Pizza can be very high carb so it is helpful to know there are other options. These diabetes friendly low carb pizza recipes will help you keep your carb intake in check while you enjoy a tasty slice of crispy, cheesy pizza.
How to make pizza healthy
With a little planning-pizza can definitely be healthy! For the lowest carb levels, try making pizza yourself. Here is a quick and easy pizza you can make:
Quick and Healthy Thin Crust Pizza- pick up a package of ready made thin crust pizza and top with a thin layer of alfredo, sliced fresh tomatoes, chopped spinach, olives and cheese. I baked mine directly on the oven rack for a crispy crust. Total of 30gm carbs for half a pizza.
Low carb crust ideas can include using lower carb tortillas, cauliflower crust pizza, and the list goes on... Most pizza toppings including meat, olives, veggies and cheese will be low carb but be sure to check the carb amount in your pizza sauce.
Give these low carb diabetes friendly recipe ideas a try and let me know your favorite way to get your pizza cravings satisfied- the lower carb way!
Our first recipe uses a package of shaved steak found in the meat department of the grocery. Add in some frozen peppers and onions for a super-fast weeknight dinner!
Here we are using a low cal/low carb tortilla crust and topped with avocado and tomato. This recipe is the perfect healthy pizza alternative!
Next up, we have another healthy alternative that uses a tortilla crust. We love the combination of spinach, peppers and olive toppings on this personal sized pizza!
Have you tried phyllo pizza? Phyllo pastry makes a delicious crunchy crust that works perfectly with the ricotta and veggies in this recipe.
Another ricotta topped pizza featuring cheese and your favorite healthy toppings!
Cauliflower crust is all the rage for a diabetes friendly pizza option! This one features traditional toppings to satisfy all your cravings.
Our reader's top choice for a quick and healthy pizza! We love the thin and crispy crust- ready in a flash.
Another phyllo based crust- this time topped with delicious mushrooms, tomatoes and sprinkle of cheese.
Did you make any of these healthy pizza options? Be sure and leave a comment with your star rating!
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