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Keto friendly pizza?! Yes please!! This awesome Fathead Pizza Crust gives us the gift of keto pizza! Coming in at only 1.4 g net carbs per slice, this low carb pizza crust is healthy, easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes!

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This post was originally published on July 11, 2018 and has been updated with fresh content and images, though the recipes remains perfectly the same.

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1Why it’s awesome

2Ingredients

3How to make a Fathead Pizza Crust

4Expert Tips

5Frequently Asked Question

5.1Can you freeze Fathead pizza dough?

5.2Can you reheat Fathead pizza?

5.3How many calories are in a fathead pizza crust?

6Fathead Pizza Crust

6.2Instructions

6.2.1Equipment Needed

6.2.2Directions

6.3Video

6.4Notes

6.4.1Nutrition Facts

6.5Nutrition

One thing I can’t live without is pizza. What actually encouraged me to try a low carb lifestyle was when I made a keto pizza for the very first time. I thought alright, if I can have pizza, I’ve got this is the bag. Nick and I couldn’t believe how delicious it was!

It’s been years since that first time. It took me a few months of pizza making to perfect this Fathead Pizza Crust recipe, and it is still the version I always make. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Ingredients

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Mozzarella – I prefer to shred my own mozzarella because some of the pre shredded mozzarella you can buy contains corn starch. Aka carbs.

Parmesan – You can use either freshly grated parmesan or the shelf stable type. In this recipe it is used for flavour rather than texture, so it doesn’t matter what you use to make your low carb pizza.

Spicy Spaghetti Seasoning – This seasoning is one of my most favourite blends of all time! It’s really easy to mix up, doesn’t require any weird herbs and it surprisingly tasty in baked goods like this Fathead Pizza Crust, Low Carb Biscuits and Keto Flatbread.

How to make a Fathead Pizza Crust

Heat the oven to 400°. In a heat safe mixing bowl combine the grated mozzarella with the almond flour, parmesan, sea salt and spicy spaghetti seasoning, then mix the ingredients together. Cut the cream cheese into smaller cubes and place on top of the other ingredients.

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Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir with a wooden spoon and then microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Mix the dough well with the wooden spoon, checking to make sure the cream cheese and mozzarella has fully melted. Mix in the egg and knead until it is fully incorporated.

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Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Place a second piece of parchment or wax paper over top and roll out the dough to form a circle (or whatever shape you desire). Prick the dough with a fork all over to ensure even baking.

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Slide the parchment right onto a baking sheet or pizza pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edge of the keto pizza crust has turned golden brown.

Remove the fathead pizza crust from the oven and flip it over so that the bottom is now the top.

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Decorate with Sugar Free Pizza Sauce, cheese and your toppings of choice.

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Place the pizza back in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.

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Slice into 8 and serve hot!

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Expert Tips

  1. If the cheese hasn’t fully melted, continue to microwave in 15 second intervals until it has, before kneading in the egg.
  2. Do you find your parchment paper slides around too much? Try using a non stick baking mat! It will stick to your work station and then you can just slide the whole mat onto a baking sheet to bake your keto pizza crust.
  3. Need a quick, cost effective pizza sauce recipe? All you’ll need to make this Sugar Free Pizza Sauce is tomato paste, some dried herbs and water!
  4. How about a pepperoni stuffed crust pizza?! Slice a pepperoni stick lengthwise into quarters; you only need one for the whole pizza. Roll out your dough a little further than you normally would, place the pepperoni along the edge of the crust and then fold the dough over it. Bake as per recipe instructions and enjoy stuffed crust goodness!
  5. How about a tasty dip for that Fathead Pizza Crust?! I love mine with this Low Carb Ranch Dressing or Creamy Caesar Dressing.
  6. Have leftovers? This low carb pizza can either be reheated in the oven, microwave or enjoyed cold right from the fridge!
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Frequently Asked Question

Can you freeze Fathead pizza dough?

