
Everyone loves pizza, those who don’t simply haven’t tried good enough pizza yet. Sometimes it takes making your own pizza with the ingredients that you choose to really make you fall in love with this Italian classic all over again.
With many people looking to augment their diets with some healthy alternatives, a lot of people think that they have to give up pizza altogether. This is simply not true.
So, how can pizza be healthy? The last thing that you want to do is lose out on all of the great toppings that you love (although that might help). The crust is all carbs and you can transform a pizza from unhealthy to, well, less bad for you in one easy step, Just swap out the crust for one of these great alternatives to pizza dough.
1. Cauliflower crust
Using cauliflower as a pizza crust is not a new idea, you may have already heard of this as an alternative. What makes this alternative so great is that it is really easy to make and it has a great flavour all of its own. It is also really cheap to make as you will only need a few heads of cauliflower to get started.
2. Zucchini crust
This brings a ton of flavour and a great texture, as you’re mixing the crust you can add in all the spices that you want to really make your homemade pizza crust something really special, You will also be giving your pizza crust a nice green colour, which makes it great to serve to guests who like something a little different.
3. Quinoa crust
Now we’re getting into “Supper food” territory. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that is all the rage at the moment. If you haven’t tried quinoa yet that I suggest that you give it a try. If you already love the stuff then why not bring it into your next pizza creation. This one is a big hit with those friends of yours that are really health conscious.
4. Sweet potato crust
Both gluten-free and vegan, a sweet potato crust can really turn a pizza party into something special for everyone. While it does take a bit longer to make the taste is something that you’re not going to forget. It combines the crunch of sweet potato fries and the wonderful texture of mashed sweet potato to make something that is unique and delicious.
5. Butternut squash crust
Have you ever found yourself wondering how you can take your dinner parties to the next level? Well, if you tell your guests that they’re going to be having a butternut squash pizza they’re going to be very excited and curious.
6. Eggplant pizza crust
If you like eggplants and pizza, why not combine the two into something magnificent. The combination of flavours that this healthy pizza crust alternative brings to the table is really wonderful.
7. Carrot pizza crust
Giving the same bright orange colour as the sweet potato pizza, you’re going to be making a statement with this one. The colour and the texture both combine to make this healthy pizza crust alternative something to rave about.
8. Anything that you can think of
There is a lot of experimentation with the toppings that people like to put on pizza, but many will not be brave enough to try new and different ingredients for the base. If you want to try a vegetable or grain that you really like, then go for it. Another tip is to buy an outdoor pizza oven to bring out the most flavours from your cooking. Put the pizza into your brand new oven and bon appétit!