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    The Best Diabetic Pizza (Diabetic Friendly)

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: April 18, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    We created this delicious diabetic pizza that uses a fathead dough crust that is low carb and gluten free. Super easy to make within 30 minutes.

    This pizza will satisfy your cravings without all the carbs from a traditional pizza. Made with a mouthwatering tomato pesto sauce and a variety of low-carb toppings.

    fingers grabbing a slice of pizza. this recipe
    Jump To:
    • Why you'll love this pizza?
    • Diabetic Pizza Ingredient notes
    • Step by step instructions
    • Toppings on this keto diabetic pizza
    • How many carbs per keto diabetic pizza slice?
    • Other Italian recipes you might enjoy
    • How to store leftover pizza?
    • Recipe Tips
    • Recipe variations
    • Frequently asked questions
    • The Best Keto Pizza (Diabetic Friendly)

    Eating pizza is a ritual for me and something I could not live without. This pizza will become a family favorite on a weekly rotation. This pizza recipe inspired me to also develop a Zero Carb Crust Pizza recipe you might also be interested in. No need to make that cauliflower pizza crust anymore.

    Why you'll love this pizza?

    • It's low-carb: made with low-carb ingredients like almond flour and mozzarella, making this thin crust pizza an excellent option for those who want to enjoy a pizza without all the carbs.
    • It's diabetes-friendly: a diabetic pizza crust, enjoying pizza without traditional ingredients makes it safer for people with diabetes.  However, please monitor your blood sugars levels to see how it affects you personally.
    • It's satisfying: although it’s low carb it does not skimp out on taste.  This pizza is very satisfying with a crispy crust, delicious tomato sauce and topping that will leave you feeling satisfied.
    • It's versatile: Change up the toppings any way you wish.  Use your favorite toppings so you can enjoy a different pizza every time you make it.
    • It's easy to make: You don’t have to spend hours kneading dough, waiting for it to rise or eating a cardboard-like whole wheat pizza.  This means you can enjoy this pizza crust recipe anytime you want.  So easy to make for when you want a quick meal. 
    half shot of the pizza.

    Diabetic Pizza Ingredient notes

    Now you can eat pizza with simple ingredients without the sugar spikes.

    • Almond Flour & Pork Rind Crumbs - this combination provides a crispier crust and makes the pizza more holdable (once slightly cooled). Keto and diabetic friendly
    • Mozzarella - there are many different types of cheeses that I have tried but for me, mozzarella gives the best pull and it's what my mom used to use, gotta do it!
    • Oregano - my momma says a pizza without oregano isn't pizza!
    • Cream Cheese - not only adds a delicious flavor but also adds some moisture to make the pizza a little chewy.
    • See the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quantities

    Step by step instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large microwave-safe bowl add the mozzarella, pork rind crumbs, almond flour, and cream cheese.

    adding 1.5 cups of mozzarella to the bowl.
    adding pork rinds to mozzarella.
    adding ½ cup of almond flour to the bowl.
    adding 2 tablespoon of cream cheese to the bow.

    STEP 2: Use a fork to mix all the ingredients together and then microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and give it another mix until ingredients are combined and then one more time into the microwave for another 30 seconds on high.

    Once out of the microwave add the egg and oregano and mix again until fully combined.

    STEP 3: Place the dough onto a parchment-lined 12" pizza pan. Spread the dough out a little and then place another parchment sheet on top of it to fully roll it out evenly. The parchment on top makes it much easier to roll it out. I used the side of a tumbler glass to roll it out.

    lining the parchment paper on top of the pizza dough.
    • STEP 4: Peel off the top layer of parchment paper and fold in the edges of the dough to form a lip around the pizza. Then use a fork to pierce the entire pizza to make holes to prevent blistering.
    • Bake the crust at 425º F for 12 minutes or until crispy and golden (ovens may vary) keep an eye on it.
    folding the edges of the pizza crust.
    pricking the pizza dough with a fork.