Rather than freezing the dough, I would tend to freeze the baked pizza crust (or bagels if that’s what you are making with fathead dough). You can even double or triple this recipe, make a whole bunch of Keto pizza crusts, and then freeze them individually.

To do so, you will first want to bake the crust before freezing. Then, when you are ready to enjoy your pizza, all you need to do is pull a crust from the freezer, sauce it, top it and then bake.

Can you reheat Fathead pizza?

You sure can! Microwave or reheat in the oven until hot. If reheating in the oven, I recommend covering with tin foil first so that the edges do not burn.

How many calories are in a fathead pizza crust?

For the entire fathead pizza crust, there is 1200 calories. Divided by 8, you’ll get 150 calories per slice.

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Fathead Pizza Crust

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Keto friendly pizza?! Yes please!! This awesome Fathead Pizza Crust gives us the gift of keto pizza! Coming in at only 1.4 g net carbs per slice, this low carb pizza crust is healthy, easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Canadian, Low Carb

Servings 8 slices

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 1 ¼ cups mozzarella shredded
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¾ tsp spicy spaghetti seasoning

Instructions

Equipment Needed

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 400°. In a heat safe mixing bowl combine the grated mozzarella with the almond flour, parmesan, sea salt and spicy spaghetti seasoning, then mix the ingredients together. Cut the cream cheese into smaller cubes and place on top of the other ingredients.

  • Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir with a wooden spoon and then microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Mix the dough well with the wooden spoon, checking to make sure the cream cheese and mozzarella has fully melted. Mix in the egg and knead until it is fully incorporated.

  • Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Place a second piece of parchment or wax paper over top and roll out the dough to form a circle (or whatever shape you desire). Prick the dough with a fork all over to ensure even baking. Slide the parchment right onto a baking sheet or pizza pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edge of the keto pizza crust has turned golden brown.

  • Remove the fathead pizza crust from the oven and flip it over so that the bottom is now the top. Decorate with Sugar Free Pizza Sauce, cheese and toppings, and put back in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 7 minutes. Slice into 8 and serve hot!

Video

Notes

  1. Mozzarella– I prefer to shred my own mozzarella because some of the pre shredded mozzarella you can buy contains corn starch. Aka carbs.
  2. Parmesan– You can use either freshly grated parmesan or the shelf stable type. In this recipe it is used for flavour rather than texture, so it doesn’t matter what you use to make your low carb pizza.
  3. If the cheese hasn’t fully melted, continue to microwave in 15 second intervals until it has, before kneading in the egg.
  4. Do you find your parchment paper slides around too much?Try using a non stick baking mat! It will stick to your work station and then you can just slide the whole mat onto a baking sheet to bake your keto pizza crust.
  5. Need a quick, cost effective pizza sauce recipe? All you’ll need to make this Sugar Free Pizza Sauce is tomato paste, some dried herbs and water!
  6. How about a pepperoni stuffed crust pizza?! Slice a pepperoni stick lengthwise into quarters; you only need one for the whole pizza. Roll out your dough a little further than you normally would, place the pepperoni along the edge of the crust and then fold the dough over it. Bake as per recipe instructions and enjoy stuffed crust goodness!
  7. How about a tasty dip for that Fathead Pizza Crust?! I love mine with this Low Carb Ranch Dressing or Creamy Caesar Dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts are an estimate only! The ingredients you choose could have different nutritional values than the ingredients I have used.

Deduct fibre from the total carbs to get 1.4 g net carbs per slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 8.2gFat: 12.3gSodium: 342mgFiber: 1.1g

Keyword fathead pizza crust, low carb pizza

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FAQs

How many calories are in a Fathead pizza crust? ›

Common serving sizes
Serving SizeCalories
1 piece (1/6 crust)204
100 g371
1 whole crust1223
May 12, 2020

Which pizza crust has the least carbs? ›

Whether you're looking at frozen pizzas or those that you order from major chains, you definitely have some options. Among the most popular are those made from cauliflower, which have about half as many carbs as a whole-wheat or gluten-free crust.

