A nice alternative to fathead dough, this cauliflower pizza crust holds together well and tastes great topped with low carb sauce, cheese and the toppings of your choice!
Pizza is something most people on Keto really miss. But there are several alternatives you can use instead of flour that can allow people to still enjoy all the wonderful flavors of pizza without all the carbs.
I typically make my pizza with fathead dough, but I wanted to give cauliflower a chance and I really love how it turned out! It takes a few important steps and a little time, but it was well worth it. The crust came out beautifully and the cauliflower taste was actually subtle.
I topped it with my favorite cheese and pepperoni, but you can add whatever toppings your heart desires!
What's in Cauliflower Pizza Crust
- Riced cauliflower
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
- Basil
- Oregano
- Egg
- Tomato paste
- Garlic salt
- Almond flour
- Oat Fiber
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
How to Make Keto Cauliflower Pizza
To Make the Keto Pizza Crust
Add the cauliflower to a microwave safe bowl and cook in the microwave, covered with a paper towel, for 10 minutes.
Remove, transfer to a plate and set in the fridge to cool for about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425F.
Once cooled, add the cauliflower to a lint free towel in small batches and wring to get as much as the water out as you can.
You will be amazed at how much liquid comes out and we don't want this in our crust!!
Then add to a bowl and add in the almond flour, oat fiber and garlic salt.
Add in the mozzarella cheese.
And finally, add in the egg.
Mix until well combined.
Add the dough to a pan lined with parchment paper and spread out to your desired shape and thickness.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the top just barely starts to turn lightly golden.
To Make the Low Carb Pizza Toppings
Now comes the fun part! Toppings! You can use a homemade Marinara Sauce like this one or use any Keto friendly sauce that doesn't contain added sugar. Next, just add your spices and cheese.
You can add any additional toppings you prefer. I would recommend staying away from anything that is too watery. This will allow the crust to hold together better and prevent it from becoming soggy.
Try adding mushrooms, hamburger meat, shredded chicken. You can even make a BBQ chicken pizza by using this BBQ Sauce instead of the Marinara.
Bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden. Transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper) to a cooling rack and, allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. This prevents the crust from getting soggy from the steam.
More Keto Pizza Recipes
- Pizza Stuffed Peppers
- Portobello Mushroom Mini Pizza
- Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Pie
- Pepperoni Pizza with Fathead Dough
- Pepperoni Pizza Bagels
What is Oat Fiber? Is Oat Fiber Keto?
Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!
What is a Substitute for Oat Fiber?
To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.
*Be sure to adjust your macros according to the toppings you choose!
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Keto Cauliflower Pizza Crust
INGREDIENTS
For the Crust
- 7 ½ cups of riced cauliflower
- 1 cup organic shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 organic cage-free egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Oat Fiber , see notes
Toppings that I added
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 18 sliced uncured pepperoni
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 2 ounces tomato paste, mixed with water to thin it out
INSTRUCTIONS
To Make the Crust
- Add the cauliflower to a microwave safe bowl and cook in the microwave, covered with a paper towel, for 10 minutes. Remove, transfer to a plate and set in the fridge to cool for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Once cooled, add the cauliflower to a lint free towel in small batches and wring to get as much as the water out as you can. You will be amazed at how much liquid comes out and we don't want this in our crust!! Then add to a bowl and add in the almond flour, oat fiber, garlic salt, mozzarella and egg.
- Mix until well combined. Add the dough to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and spread out to your desired shape and thickness. Bake for 15 minutes or until the top just barely starts to turn lightly golden.
To Make the Pizza
- Add your sauce, spices, cheese and any other toppings you prefer. I would recommend staying away from anything that is too watery. This will allow the crust to hold together better and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden. Transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper) to a cooling rack and, allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing, then serve! This also prevents the crust from getting soggy from the steam.
RECIPE NOTES
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*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.
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