Almond Flour Pizza Crust Recipe: Quick and Easy (Gluten-Free, Keto)

Indulge in this easy keto Almond Flour Pizza Crust Recipe, a delicious low carb alternative. With just 2.5 grams of net carbs and 5.9 grams of protein per serving, this almond flour pizza dough recipe isn’t just yummy but also nutritious.

Looking for a classic pizza crust made with all-purpose flour? Check out my easy Sugar Free Pizza Dough Recipe.

This keto almond flour pizza crust recipe is quick and easy to make.

In fact, it’s faster than traditional pizza crust, because there’s no kneading. In other words, you simply combine the ingredients, roll out the low carb pizza crust and bake it.

After baking, just top the crust with your favorite pizza toppings. Then, pop it in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

You’ll also find instructions for healthy pizza sauce and my favorite low carb pizzas, including Pizza Margherita and Salmon-Avocado Pizza.

Ingredients in This Keto Almond Flour Pizza Crust Recipe

Here are the simple ingredients in this low-carb pizza crust recipe. You should have no trouble finding them at your local grocery store.

• Almond Flour: Blanched almond flour is low in carbs, so it’s the perfect base for a keto pizza crust recipe. It’s also high in healthy fats.
• Baking Soda: Helps with leavening and texture.
• Garlic Flakes: Add flavor to the low carb pizza crust.
• Onion Flakes: Also add flavor to this keto-friendly pizza dough.
• Salt: Enhances the overall taste of the crust.
• Eggs: Act as a binder and make this a protein pizza crust with 5.9 grams of protein per serving.
• Olive Oil: Also binds the keto dough.

How to Make Keto Almond Flour Pizza Dough for Your Next Pizza Night

You’ll find an instructional video in the Recipe Card below.

Step-by-Step Photos to Make This Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipe

1. Firstly, combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix.

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3. Shape into a ball of dough and place on a piece of parchment paper.

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4. Place another sheet of parchment paper over the ball of dough.

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5. Use a rolling pin or, for example, a wine bottle, and roll the dough into a 10- or 12-inch circle, depending on how thick you want the crust to be. You can also roll it into a rectangular shape if you plan to bake it on a rectangular baking sheet.

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6. Remove the top layer of parchment paper.

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7. Using the side of your palm or a mini saucepan, shape the edges.

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8. Pick up the parchment paper with the pizza crust on it and put it on a baking sheet.

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9. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 400℉ (205℃) or until the top is golden brown.

11. Remove from oven and add toppings.

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12. To melt any cheese you might be using, put the pizza back in the oven for another 2-3 minutes. I don’t, however, recommend broiling it since you might burn the crust, so just bake it.

Or try Keto Chicken Pot Pie in a Cheddar and Chive Crust.

Keto Pizza Sauce Recipe for Almond Flour Pizza Crust

These ingredients make enough pizza sauce for 2 keto pizzas, so I recommend freezing any leftover sauce.

• Olive oil
• 1 red or brown onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or a sprinkling of garlic powder
• 1 15 oz can of sugar free tomato sauce
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sweetener, if desired – To keep the carbs down, I recommend using a zero-calorie, keto-friendly sweetener such as monk fruit.

How to Make Keto Pizza Sauce for This Almond Flour Pizza Crust Recipe

• First, put some olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic.
• Then add tomato sauce.
• Add basil, oregano, salt, and the optional sugar free sweetener.
• Then simmer for 10 minutes and purée with an immersion blender or in a blender.
• Pour about half the sauce on the baked pizza crust, and freeze any extra sauce for future use.

My Favorite Keto Pizza Toppings

1. Keto Pizza Margherita – for This Almond Flour Pizza Crust Recipe

1. Pour half of the pizza sauce on the baked pizza crust.
2. Sprinkle with low-fat mozzarella cheese or your favorite cheese.
3. Top with black pepper, if desired.
4. Return to oven for 3 minutes to melt the cheese and then serve.

Or try Salmon-Teriyaki Keto Quiche.

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2: Keto Salmon-Avocado Pizza

1. Spread half of the pizza sauce on the baked pizza crust.
2. Top with half a pound of warm, shredded baked or pan-seared salmon.
3. Add avocado slices.
4. Finally, top with rocket or other greens and serve.

Or try EASY Teriyaki Sauce Recipe (Healthier Recipe) and enjoy a teriyaki dinner.

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Other Pizza Toppings for This Almond Flour Pizza Dough Recipe

Apart from keto pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese, there are so many toppings to choose from, including mushrooms, bell peppers, pepperoni, salami, red onions, tomatoes, fresh basil, black olives, avocado, chicken, salmon, meatless meats.

TIP: Avoid placing watery toppings on the pizza, since it could make the crust soggy.

FAQs about This Almond Flour Pizza Dough Recipe

Equipment You’ll Need to Make This Keto Almond Flour Pizza Crust Recipe

• A large bowl
• A stand mixer, food processor, spoon or spatula
• Parchment paper
• A 10- or 12-inch pizza pan, a pizza stone, or a large baking sheet to hold a rectangular pizza.

How to Store Your Almond Flour Pizza

Refrigerate Your Pizza

You can refrigerate an almond flour pizza in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze Your Almond Flour Pizza

You can also freeze it in an airtight container.

So that’s all I can tell you about making an almond flour pizza crust. It’s a fantastic option for those following a keto diet, as it provides fewer carbs than traditional pizza dough made with wheat flour.

If you’re a recipe developer or following a new low-carb option, you can tailor almond flour recipes to suit your preferences.

Always check the nutritional information to ensure the pizza fits within your daily values or calorie diet. And remember, just because it’s low-carb doesn’t mean it can’t satisfy pizza cravings. It’s the real thing!

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