Paleo Pizza Recipe With Cauliflower Crust

I have been perfecting my cauliflower pizza crust for a long time now. So many of my favorite recipes have been on-the-fly, lucky, thrown together ideas that turned out perfect the first time… This one, however, was not so easy.

There are so many “healthy” pizza crust recipes out there on the internet~ but I’ve never been able to find the one that ticks all of the boxes. They’re either too soggy, too bland, or packed with shredded cheese (or other non-Paleo ingredients). I love the idea of a veggie crust for pizza, so I kept on my mission to come up with my own recipe. I couldn’t be happier with it, and am super excited to finally share!

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After many almost-perfect attempts, here is my gluten, dairy, soy, and sugar-free Cauliflower Pizza Crust. Perfect for my Paleo friends out there, and something fun to try even if you’re not a Paleo eater! There are endless possibilities with this basic crust recipe… Switch up the sauce, the toppings, or even the shape; I think mini pizzas would be fun!

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P.s.~ Scroll to the bottom of the recipe for nutritional information…. you’ll be amazed at how few calories this amazing crust contains!

Here is my pizza crust fully topped & ready to enjoy! I used Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce, then sprinkled with fresh spinach, crimini mushrooms, and thinly sliced Italian sausage.

*TIP: Double the recipe to make two crusts, bake them, top as desired, then freeze for later! Now you’ve got a frozen pizza~ just thaw & bake at 425ºF until heated through & golden brown.

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Unlike my original cauliflower pizza crust, this recipe uses ground flax as a binder instead of eggs. Flax eggs are made by simply stirring together freshly ground seeds and water to make a gluey, egg-like replacement, but since cauliflower is already loaded with so much moisture, we’re using much less water in this recipe to account for that. This gives you a drier pizza crust that you can hold with your hands.

This crust is made with just a handful of all-natural ingredients. All you need is some cauliflower (bonus if it’s already “riced” for you), ground flax, almond flour, and seasonings. The key to getting a dry vegan cauliflower pizza crust that you can hold with your hands is to wring-out all of the moisture first.

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To do this, you’ll need to cook the cauliflower first. You can steam it or dry roast it, if you’re using fresh cauliflower.

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Alternatively, you can buy frozen cauliflower and let it thaw in your fridge overnight. This is my preferred method, because there’s no extra cooking involved. If you use frozen florets, you’ll need to process them in a food processor (affiliate link) first, but many stores are starting to carry frozen cauliflower rice, which makes this recipe even easier!

If you can find frozen cauliflower rice, simply thaw it in the fridge the night before (or you can heat it up if you’re in a hurry), then transfer it to a towel or nut milk bag (affiliate link) and squeeze it until you can’t get any more liquid out. I usually end up with at least 1/2 cup of liquid squeezed out, so it should be a significant amount to get a very dry cauliflower pizza crust.

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Once you have the dry cauliflower “pulp, ” add it to the ground flax, almond flour, and seasonings. It may look crumbly at first, but I find that if you mix it with your hands (or an electric hand/stand mixer) it starts to stick together nicely.

Keep in mind that this is not your average pizza dough. It won’t be stretchy, because there’s no gluten involved. Instead, it will be a pile that you’ll need to press out onto a large pizza sheet. Get your hands wet if the pizza “dough” sticks to them too much, as that will help you press it out. You want the pizza to be a flat and even as possible.

The flatter it gets, the drier the resulting crust will be. I can get this crust to be about 12-14 inches in diameter, or you can make two 6-8 inch pizzas if you prefer something smaller to work with. (It’s easier to flip if they are smaller!)

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Bake the pizza crust until it is dry and easy to pick up with your hands, about 45 minutes. You can flip it over at this point and bake for 10-15 minutes more to dry out the other side, but I’m usually impatient and just start adding the toppings after I flip it over. (Tip: Use the parchment paper to help you flip over the large crust. I keep one hand on the crust itself, and pick up the parchment with my other hand to sandwich the crust and keep it from breaking.)

Since this process is still a bit labor-intensive, I recommend making a double batch so you can keep an extra crust in the freezer for an easy pizza night in the future.

This Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust is naturally grain-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. I love how easy it is to make using frozen cauliflower rice and ground flax seeds for a healthy pizza night!

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You can skip the cooking and cooling process when using frozen cauliflower. Simply allow the frozen cauliflower to thaw in your fridge overnight, which creates a cooked texture without having to do the extra work. Pulse the thawed cauliflower to create the rice, then drain well using a dish towel.

Calories: 150 kcal , Carbohydrates: 13 g , Protein: 7 g , Fat: 9 g , Sodium: 343 mg , Potassium: 551 mg , Fiber: 6 g , Sugar: 3 g , Vitamin C: 82 mg , Calcium: 80 mg , Iron: 1.5 mg

Reader Feedback: Have you tried the cauliflower pizza crust yet? Whether it’s the original recipe or this vegan version, I hope you enjoy this gluten-free alternative!

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

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