This Fathead Pizza recipe is made without almond flour and is gluten free, keto and fabulous! My super easy new method for working with fathead pizza dough uses the convenience of the food processor and will make your life so much easier! Perfect for the keto diet and low carb diet at just 2 net carbs per slice!
Best Keto Pizza Recipe -Nut Free Fathead Dough
Pizza is one of the most guilty pleasures we indulge in when trying to watch our weight, lose weight or even just eat healthier.
It tastes so bad for you and well.....usually it is. Loaded with hefty toppings galore, one piece is never enough. It's never enough because traditional pizza is not made with healthful flours that would keep you full and satiated.
Do you know anyone that can eat one piece of pizza? Neither do I.
But Fathead dough, keto pizza dough, has changed the world for all us on a ketogenic diet and low carb-ers!
What is Fathead Pizza Dough?
I'm not the first one to create this type of pizza but the original recipe, called Fat Head Pizza. The orginial fathead pizza dough was made using almond flour, cream cheese and mozzarella cheese, and it was genius!
But when you have a child with a nut allergy, making anything with almond flour is an issue so I use coconut flour and I think it works fabulously!
The first time I tried the original recipe with my adaptions to the nut flour, the pizza was too small for a family of 5.
I'm certainly not going to make a keto pizza dough all for myself, so I reinvented and worked on their recipe to make it work for us in our family. This way it is plenty big enough for everyone to have at least 2 pieces if they wished.
I'm just thrilled I can make a pizza for pizza night that my entire picky family will eat and it's low carb and keto and absolutely delicious!
Simple Ingredients Needed
This keto pizza recipe makes two-12 inch round pizzas or one large 12 by 16 rectangular pizza. Divide all ingredients in half if you prefer to make one, 12-inch round pizza.
Please see recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for the exact measurements.
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- cream cheese
- cup coconut flour
- eggs
- baking powder
- baking soda
- xanthan gum
- dried oregano
- dried basil
- dried parsley
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- salt
How to Make Keto Fathead Pizza Crust
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
NEW EASY METHOD: Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until combined.
Remove and place into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes or double boiler to melt mixture over low heat on the stove.
Stir again to combine.
Wet your hands and spread mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet or use a rolling pin between two pieces of parchment. I did try to make this without parchment paper. I greased the pizza pan and maybe it was my baking sheet pan, but it did stick, which I hate.
So a piece of parchment paper works. May not be as crispy on the bottom as you might like, but it is what it is and it works for us. You could also try a pizza stone to get it a crispy crust.
For a thin crust, measure out a 12 x 16 rectangle or this recipe makes two 12 inch round pizzas.
Spread as evenly as you can all the way to the edges of the pan, continue to wet your hands with water if necessary to prevent sticking.
Using a fork make holes into the crust.
Bake for 12 minutes or until slightly browned.
Add your toppings and bake 5 more minutes to melt cheese.
Low Carb Pizza Crust versus Regular Pizza
Regular pizza contains wheat, gluten and is definitely not low carb or keto friendly, but there are many options for a low carb pizza crust and one of my favorites is the cauliflower pizza crust.
One of my most popular keto pizza on my website is this cauliflower pizza crust. I personally love it, but my family could taste the difference in the crust as opposed to using this fathead dough pizza crust.
While I love my cauliflower pizza recipe, this fat head pizza dough resembles more of the texture that my kids enjoy.
With this fathead pizza they could eat it weekly and not tire of it or complain.
Why? Because it clearly resembles a real flour dough pizza! Unlike cauliflower crust pizza which is hard to hold and easier to just eat with a fork, this pizza can be held like a traditional piece of pizza.
Keto-Friendly Toppings
You could make my quick homemade marinara sauce or purchase Rao's marinara which is low carb.
Our favorite toppings are simply mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, but sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms would also be keto friendly and delicious.
How to Store Keto Pizza Recipe
Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to Reheat Leftover Pizza
Reheat slices of keto pizza in an air fryer at 400 degrees F for 2-3 minutes or bake in a conventional oven at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Is Coconut a Nut?
I'd like to clear up this constant question get asked almost daily about whether coconut is a nut. While the US Food & drug Administration (FDA) claims that coconut is a tree nut becomes it comes from a tree, it is in fact a FRUIT. People who have tree nut allergies may be allergic to coconut as well, but being allergic to coconut is not the same as having a tree nut allergy.
My own son was diagnosed with a Peanut and Tree Nut allergy at the age of 2. He has safely eaten coconut all these years without issue and he is now 14. Coconut is a fruit, called a drupe. It's like a peach with a pit.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says it well: "Coconut is not a botanical nut: it is classified as a fruit, even though the FDA recognizes coconut as a tree nut. While allergic reactions to coconut have been documented, most people who are allergic to tree nuts can safely eat coconut. If you are allergic to tree nuts, talk to your allergist before adding coconut to your diet."
