Low Carb Pizza | 8 Quick & Easy Low-Calorie Protein Pizza Recipes

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to making eight delicious low-carb and low-calorie pizza recipes. Perfect for satisfying pizza cravings while keeping your macros in check, these recipes are quick, easy, and customizable to fit your dietary needs.

Step 1: Perfect Pita Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 Pita of your choice
• 60g Marinara sauce
• 28g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh chopped cilantro and basil
• 7 Turkey Pepperonis
• 10g Egg whites for egg wash
• Garlic powder to season

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven (or air fryer).
2. Brush egg whites on both sides of the pita to help it crisp up.
3. Sprinkle garlic powder on both sides and press it in.
4. Bake the pita until it starts to crisp (about 5 minutes).
5. Remove from the oven and add marinara, mozzarella, cilantro, basil, and pepperonis.
6. Return to the oven (or air fryer) and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 2: Crispy Flatbread Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 Joseph's Lavash Bread
• 120g Marinara sauce
• 42g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh chopped cilantro and basil
• 12 Turkey Pepperonis
• 20g Egg whites for egg wash
• Garlic powder to season

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven.
2. Brush egg whites on both sides of the lavash and sprinkle garlic powder.
3. Bake until crispy (about 5 minutes).
4. Add marinara, mozzarella, cilantro, basil, and pepperonis.
5. Bake again until the toppings are golden.

Step 3: English Muffin Pizzas

Ingredients

• 1 English Muffin (cut in half)
• 60g Marinara sauce
• 28g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh chopped cilantro and basil
• 5 Turkey Pepperonis (cut into small pieces)

Instructions

1. Split the English muffin in half and lightly spray with butter.
2. Bake for a few minutes until slightly crispy.
3. Add marinara, mozzarella, cilantro, basil, and pepperonis.
4. Return to the oven until toppings are golden.

Step 4: Everything Bagel Pizzas

Ingredients

• 1 Everything Bagel (cut in half)
• 60g Marinara sauce
• 28g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh chopped cilantro and basil
• 5 Turkey Pepperonis (cut into small pieces)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven.
2. Split the bagel and spray with butter.
3. Bake until crispy.
4. Add marinara, mozzarella, cilantro, basil, and pepperonis.
5. Bake again until the cheese is melted.

Step 5: Tortilla Pizzas

Ingredients

• 1 Large Tortilla
• 90g Marinara sauce
• 42g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven.
2. Place the tortilla on a baking sheet and bake until slightly crisp.
3. Add marinara and mozzarella.
4. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted.

Step 6: Pepperoni Pizza Crunch Wrap

Ingredients

• 1 Large Tortilla
• 24 Turkey Pepperonis
• 42g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Layer pepperonis and cheese on one half of the tortilla.
2. Fold the tortilla over to create a wrap.
3. Place in an air fryer or oven until crispy.

Step 7: Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets

Ingredients

• 10 Slices of Bread (your choice)
• 105g Light Shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 50 Turkey Pepperonis

Instructions

1. Lay down one slice of bread and brush with egg whites.
2. Add mozzarella and pepperonis.
3. Top with another slice of bread, pressing down the edges.
4. Brush the top with egg whites and crimp with a fork.
5. Bake at 450°F for about 8 minutes.

Step 8: Pepperoni Pizza Fries

Ingredients

• 4 Medium Sized Russet Potatoes
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper
• 120g Marinara sauce
• 56g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
• 1oz Turkey Pepperonis

Instructions

1. Cut potatoes into fries and soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
2. Air fry half the fries at 400°F for 15 minutes.
3. Season with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
4. Layer fries on a baking sheet and add marinara, mozzarella, and pepperonis.
5. Bake until the cheese is melted.

Conclusion

Enjoy these quick and easy low-calorie pizza recipes suitable for any occasion. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or sauces. These recipes are a great way to enjoy pizza without the guilt!