Those of you who love to bake with almond flour as much as I do will want to try this low carb pizza crust recipe. I really hope you enjoy it as much as our family!
The first time I made it, I noticed that no one seemed to miss wheat-based pizza crust in the slightest. This coming from an entire family of huge pizza lovers.
Almond Flour Pizza Crust Recipe (Grain Free)
You may be surprised to experience that this almond flour pizza is so very filling .. I can only eat 1/4 of it at one meal. It’s hard to believe, but this recipe is 4 adult servings! If I made this same recipe using wheat flour, I assure you I could eat the entire pizza myself in one sitting.
If you make the crust with freshly ground flour (learn how to make almond flour at the link), it is even more filling than when you make it with store-bought blanched or natural versions. The reason is that homemade is more nutritious, which signals the brain that you are full faster.
The biggest bonus is that it tastes positively gourmet!
Other Pizza Crust Recipes to Try
If you want to try some other pizza crust variations, try this coconut flour pizza crust recipe or perhaps a sprouted einkorn flour pizza crust.
If you are avoiding wheat, try this homemade gluten-free pizza crust instead. This recipe for breakfast pizza is fun to try too on the mornings when eggs and bacon seem run of the mill.
Almond Flour Pizza Crust
Almond flour pizza crust recipe that is simple to make and delicious. Your family may not even know it wasn't made from wheat. Makes 2 - 8" pizza crusts.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour finely ground, preferably fresh
- 2 eggs
- 3 Tbl expeller pressed coconut oil melted
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano preferably organic
- 1/2 tsp onion powder preferably organic
- 1/2 tsp dried basil preferably organic
- 2 cloves garlic minced, preferably organic
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Beat eggs slightly with Parmesan cheese and coconut oil. Add herbs and flour and mix until well blended dough.
Form 2 small pizzas on a large pizza pan covered in unbleached parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper on top so that the dough doesn't stick to your hands and press out dough until you have 2 thin pizza crusts about 8" across.
Bake at 425 F/218 C for 10 minutes or until crusts are slightly browned on the edges. Note: this grain free, almond flour pizza crust does not expand while baking.
Remove from oven. Cool slightly. Add homemade pizza sauce, toppings, and cheese and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese well melted.
Recipe Notes
Feel free to substitute fresh basil and oregano for the dried. If using fresh herbs, use 1.5 teaspoons each.
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Sarah Pope has been a Health and Nutrition Educator since 2002. Her work is dedicated to helping families effectively incorporate the principles of ancestral diets within the modern household. She is a sought after lecturer around the world for conferences, summits, and podcasts.
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Thanks! I have been dying for this recipe but I have one question…… The recipe calls for 1/3 c. parmesan and in parentheses you say you use 4 cups? I was a little confused as that is such a huge difference.
I've been toying with the idea of making my own flour for some time now, but am worried about the cost of buying a grain mill as our budget is a little tight right now. What do you use to grind your flour? Do you own a dehydrator or just use your oven?
Hi Dorsey, the "4C" is the brand of parmesan cheese I use – not the amount. I only use 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese for the recipe itself. Sorry for the confusion!
Hi Leah, grain grinders are not always that expensive and you don't need to get a super fancy one to get the job done just fine. I use the grain mill attachment for my Champion juicer and it only cost $50 new in the box off of Ebay. I've used it for about 8 years now and it still works great. I will be showing it as part of my Video Thursday segment tomorrow, so check back to see what mine looks like.
Thanks so much Amanda! I really appreciate you helping get the word out about REAL food and traditional methods for preparing it.
Mmmmm. Super! Just yesterday, I put your soaking grain video up on a phytic acid Hubpage.
This loks rally fantastic. I like that it contains all real foods and not a bunvh of the bizarre ingredients one finds in gluten free cooking. Would you like to come by and link this up at my Vegetarian Foodie Fridays carnival at Breastfeeding Moms Unite!? I'm all about real food, health and nutrition vegetarian-style. And desserts. I make an exception for those because of my sweet tooth!
Hi Melodie, thanks for the suggestion. I have linked the post to your blog carnival!
What a great idea to use almond flour! We have a favorite pizza place that makes an almond/Parmesan pesto sauce, so I know I like the flavor of almonds in/on pizza. Can't wait to try your recipe.
We are on the GAPS diet and can't have cheese yet. I bet this would work w/o cheese.
Tina
Just tried this recipe out last night. The family LOVED it. My husband gave it a 9 rating (10 being the best), which is a pretty big deal. It was delicious and filling too. We're trying to avoid grains right now, so this was a special treat. Very satisfying. I will make it again soon.
Hi !! I LOVE your blog !!!! I was wondering if you can recommend something other than coconut oil to make pizza (or other baked goods) with.
The problem is that my husband has odd food allergies. He's lactose intolerant, and can't eat crab meat, drink store bought apple juice, AND definitely can't have coconut. So I'm a little worried about introducing coconut oil to our meal preparations.
I know canola oil and other vegetable oils aren't good (WAPF newbie) .. and olive oil doesn't tolerate heat well.. I'm at my wit's end !
~Erika
Hi Erika,
You can easily substitute palm oil for coconut oil. Palm oil is a wonderful, healthy tropical oil just like coconut oil. If you look below in the Amazon section and click on "coconut products" you will see a listing for a gallon of palm oil from Tropical Traditions. This is the brand I use myself.
Thank you so much !!!! You just made my entire year ! Your food always looks delicious ! I can't wait to get back to baking without worrying about what oil to use ! You're amazing !
~Erika
Could you at some point talk about 'crispy nuts' not sure how to get theese or make these. LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!
I am new at all this and am learning a lot. Very grateful for your blog. My question, what unit would be best for making all kinds of flour? Thank you, Janet
I use a grain grinder for my Champion Juicer for grains and the Ultimate Chopper for nut flours. I haven't found one unit that does everything except the Vitamix.
Hi Sarah,
I am looking to purchase a grain grinder as well as a grinder for “crispy” nuts and found the Wonder Junior Mill Grain Mill. They state that it grinds grains as well as nuts. I was pretty happy to find a unit that will grind both (and for the price), but am wondering if you have heard any info on this and what your opinion may be. I’m just starting out on grinding my own grains and etc. and would really be thankful for your impute. Thank you!
* input, not “impute”, sorry!
The Thermomix does everything
what can u substitute for the parmesan cheese? how about nutritional yeast?
My family is experimenting with grain-free weekends (an idea I got from your blog) so I made this crust on Friday. I actually used my big pizza stone and made one huge crust. I accidentally overcooked the crust a bit and stumbled upon something: this crust makes really good crackers! I'm so excited to have a good alternative to use for snacking! Oh, and the pizza was really good too.
Wow! That is a fantastic find, Sarah! I will have to try this next batch of pizza crust.