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add yeast to the keto pizza dough?
Yes you can add yeast to the dough but please understand that it will only provide flavor, it will not make the dough rise and we are not activating the yeast with sugar.
Can I swap the eggs out?
Yes, if you need to remove the eggs due to an allergy, you can replace them with 4 ounces more of cream cheese.
Can I freeze keto pizza dough?
Yes you can freeze this keto pizza dough. I would actually bake the dough as a round 12 inch pizza, allow to cool, do not add any toppings. Cover with parchment and wrap with foil. Freeze the cooked pizza shell for up to 2 months.
Can I make this with almond flour?
Yes, if you have a coconut allergy you can replace the coconut flour used in this keto pizza dough recipe with 2 cups of almond flour. If the fathead dough is sticky, add ¼ cup more almond flour.
More Keto Pizza Recipes
Crustless Keto Pizza (Single Serve)
The Best Keto Pizza (Nut Free Fathead Dough)
The Best Keto Low Carb Pizza
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or 408g
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup coconut flour or 119 grams
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. NEW METHOD: Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until combined. Remove and place into a microwavable bowl and microwave for 2 minutes or double boiler to melt mixture over low heat on the stove. Stir again to combine.
- Wet your hands and spread mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet or use a rolling pin between two pieces of parchment. For a thin crust, measure out a 12 x 16 rectangle or this recipe makes two 12 inch round pizzas.
- Spread as evenly as you can all the way to the edges of the pan, continue to wet your hands with water if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Using a fork make holes into the crust.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until slightly browned.
- Add your toppings and bake 5 more minutes to melt cheese.
Notes
Net Carbs: 2g This recipe was first published in February 2015 and updated with video in July 2020.
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Katee Long
Can you clarify how you got 2 net carbs/serving for the pizza crust? From my calculations, the mozzarella cheese is 32 net carbs, the cream cheese is 5 net carbs, and the coconut flour is 16 net carbs totaling 53 net carbs for the crust alone. That would be 4.5 net carbs per slice if you had 12 slices.
Pauline @ I Really Like Food
Despite being a pizza lover (who isn't?!) the heavy and stodgy crust/dough is usually one of my most hated bits of a typical modern day pizza, so this is a really interesting idea! Will keep it mind for the next time it's time for a pizza night in.
Cathryn
First off you have changed my life. I love the cook. Beautiful color photos!
Quick question - the nutritional facts in the book for this dough is it for 1 crust or 2 crusts. I came to your site. And I’m still confused. I turned the dough into 2 pies cut 8 ways each.. sorry, I’m a newbie and obviously confuse easily.. thanks
Brenda
One large 12 by 16 or 2 small 12 inch crusts.
Melissa Burns
I cannot tell you how much your recipes have changed my life-style. But THIS ONE is to die for!! Can't believe there's a low carb pizza crust out there that tastes like a real pizza crust!! Thank you!! I cooked mine for a bit longer and it was perfect. It's also a recipe my SON will actually eat, so I'm double pumped!! --- Thank you for working your magic with coconut flour. I can't eat almonds, so this site is my 'go to' for coconut flour recipes... they are clearly "tried and true." THANK YOU!!
Brenda
Thank you so much Melissa!
Lynette Coffey
Hi Brenda,
I am planning to make this pizza tonight and was wondering how large of a baking pan you use? You mentioned for thin crust, press it out to a 12x16 inch rectangle, but is that what you made, re the thin crust?
Brenda
Yes that's what I made or make a thicker pizza crust by just using a smaller sized baking pan or a round pizza pan, maybe a 9 inch.
Lynette Coffey
Thank you!
Michelle Antoinette
I have been holding on to this recipe for the last two weeks and today, decided to go for it. I am so glad I did! Not only was it delicious but I already have started planning on using it for calzones and maybe even garlic knots! As an added bonus, I had family show up for a surprise visit tonight and they brought a couple of pizza pies for the family. I went right to the fridge, grabbed one of these slices and heated it up. Then I sat with my family and was able to enjoy pizza with them completely guilt-free! Thank you so much for this recipe. It's definitely a keeper!
Tina
Recipe says mix mozzarella and cream cheese. How much mozzarella so I know how much to keep aside for topping? Thank you! Cant wait to try!
Brenda
All of it, I did not include any amount for toppings in this recipe, it was only ingredients for the pizza crust.
Jason
Tried this recipe last weekend and it was awesome! I'm thinking about modifying it a little to make taco pizza. Use taco seasoning instead of Italian seasoning and maybe subbing either cheddar or pepper Jack in for part of the mozzarella. Have you tried putting different cheeses in it?
Brenda
No I haven't tried anything other than mozzarella, let me know if you try something else and how it goes.
Jason
I did your recipe x 1.5 and did the half with sharp cheddar and it turned out awesome!
Stacey Ann Smith
OH yum! So going to make this today for a quick lunch or supper .
