Description
Enjoy every bite of this low calorie pizza a guilt-free slice that delivers all the cheesy, crispy goodness you love without the extra calories. With a tender yet crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and lean toppings, this recipe is perfect for anyone watching their calorie intake but unwilling to sacrifice flavor. Ideal for quick dinners, meal-prep days, or even a satisfying snack!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2/3 cup self-rising flour
- 2/3 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (no sugar added)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar substitute
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup fat-free mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup turkey pepperoni (or lean protein of choice)
- Optional: chopped onions, spinach, mushrooms, olives, fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and line a pizza tray or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, salt, and Italian seasoning. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a 1/4-inch thick circle using a rolling pin.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, brown sugar substitute, and salt.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Spread the sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add turkey pepperoni and any optional toppings.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10โ12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Slice evenly for portion control. Garnish with fresh basil or chili flakes and a light drizzle of olive oil for a gourmet touch.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, consider using a pizza stone.
- If the dough is sticky, stretch it using a bit of oil instead of more flour.
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375ยฐF for 8โ10 minutes.
- Pair it with a cozy side like broccoli cheese soup for a complete comfort meal.
- Ideal for meal prep: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 slices
- Calories: ~48
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~210mg
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat: ~0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~0.6g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~6g
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~6mg
Keywords: Low calorie pizza, healthy pizza, under 50 calorie pizza, Greek yogurt dough pizza, keto pizza, fat-free cheese pizza, easy low-calorie meals