It’s crusty, bready, and it can support all those toppings without crumbling in your hands. This fluffy keto pizza crust recipe is my #1 favorite and soon it’ll be yours too!
Pining for more keto pizza? Try my meatzza, keto cauliflower pizza, and turkey pizza.
Keto Pizza Crust Video Tutorial
This Low Carb Pizza Takes Gold
The 2020 Summer Olympics were canceled last year and that was a gigantic bummer, but I’ve been running my own competitions for a while now. Dun dun dun–presenting the Low Carb Pizza Olympics!
Tons of crusts have been competing for gold. The competition was brutal and the judgments were severe. But one crust stands above them all, and it’s time to unveil it as the official gold medal winner.
The victor: this recipe for low carb pizza!
This low carb pizza crust recipe is my absolute favorite. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve tried lots of other pizza crust recipes which used veggies or meats as a base–and they were definitely winners too. But sometimes what the heart wants is a more classic pizza experience. That’s why this recipe is my go-to. It’s got a mouthfeel and flavor that’s pretty similar to a traditional wheat-based crust.
Plus, you can cut it and pick up a slice without it crumbling into a pile of sadness, toppings, and broken dreams.
Eat the pizza of champions and slather this crust with sauce and pile on that mozzarella for a slice of gold.
Important Ingredient Notes
There may be a few new ingredients in this fluffy keto pizza crust, but fear not, they’re all keto staples, and you’ll use them for all your baking needs:
- Almond flour – for best results, use fine-grained almond flour–this most closely resembles wheat flour.
- Pizza sauce – Most storebought products contain added sugars. I usually make my own sugar free version (it stores well in the freezer!) or read labels carefully to find a product without added sugars.
- Toppings – go wild with your keto cheese. Veggies are also great options (check out my guide to keto vegetables), as well as proteins like chicken, pepperoni and sausage.
And the final almond flour pizza crust ingredient to bring your attention to deserve its own section:
What is Psyllium Husk?
If you’ve baked many keto bread recipes, you know that keto flour (like almond or coconut) is:
- Denser than traditional flour
- Has no natural fluff.
- Gluten free, so it can’t bind on its own.
Which is where psyllium husk comes in. Psyllium is a soluble fiber made from the husks of Plantago ovata seeds. It absorbs moisture and becomes gel-like, adding structure to recipes while binding ingredients together (similar to gluten). Added bonus? Its flavor closely resembles that of wheat.
Psyllium husk is the most important ingredient for a truly fluffy keto pizza crust!
How to Maximize Pizza Crust Fluffliness…
The trick to getting your keto pizza crust nice and fluffy is psyllium husk. And the trick to psyllium husk is using the right brand. I cannot stress this enough: buy NOW psyllium husk. It’s not expensive and is EASY to grab on Amazon. This is because each brand of psyllium husk:
- Absorbs liquid differently, creating varying amounts of keto pizza crust fluffiness.
- Can turn baked goods purple. That’s right. No one wants a purple pizza crust.
The solution for this is using NOW psyllium. I’ve had the best results as far as liquid absorption, and not changing the color of my keto pizza crust recipe. America’s Test Kitchen agrees!
If you use a different brand, you will see a difference in your pizza crust.
Can I Eat Pizza on Keto? How to Perfect Keto Pizza:
This depends on your eating plan and goals. So here are the facts:
A traditional slice of pizza has 46g carbs per slice. Now, this healthy pizza crust has 2g net carbs per slice. BAM! Where you’ll want to be careful is the toppings. A few ingredients to avoid include:
- Sauces, like sugar-filled pizza or BBQ sauce (10g carbs/tablespoon). Instead, try a low carb version.
- Fruit, such as pineapple.
- Starchy veggies, like beets and potatoes.
Recipe Variations
- Make pizza bites by shaping the pizza dough into bite sized pizzas. Adjust your keto pizza chips bake time accordingly.
- Make a keto calzone using this dough.
- Cheese stuff your crust.
- Add your favorite toppings.
More Keto Pizza Recipes
Low Carb Pizza Crust
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 3/4 Cup Almond Flour (note 1)
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 Tablespoons NOW Powdered Psyllium Husk (note 2)
- 2/3 Cup Boiling Water
Toppings
- 1 cup Mozzarella shredded
- Keto Pizza Sauce
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 425 F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a bowl of water above your work station (you'll need this to form the dough).
- Combine. Mix almond flour (1 3/4 cup) (note 1), baking powder (1 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and psyllium husk (2 tablespoons) (note 2) together in a large bowl. Pour boiling water (2/3 cup) over the dry ingredients. Stir and fold to combine, then form the dough into a ball.
- Shape. Dip your hands in the bowl of water and transfer dough to your prepared baking sheet. Use wet hands to press the dough into a 10” circle. Fold over the edges to form a crust. Use wet hands to smooth any cracks that have formed in the dough so your surface is smooth.
- Top + bake. Top your dough with sauce, then cheese (1 cup), then toppings. Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the toppings are golden brown and the dough is cooked through. Wait 8 minutes before slicing, and enjoy!
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Lindsey's Tips
- Almond Flour. Using fine-grained almond flour, such as Bob's Red Mill, Trader Joe's, or Costco brands will give your pizza the best texture.