Truus
I just made this pizza again I use Gouda cheese. And it works well. Only this time I didn't the fat head dough. I thirst mixed little blocks of cheese and schreef er coconut very fine. Then added the rest and mixed a minute or two until it wa thick. I spread that even on a baking sheet and baked it until it was turning in golden brown and put the topping on of and baked a few more minutes. It tasted great so if you need a shortcut it is possible.
MyDarlin
Made this tonight. Did not like it at all. Very dry crust and didn't taste good. Family did not like either.
Debbie
My husband is allergic to coconut so is coconut flour the same? Is there a sub for the coconut flour? Is the garbanzo bean flour measured the same?
Brenda
If he's a allergic to coconut then he shouldn't have coconut flour. I've not tried garbanzo bean flour since it isn't low carb. I'd suggest just looking for a low carb pizza made with almond flour.
Brenda Peeler
I love this crust! Again, my husband is so picky about diet/healthy recipes AND Pizza crust, and he loves the texture of this crust. Very versatile and easy.
Brian Housty
This recipe turned out great. My wife is picky about pizza crust and she really liked it. Is there any way to make it crispy?
Brenda
I've tried it without the parchment paper, but you need a really good like new baking pan so it doesn't stick and yes it will get crispy.
Nicole
Is it 4 eggs in the old recipe as well? I want to try both recipes, to see what I like the most. Thank you
Brenda
Yes same amount of eggs, the only changes were what I mentioned in the updates above the recipe.
Tiffany
Im so confused, many of your comments are discussing tapioca flour, but I dont see it in the recipe and one of the replies actually said there isnt any in the recipe. However, further down, another poster asked if anyone had tried just coconut flour and the reply stated that you werent happy with the texture. Can you help me to understand? Thanks!
Brenda
Please read the UPDATES written above the video stating many requests from the orginial to replace the tapioca flour.
Tiffany
Got it 😉 Now I understand, I would have gotten that if the comments I read led back to that point. Thanks a bunch for your quick reply! Cant wait to try it! Been looking for a Fathead recipe w/coconut flour instead of almond. Yaaaaaaay!
Tiffany
PS I halfed the recipe and sub'd 2 tablespoons of coconut flour with oat fiber flour (6 Tbl coconut flour + 2 Oat flour) and I added 1/2 tsp baking powder and they came out excellent! I used the recipe to make stuffed breakfast rolls and they were amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Linette Erickson
Oh my goodness!!! This dough alone is AMAZING!! Thank you!
Deb
What does it mean by serving size 1g? Do you have to weigh it after baking? Or is it a certain inch size (like 1 in x 1 in)?
Brenda
No it was a glitch with my new recipe plug in, its just 1 slice. There are 12 servings.
Nicole
Just finished eating some...it was delicious! Thanks for such an awesome recipe. I did one major substitution: I swapped out the eggs for flax eggs because I'd heard that fathead dough can be prone to tasting 'eggy'...but my results were successful! I even made it deep dish style in a wax paper-lined 8x8 baking pan, though I might omit the paper and just oil the pan next time as the crust got stuck in some areas. I whipped up a quick pizza sauce and crowned my pizza with mozzarella, turkey smoked and breakfast sausage, ground beef, and turkey pepperoni. I am very pleased with my experiment and will make this again! Thank you!
Sarah
I cut the recipe in half for a personal pizza. Kt worked out great! Thank you!
Sarah
Would this work if you made it deep dish style crust? In a cast iron pan?
Thanks.
Brenda
I'm sure it could work, I've not tested it out though.
Layla
Ohhhhh my gosshhhh!!!!!
Absolutely amazing! My new go to for bread substitute. 2nd time i used half the amount of coconut flour and the crust was perfect. Topped it off with spinach sauteed in roasted garlic and a bit of cream cheese. White pizza delivered by an angel! Thank you!!!
jt hamm
OMGoodness this is a joke right? I mean 5 net carbs per little little piece. $ small ones is 20 net...bam out of ketosis. Id rather eat a regular one than to go through all this.
Linda
If you're in the induction phase, you have to watch eating tomatoes, asparagus, etc. this is something you'd eat after that for a treat.
Kathy
No one is telling you you have to eat it. It is provided for people that actually appreciate all of her hard work and efforts.
Brenda
🙂
Jolene
Just made this for dinner tonight for the first time! It was amazing! My husband even ate it and loved it....it's a miracle! I am finally finding healthy food that he will eat. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! Can't wait to try more of your recipes.
Sue
This crust is so much more bread-like than the original fathead crust I am doing an experiment. Instead of the herbs in the recipe I mixed in poultry seasoning and ground sage (I left out the onion and garlic powders) after its baked I'll cut into small cubes and dry them out in low heat oven and use the dried cubes for turkey stuffing following my old full carb recipe. Sure hope it works!!
Heather
Did it work? I was hoping to do the same