OMG...I have finally done it! I have created the most versatile pizza crust in the world (at least according to me!). Form this crust into a circle and you have the base for a pizza....form it into a rectangle and call it a flatbread...cut it into squares, and you have the perfect bread to make a sandwich or a grilled cheese!
What makes this crust so special
If the above paragraph has not yet sold you on this crust, then hopefully the lack of cheese in the crust will. Don't get me wrong...I LOVE cheese. Cheese is high in protein and fats. It contains high levels of calcium and with very few carbs, cheese is a low carb/ketogenic dream food.
However, have you ever questioned why we are the ONLY species on this planet that actually eat and drink other animals milk products? When was the last time you saw a puppy trying to feed on a mother cat? IT JUST DOESN'T HAPPEN!
Also, have you ever questioned why so many people are lactose intolerant? As humans, we are not truly designed to eat and digest an abundance of cheese. Does that mean that I don't eat cheese? Absolutely not!
Many low carb and keto friendly pizza crusts add about 2 cups of cheese in the base alone in order to keep the crust together. When you mix the cheese into a crust you can't even taste the actual cheese. I would much rather save my cheese for my topping, wouldn't you? This way, I can get creative and really enjoy the wonderful flavour of the cheese.
The Execution and Ingredients
This recipe is ridiculously easy. All you need are avocados, seasonings, coconut flour and egg. Put all the ingredients into a food processor and when all the ingredients have been thoroughly combined and puréed, the crust is ready to be formed. If you don't have a food processor, feel free to use a hand-held mixer instead.
I placed the crust on a piece of parchment paper and baked it in the oven for 30 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Start checking your pizza at the 20 minutes mark if you have made a really thin crust. Be careful with making the crust too thin as the moisture will evaporate and can lead to making small holes in the crust.
When the pizza crust has cooked, remove it from the oven and add your toppings. Place it back in the oven at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble.
Simple and quick, make sure you give this recipe a try.
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Avocado Pizza Crust (Whole30, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Keto)
Delicious and easy to make, this cheese-less crust is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite toppings.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
- 10-12 oz ripe avocado flesh (approximately 1-2 medium avocados)
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place avocado flesh and egg in a food processor. Process until avocado has been completely pureed
- Add all dry ingredients to the food processor and turn on. Continue to process until well blended
- Spread avocado mixture on a parchment lined pizza tray. Gently spread mixture into a circle or rectangle (should be approximately ¼ inch thickness)
- Place in oven and bake 20-30 minutes or until the top is just starting to crack or brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes.
- Add your favourite ingredients and place back into the oven until cheese has melted (approximately 10 minutes)
Notes
- Don't put too much sauce or too many toppings on the pizza as it will absorb the moisture and make the crust soggy.
- Nutritional information is for crust only.
- If you don't have a food processor, use a hand-held mixer instead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Cuisine: Pizza
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 63
- Fat: 4.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
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