal. I have not tested with other nut or seed flours.
Sesame seeds or hemp seeds - I use the seeds to add flavour and to help absorb the moisture from the eggs.
Eggs - use room temperature eggs to avoid any eggy flavour to the base.
Oil - use coconut oil, MCT oil, extra virgin olive oil or light taste avocado oil.
Xanthan gum - helps to hold the almond pizza crust together. I do not recommend leaving it out.

Storing

These keto pizza bases can be par-baked and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen individually.

For a nut-free low carb pizza swap the almond meal for sesame flour.

Healthy Pizza Crust Serving Ideas

Here are four serving suggestions for your keto pizza crust:

Classic Pepperoni Bliss: Top with sugar-free tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni slices for a timeless favorite.
Mouthwatering Margherita: Layer fresh tomato, buffalo mozzarella, and basil pesto for an authentic delight.
Loaded Veggie Delight: Pile on sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, and black olives with tomato sauce and grated Parmesan.
BBQ Chicken Extravaganza: Spread sugar-free BBQ sauce, add cooked shredded chicken, red onions, and a mix of cheeses for a flavorful twist.