Cauliflower Pizza Crust (2024)

Cauliflower Pizza Crust is a great gluten free, low carb, keto friendly alternative to a bread based pizza. A healthy swap to a carb heavy slice!

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Create your own low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly alternative to the classic pizza crust. It’s the perfect healthy Cauliflower Pizza Crust for piling high with your favorite pizza toppings.

The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Our keto Cauliflower Pizza Crust recipe makes cooking with cauliflower deliciously deceptive; made using cauliflower rice, egg, cheese, and some spices, you can easily disguise this versatile veggie into a healthy, low carb pizza crust alternative for even the pickiest pizza lovers.

There is so much to love about this cauliflower crust recipe: not only is it a sturdy replacement for a flour-based pizza dough so you can pile on your favorite pizza toppings. Like my Cauliflower Breadsticks, a cauliflower pizza base is also a delicious alternative to a carb-heavy crust and is packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and fresh ingredients.

Cauliflower crust pizza can be customized to fit so many dietary constraints – you can make it as meaty, cheesy, or veggie-filled as you want; use a sugar-free tomato sauce for a keto friendly, lower carb meal, or ditch the dairy and egg (use flax egg and vegan cheese as the binding) to make this a vegan version.

Is cauliflower crust healthier than regular pizza crust?

No need to skip your slice when you’re looking to cut your carbs or reduce the calories! Cauliflower crust is filled with all the comforts of the classic base but has many more health benefits.

Cauliflower is high in vitamins C and K and is also a good source of folate. It’s a fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-in-sodium food with a mild taste that’s perfect for pizza toppings. A one-cup serving of cauliflower contains only 25 calories, 5 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of dietary fiber.

If you want other delicious cauliflower recipes to replace your crab heavy recipes, check out our Cauliflower Fried Rice and our Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.

Why we love Cauliflower Base Pizza Recipes

Quick and easy to make.
Uses a handful of simple ingredients.
Healthy alternative to the classic crust and a simple way to sneak more veggies into supper.
Naturally gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly, grain-free, and can be made vegan, paleo, and whole30 compliant.
Perfect for pizza parties, weekday dinners, or adding more veggies into your diet.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Ingredients

Cauliflower: You can use fresh cauliflower, frozen cauliflower florets, or buy pre-pulsed fresh or frozen riced cauliflower. I love the frozen riced cauliflower from Trader Joe’s.
Dried basil
Dried oregano
Garlicsalt: I love Lawry’s brand, but you can make your own seasoning if you prefer.
Shredded parmesan cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Egg
Pizza sauce or tomato sauce

Substitutions and Additions

Choose Your Cheese: I use a combination of parmesan and mozzarella to top my cauliflower base pizza, but feel free to use any cheese you have on hand. Try fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, or an Italian cheese blend.
Add Some Spice: You can add crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning if you want more spice.
Tasty Toppings:
- Make a Vegetarian Version with your favorite vegetables, like asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms, green peppers, olives, onion, eggplant, and spinach. Or add some fruit, like sliced olives or pineapple.
- Make It Meaty with pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, ham, buffalo chicken, or grilled chicken.
Swap The Sauce: Instead of the traditional pizza or tomato sauce, you can try using Alfredo sauce, BBQ, or pesto sauce instead.

How to make Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Pulse The Cauliflower Pieces: Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse it into “rice.” Personally, I like to save some time and use the Trader Joe’s riced cauliflower.
Pro Tip: Be careful not to over-process the cauliflower, or it will puree. It should come out looking almost grain-like.
Wring Out The Water: Microwave the riced cauliflower for 4 minutes. Pour it onto a kitchen towel and wring out the water.
Pro Tip: The more water you can wring out, the crunchier a crust will get.
Make The Dough Mixture: Combine the cauliflower with the other ingredients and form it into a ball. Flatten the dough ball and shape it into a pizza crust.
Bake: Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes or until the edges become golden brown and the middle sets. Flip the crust over and bake for a few more minutes.
Pro Tip: If the crust isn’t crispy enough, leave it in the oven for a few minutes longer.
Cover Your Crust: Cool the crust and top with pizza sauce and your preferred toppings. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts to brown.
Serve: Serve and enjoy!

Tips For Making Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Make sure to rice the cauliflower into small-sized pieces.
I like to save time and buy already riced cauliflower from the frozen food section of the grocery store.
The more water you can squeeze out of the cauliflower, the better. I like to use a clean dish towel to squeeze out the water. Just lay it in the center of the dish towel and twist the water out.
When you bake the crust, make sure to flip it over about halfway through the baking process so it becomes crispy.
If you have a pizza stone, use it! If you do not have a pizza stone, use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

How to Store Cauliflower Pizza Crust

To Store: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days.
To Freeze: Once cooled, place your crust in a freezer-safe bag. If storing multiple crusts, wrap them first in plastic wrap or put wax paper between each layer so they do not stick together. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Reheat the pizza in the oven on a pizza stone for best results.

More Cauliflower Recipes

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Cauliflower Head

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a food processor to make Cauliflower Pizza Crust?

You do not need a food processor to make cauliflower pizza crust. Feel free to buy a bag of frozen cauliflower that has already been riced for you!

Do cauliflower crust pizzas have carbs?

This cauliflower pizza crust does not have carbs and is great for a keto diet. Depending on the sauce you use and the toppings you choose will determine the number of carbs for the full pizza.

Is cauliflower crust pizza good for weight loss?

Depending what is in your cauliflower crust will determine how it is for weight loss. Some cauliflower pizzas contain a high amount of calories from using ingredients such as almond flour or coconut flour.

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