High Protein Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Elevate your pizza night with this High Protein Cauliflower Crust Pizza, a low-carb, gluten-free delight that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring a golden, crispy crust made from fresh cauliflower, almond flour, and a boost of unflavored whey protein powder, this recipe delivers a satisfying dose of protein while keeping things light. Topped with zesty marinara sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves, every bite is bursting with classic Italian flavor. Perfect for those following keto, high-protein, or gluten-free diets, this healthy pizza option remains indulgent and satisfying. Ready in just an hour, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or weekend meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower florets
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 cup Whey protein powder, unflavored
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam or microwave until tender. Allow to cool slightly, then pulse in a food processor until it reaches rice-like consistency.

Step 3

Transfer the cauliflower rice to a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the drained cauliflower rice, eggs, almond flour, grated Parmesan, whey protein powder, half of the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 5

Place the cauliflower dough onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a circle, roughly 1/4 inch thick.

Step 6

Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm.

Step 7

Remove the crust from the oven and spread the marinara sauce evenly over the top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add basil leaves.

Step 9

Drizzle with olive oil and return the pizza to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 10

Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1836.1

Total Fat 119.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 540mg	0%
Sodium 3476.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 142.0g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 2188.4mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2360.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 14.0%