- Psyllium Husk, if using a brand other than NOW, your pizza may turn blue-ish purple and will absorb different amounts of liquid. For this reason, I only recommend NOW Psyllium Husk Powder
- Prebaking the crust? Go for it! You may want to brush the crust with oil to prevent the surface from burning.
- Nutritional information is based on 1 slice, if you cut your dough into 8 slices and includes the cheese and pizza sauce (but no additional toppings):
This low-carb Pizza Crust looks SO GOOD!! I can’t wait to try it!
Let me know how it goes Beti, Enjoy!🥰
i just made this pizza and IT IS AWESOME! it is also very easy. i followed the recipe exactly and the results are perfect. i topped it w/roasted eggplant, pepperoni & mozz cheese. this will be on the menu OFTEN. thank you so much for this great recipe.
Yahoo! SO glad you liked it, Linda!
This is perfect for our family pizza nights! Excited to give this a try! Definitely going to be a big hit here!
I hope the whole family likes it!🤗
Wow this crust is such an awesome low-carb option! Thanks for the easy recipe!
Glad you liked it Allyson 🥰
This pizza crust looks good! Gonna do this on next Tuesday!
Yahoo! So hope you enjoy Erin! 😃
Please confirm. The picture shows 6 servings while the recipe says there are 8.
I sure hope you’re not going to say the latter cause that would make each serving minuscule.
Thanks.
Hi Elle! The nutritional information below the recipe is for 8 servings. But if you cut the pizza into 6 slices instead, each serving would have 2.6g NET carbs, and 8g TOTAL carbs. Enjoy!
Thanks Lindsey ♥
Always, Thank you🥰
Dear Lindsay…I just made this pizza. I’ve made many of your lovely recipes but this one is the best ever.
I thought yeah, I can eat the whole thing and stay in my macros…lol. 3 pieces filled me up!
I could hardly believe what I was seeing when I pulled it out of the oven…looked like a deep dish and smelled wonderful.
Can’t even imagine the hard work that went in to creating a pizza recipe…down to the last exact minute of being fully cooked, and the minutes until slicing time.
Thank you so much for posting this. You are, and will continue to be, my go -to for all things Keto. : )
Thank you so much for the kind words Carol, That means the world! 😁 I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed my recipes🥰
What a great recipe! I just tried it last weekend. The dough just tastes so great! Good sauce tip as well by the way. I indeed couldn’t find sauces in the store without junk. Not just added sugar, but other things like “aroma” and flavor enhancers I don’t like. So I created my own sauce. Good tip.
Wow sounds great! Thanks for giving it a try!😁
Can you bake the crust, then cook it later with toppings?
Thank you
Absolutely! I usually brush the crust with olive oil before prebaking it. Enjoy!
Can this recipe be cut in half? I already have Now psyllium husk but it’s whole, do I need to grind it or can I just use 4 tbsp instead? I’m on keto OMAD and keep my net carbs under 15g a day and I find it easier and more accurate to just calculate and prepare and eat one meal that’s the reason I want to cut the recipe in half.
Hi J R! Smart! Yes you can absolutely cut this in half. I would grind the psyllium husk before measuring it and using it here — it’ll give you a better texture, and I don’t have a conversion chart for ground vs. whole. Enjoy!
Hands down the best keto friendly pizza crust I’ve found. Thank you!!!!’
You’re very welcome, Jen! SO glad you liked this!
Not bad at all! I added some garlic powder and ranch powder to the mix and garlic sauce/oil on the whole surface half way through cooking which is when I added the toppings. I think using the ultra fine almond flour or blanched might taste better? I just used some regular almond flour I had in the cupboard that was a bit past expiration date.
Hi Megan, so happy you enjoyed! Ranch powder sounds amazing, great tip! Yes, I always use ultra fine grained almond flour, it’s most “wheat bread like”. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this great recipe. I want to use the husk to create a fluffier pizza crust but usually I use whole wheat flour. Sometimes I combine whole wheat with cauliflower as well and thinking I could add husk there. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on being able to do this for these two different types of pizzas and how much would you use. I only ask because I know almond flour soaks up way more water than wheat. But on the other hand with the cauliflower the husk soaking up water would be a good thing since it needs that moisture out. Thanks for your help!
Hi! I’m not super familiar with whole wheat flour or cauliflower flour–I know whole wheat would soak up the liquid well and you may not need psyllium? Whole wheat contains gluten, which adds fluff to bread (almond flour being gluten-free needs added fluff, hence the psyllium).
Cauliflower, I would assume, would soak up liquid, but I’m not familiar with it or sure how it’s processed. So maybe try adding the psyllium there? Be sure to add liquid whenever using psyllium, it’s important to help create the fluff. Let us know how it goes!
Can we get these cups converted to grams in the recipe for others?
Hi Nicolas! You can click “grams” under the ingredient list. Hope you enjoy!
Thank you Lindsey for your excellent work.I get a lot of useful information.The pizza is very tasty! Low carb is strength!Thanks again. Jolanta
Hello, Jolanta! Yay! I’m so glad to hear that this helped you… and happy that you also liked it!