    STEP 5: After baking the crust, top the keto diabetic pizza with your favorite toppings and place it back in the oven on broil for 3-5 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your pizza. Remove from oven, cut into slices and allow to slightly cool for a more holdable pizza. Enjoy

    pizza with all the topping uncooked.

    Toppings on this keto diabetic pizza

    • Low carb tomato sauce
    • Shredded Mozzarella cheese
    • Pepperoni
    • Basil pesto
    • Grated parmesan cheese
    • Red pepper chili flakes
    pizza just out of the oven on a parchment sheet.

    How many carbs per keto diabetic pizza slice?

    This is going to depend on the toppings used on your keto pizza. Carbs can add up quickly so be careful how much you layer on. Most people use a low carb sauce from Rao's. In Canada President's Choice makes a black label tomato sauce that is also lower in carbs. So if you are following a ketogenic diet then this may be something to consider.

    Depending on the amount of sauce you want on your pizza you may not need to purchase something low carb if you add a small amount of sauce.

    Other alternatives can simply be a basil pesto or creamy alfredo sauce.

    The base for the pizza crust is 3g of carbs per slice.

    Other Italian recipes you might enjoy

    • Low Carb Lasagna
    • Air Fryer Low Carb Mozzarella Sticks
    • Low Carb Panzanella Salad
    • Air Fryer Arancini Balls (Rice Balls)
    • Spaghetti Arrabiata

    How to store leftover pizza?

    Let the pizza cool completely, and place the pizza in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. You can store the pizza in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven on a pizza pan at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

    Recipe Tips

    Here are 2 tips on making the best low carb diabetic pizza ever!

    Use low carb toppings: it's important to use low carb toppings in order to keep the overall amount of carbs in this pizza low.

    Some great low carb topping ideas are spinach, mushrooms, olives, peppers and onions. You can use bacon crumble, ground beef, ham or any other meats you enjoy.

    Other than tomato sauce you can use any creamy sauce like alfredo or a simple garlic olive oil brushed over the crust is delicious.

    Don't limit the cheese: to make it the best pizza, be generous with the cheese. However, if you are watching the fat or caloric intake you can limit the amount. Other than mozzarella you can use provolone, parmesan, feta and goat cheese to name a few.

    full pizza cut into slices.

    Recipe variations

    Here are some variations of different low-carb pizzas you could make with this low carb pizza dough.

    • Meat Lovers Pizza: Top your pizza with cooked ground meats or crumbled sausage, pepperoni, and prosciutto for a satisfying and hearty meal.
    • Veggie Pizza: Load up on the vegetables with broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peppers, and onions and try adding some basil.
    • Margherita Pizza: One of my favorites and keeping it simple with a fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella.
    • BBQ Chicken Pizza: Use a low carb bbq sauce to top the pizza and then add some shredded chicken, blue cheese crumbles, buffalo sauce and mozzarella cheese for a bold and spicy pizza.
    • Greek Pizza: Top the low carb pizza with feta, kalamata olive, spinach, red onions and tomato sauce for a Mediterranean-inspired pizza.

    Frequently asked questions

    What can I use instead of pork rind crumbs?

    You can use this Low Carb Breadcrumb recipe.

    How many net carbs per slice?

    Each slice contains roughly 2g net carbs.

    How many slices does this pizza make?

    You can get roughly 8 slices in this pizza recipe.

    grabbing a slice of pizza.

