Our Keto Pizza is an easy, low-carb pizza that uses a fathead-style dough, making it perfect for anyone following keto or simply trying to cut carbs without sacrificing flavor.
With about 3 net carbs per slice and ready in around 20 minutes, this simple keto pizza is a dependable weeknight favorite.
Low Carb Pizza Recipe
The crust is the key to a satisfying keto pizza.
Toppings are straightforward when you follow keto guidelines: prioritize fats, keep protein moderate, and minimize carbohydrates and sugars.
Ingredients For this Low Carb Pizza Crust
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Cream cheese
- Almond flour
- Use super-fine almond flour for best texture.
- Egg
- Baking powder
- Italian seasoning or herbs
To make the crust, shred the mozzarella and combine it with the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for about 45 seconds, then stir until smooth and fully combined.
Add the egg, almond flour, baking powder and seasoning, then mix until the dough is uniform. The dough will be wet and sticky; that’s normal for fathead-style crusts.
We include baking powder to give the crust a little rise, and Italian seasoning to boost flavor and offset the mild taste of almond flour.
Other seasonings to amp up the flavor:
- Oregano
- A variety of cheeses (Parmesan, Gruyere, Gouda)
- Pink Himalayan salt
- Pepper (black or white)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Fennel seeds
To roll the sticky dough, oil your hands lightly with olive oil and pat it onto a sheet of parchment paper. You can flatten it by hand or place another sheet of parchment on top and roll it to about 1/4 inch thickness.
This crust is baked twice: once alone to set and crisp the base, then again after you add the toppings. For the first bake, transfer the crust to a hot pizza stone or sheet and bake for about 10 minutes total, flipping halfway to crisp both sides.
Keto Pizza Topping Ideas
The great thing about this low-carb pizza is how customizable it is. Just follow keto principles:
- High fat
- Moderate protein
- Low carbs / low sugar
Delicious topping combinations:
Kitchen Sink Low Carb Pizza
- Sausage
- Pepperoni
- Olives
- Red onion
- Banana peppers
- Mozzarella cheese
BLT Keto Pizza
- Bacon
- Tomato
- Lettuce (added after baking)
- Full-fat mayonnaise (used sparingly)
Bacon Cheeseburger Keto Pizza
- Ground beef (browned)
- Bacon (fried and chopped)
- Red onion
- Full-fat mayonnaise
- Shredded cheddar
After you add toppings, bake the pizza another 5–8 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and browned. Let the pizza rest five minutes before slicing so the crust firms up.
There are many variations of fathead dough—experiment to find the version you like best. A few tips that can help:
- Xanthan gum can improve cohesion and make the dough easier to handle.
- Psyllium husk or flax meal can enhance structure and texture.
- A small amount of baking soda can boost the dough’s lift.
If you’ve developed a great low-carb pizza dough or picked up tips while on your keto journey, we’d love to hear your suggestions and improvements.
More of our popular keto recipes:
- Keto Cinnamon Rolls
- Keto Chocolate Cake
- Keto Chicken Salad
If you’ve tried this Keto Pizza or any recipe here, please share your thoughts in the comments—we enjoy hearing from readers and learning what works for you.
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Keto Pizza
Ingredients
For the Low Carb Pizza Crust
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup almond flour, super-fine
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Pizza Topping
- 1/2 cup Low-carb tomato sauce
- 4 oz fresh Mozzarella
- 4 basil leaves, fresh, torn
Instructions
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Place a pizza stone on the center rack of your oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C).
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Combine shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 45 seconds. Stir until smooth, then add the almond flour, egg, baking powder and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
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Place the dough on a large sheet of parchment paper. Lightly oil your hands and flatten the dough, then top with another sheet of parchment and roll to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use your hands to shape if needed.
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Use a pizza peel or a flat baking sheet to transfer the dough onto the hot pizza stone. Bake about 5 minutes, flip the crust, and bake another 5 minutes so it crisps evenly. Remove from oven and add your keto-friendly toppings.
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Return the topped pizza to the oven and bake 5–8 more minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Let rest five minutes before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.