What does fathead dough taste like? ›

This fathead dough is a delicious alternative for keto pizza, calzones, and even pastries. It is rich and buttery, with a mild flavor. You can add Italian herbs or spices for added flavor.

How do you reheat fathead pizza? ›

How do you reheat fathead pizza? You can warm in the microwave for about 30 seconds, until the cheese is bubbly, or in a 350F oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is warm and melty.

Which pizza crust has less calories? ›

Cauliflower and whole wheat pizza crusts are higher in fiber and protein and lower in carbs and calories than traditional crust. Still, cauliflower crust is higher in fat.

How many calories in a 10 inch pizza crust? ›

Pizza Boli's 10" Small Pizza Crust (1 serving) contains 119g total carbs, 114.9g net carbs, 5.6g fat, 22g protein, and 626 calories.

What pizza crust is best for diabetics? ›

Choosing a whole grain crust or a crust made with almond flour or cauliflower can also boost your fiber intake. Plus, a crust made with almond flour or vegetables like cauliflower tends to be much lower in carbs than regular pizza.

Can diabetics eat thin crust pizza? ›

Portion size-It is important to keep a check on portion sizes while being on a diabetic-diet. You can also opt for thin crust pizzas as they have a lower carb and calorie content.

How bad is pizza on a low-carb diet? ›

Regular pizza bases are usually a no-no for those following a ketogenic or moderate low-carb diet. By swapping out a regular, carb-laden base for a Lo-Dough base, you can cut the carbs by more than 90%, reduce calories and simultaneously supplement your diet with the fibre it needs!

Why is my fathead dough so sticky? ›

Your dough can become sticky when you add too much water or the flour isn't suitable for the type of dough you are making. Over proofing or fermenting the dough can also result in the gluten structure weakening causing sticky dough.

How to make your own fathead? ›

Fat Head
  1. Step 1: Decide on an Image. First pic the image that you want to blow up. ...
  2. Step 2: Open It in a Word Document. Open your picture up and insert a graph over top of your photo. ...
  3. Step 3: Crop the Photo. ...
  4. Step 4: Lay Out Your Photos. ...
  5. Step 5: Cut All Edges and Glue. ...
  6. Step 6: Finally Cut Out Your Board.

Can fathead pizza dough be frozen? ›

The fat head dough can be frozen either in a dough ball or rolled out in a circle crust shape. For the dough ball, wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag to freeze. For the pizza crust, keep the crust in between the two sheets of parchment paper used to roll out the dough.

How long does Fathead dough last in the fridge? ›

Here is how you can make your fathead dough ahead. After making the dough, wrap tightly in a cling film and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. When ready to use, till our in between two parchment paper and bake. If you find it hard to roll out, Lightly warm it up in the microwave to make it easier to roll out.

What temperature do you bake pizza at? ›

Generally, the hotter the oven, the better the pizza will be. The best oven temperature for pizza is between 450 and 500 degrees F (250 to 260 degrees C). Pizza ovens cook at temperatures between 800 and 900 degrees F. You can't get that hot in your home oven, but the higher you can go, the better.

How many calories is the crust of a slice of pizza? ›

One pizza crust = 50 calories

While skipping a whole slice is often a smart choice, it's easy to grab an extra crust (or two).

How many calories are in a pizza crust only? ›

There are 182 calories in 1 piece of Pizza Crust. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

How many calories in a thick crust pizza? ›

Thick crust cheese pizza
Calories623
Sodium1373 mg
Carbohydrate76 grams
Sugar8 grams
Protein24 grams
5 more rows

Is cauliflower pizza crust high in calories? ›

The Nutrition Facts of Cauliflower Pizza Crust

In those two slices are 110 calories, 3 grams of protein, and 2.5 grams of fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat. As for carbs, cauliflower pizza crust comes in at 16 grams of carbohydrates.

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