Wholesome Pizza: A Guilt-Free Recipe to Satisfy Your Cravings!

Introduction to Healthy Pizza

Pizza lovers, rejoice! You can indulge in a delicious slice while still being health-conscious. This recipe for a healthy pizza uses a mix of whole wheat flour and bread flour to give you that perfect crust without the extra guilt. Let’s dive into how to make this delectable dish that our taste buds simply adore!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Gather the following healthy ingredients for your pizza masterpiece:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup bread flour – you can substitute regular flour as well, but I almost always prefer bread flour.
• 1 packet of active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp).
• 1 tsp no-salt replacement sodium.
• Italian seasoning to taste. Sometimes I mix it up with tomato basil seasoning.
• 1 cup low sodium pizza sauce. (The lowest sodium sauce I’ve found in stores is https://casavisco.com/product/casa-visco-pizza-sauce-2/. It is by far the lowest at 100mg per cup. Most other sauces are 600mg+ per cup, even the “low sodium” ones like Raos).
• Your favorite veggies (like bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms)
• Low-fat cheese or a no-cheese alternative. We typically do a combination of Swiss cheese and another. Swiss is one of the lower sodium cheese. *Always shred your own cheese. It melts much easier.

Bake that thang

1. Preheat your oven to 525°F (245°C) to get that crust nice and crispy. We sometimes use pizza stones, but my family doesn’t like the way cordite stone smells, so I either turn a pizza pan upside down or use a griddle that I put in the oven. MAKE SURE YOU WAIT UNTIL IT’S FULLY HEATED – otherwise your crust will be soggy, especially if you add tomatoes and or other toppings that have water.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, bread flour, yeast, and no-salt replacement. Gradually add warm water and knead to form a dough.

3. Let the dough rise for about 30 minutes in a warm place.

4. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and place it on a pizza stone or a baking tray.

5. Spread the low sodium pizza sauce evenly over the crust, then sprinkle your veggies and cheese on top.

6. Sprinkle dried herbs for the finishing touch!

7. Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Now you have a guilt-free pizza recipe that will soon become a family favorite. Happy baking and bon appétit!