    The Best Keto Pizza (Diabetic Friendly)

    Oscar
    A low carb pizza made with simple ingredients and diabetes friendly, this recipe is for the pizza crust only.
    5 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time : 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time : 15 minutes mins
    Total Time : 30 minutes mins
    Course : Main Course
    Cuisine : American, Canadian, Italian
    Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Servings : 8 slices
    Calories : 202

    Equipment

    • Blender to make pork rind crumbs
    • Pizza Pan

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1SliceCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups mozzarella Shredded
    • ½ cup almond flour
    • ½ cup Pork Rind Crumbs
    • 2 tablespoon cream cheese
    • 1 large egg Large
    • ¼ teaspoon Oregano Dry
    • Use my Breadcrumb recipe instead of pork rinds
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425º F
    • In a large microwave safe bowl add the mozzarella, pork rind crumbs, almond flour and cream cheese
      1 ½ cups mozzarella, ½ cup almond flour, ½ cup Pork Rind Crumbs, 2 tablespoon cream cheese
    • Use a fork to mix together and microwave on high for 1 minute
    • Remove from microwave and give it another mix until ingredients are combined
    • Throw it back into the microwave for another 30 seconds on high
    • Once out of the microwave add the egg and oregano and mix into dough
      1 large egg, ¼ teaspoon Oregano
    • Line a 12" pizza pan with parchment paper and place the dough onto the paper
    • Spread out the dough with a fork and then place another parchment paper on top to spread out the dough to fill the panI used a round tumbler but you can use a rolling pin or any other object that would do the job
    • Peel off the top layer of parchment paperFold in the edges of the dough to form a lip around the pizza
    • Pierce the entire pizza with a fork to make holes. This helps to prevent blistering
    • Bake at 425º F for 12 minutes or until crispy and golden (ovens may vary) keep an eye on it
    • When removed from the oven, pierce any blisters that may have formed
    • Top the pizza with your favourite toppings and place back in the oven on broil for 3-5 minutes, depending on how crispy you want to enjoy it.
    • Let slightly cool for a more holdable pizza

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    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooked food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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    1. D

      September 01, 2023 at 12:12 pm

      I tried this as well but... not good for pre-diabetic or diabetic on liver cleanse. 1.5 cups of cheese, plus the cream cheese, plus the topping cheese. That's over 2 cups of cheese... might as well just eat regular crust or stick to whole grain. Not trying to knock the recipe, but there must be a healthy alternative, and this isn't it.

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        September 01, 2023 at 4:01 pm

        5 stars
        Like myself and many people who manage their diabetes with a low carb high fat diet, I have been managing my diabetes with this diet for 5 years, mostly without any prescription/medication. Unfortunately, not all recipes can cater to every ailment. You may want to google a pizza recipe more suitable for diabetics with liver issues. Good luck.

        Reply
    2. Rhiana

      January 13, 2022 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and it's amazing! The only thing I did differently was to use fresh soft cheese and skip the microwave. After cooking the crust, I flipped it and browned the bottom in the broiler before adding toppings. Thank you so much for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        January 19, 2022 at 5:14 pm

        Sounds good, glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    3. Katie Youngs

      May 20, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks so delicious! I never would have thought to use pork rinds!

      Reply
    4. Raquel

      May 20, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious and easy to make. The fact that it is healthy is a bonus!

      Reply
    5. Kay

      May 20, 2021 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      Second time making this, such a tasty keto recipe!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        August 20, 2021 at 4:08 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    6. Natalie

      May 20, 2021 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum! What a delicious pizza. Pork rind crumbs? I never heard of this, but I will definitely check it now 🙂 I'm making this for sure.

      Reply
    7. Jeri

      May 19, 2021 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out so good! I made this for my dad, who is a diabetic, and he loved it! Thank you for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        August 20, 2021 at 4:08 pm

        Right on, glad he liked it 🙂

        Reply
    8. Audrey

      May 19, 2021 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this recipe!

      Reply
    9. Gen

      February 20, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      BEST damn keto crust ever!!!! So crispy
      Very easy to follow the directions aswell 🙂
      Thank you Oscar for sharing this lovely recipe!!

      Reply
      • ihackeddiabetes

        February 20, 2021 at 10:45 pm

        Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    10. ihackeddiabetes

      February 15, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      My favourite pizza, I just can't get enough.

      Reply

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