pizza pan or cookie sheet, measuring cup, fork, knife, cutting board, medium-sized microwavable bowl, oven, microwave
Ingredients
1.25cupsAlmond Flour
1tspBaking Powderheaping teaspoon
4ozCream Cheese
4ozGrated Pecorino Romano Cheeseor other grated cheese
2eachEggs
20eachKalamata Olives, Wholeor black olives
4ozBroccoli Floretsthinly sliced
¼lbsChicken Breastfree range
½tspItalian Seasoning
½tspGarlic Powder
½tspRosemarywhole or crushed
Instructions
Preheat oven to regular bake at 350°F
In a medium bowl, add the cheese and microwave for about 30 seconds until soft. Blend together with a fork. Whip in the eggs until blended.
In the measuring cup, combine the almond flour and baking powder.
Add these dry ingredients to the cheese mixture, plus herbs/spices and the sliced Kalamata olives. Mix until blended.
Thoroughly grease a cookie sheet or non perforated pizza tray.
Place about 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a small bowl, dip a silicone spatula into the bowl and grease a rimmed baking sheet. Use said spatula to scoop out the dough, dipping frequently to spread it onto the tray ~ about ¼ inch at the thinnest.I like making a square -- good template for creating plain “bread sticks” or pizza squares.
Add your favorite toppings. I tend to use chopped steamed broccoli and chicken. **Omit toppings to keep carbohydrates and protein lower for a more ketogenic pizza.**
Bake for 12-18 minutes. Keep a nose out and watch for a very slight golden brown color to appear - that means it’s done.
Notes
WHOLE RECIPE:Total Calories - 2,040 . Total Cost - $5.00 . Grade - A . *Monthly Cost - $295Programming Notes:
If the dough is refrigerated it will not rise as high, even when brought up to room temp before baking.
If you're looking for a nut-free flour, Cassava flour (yucca) is delightful and a 1:1 substitute for regular baking flour. It is not Keto approved because it has more carbohydrates.
If you're strictly adhering to a keto diet: Be SURE to calculate your macronutrient breakdown to ensure you have a 4:1 or 3:1 ratio of fat to protein/carbs.
This recipe -- with all the toppings -- has about 369 kcal from FAT our of 511 per serving. (72.2% fat) You may need to add more oil or remove some chicken to increase that %.
.*This refers to the monthly grocery bill if TWO PEOPLE ate cumulatively 4,000 Calories per day, and only ate this meal all month long. If you're running calculations for ONE person - divide the monthly cost in half.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Pizza with Extras
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 9.5g59%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 761mg33%
Potassium 384mg11%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 800IU16%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 499mg50%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.