Low Calorie Pizza Crust

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Three-ingredient low-calorie pizza crust is high in protein, lower in calories, and tastes just like regular pizza dough. Easy enough for the whole family to be involved, this homemade dough is ready for your favorite toppings in just minutes!

Don’t be fooled by this homemade low-calorie pizza crust! Just because it’s made with healthy ingredients doesn’t mean it won’t satisfy your pizza cravings. This is the easiest low-calorie pizza dough and it only takes 8 minutes to make. Regular pizza crust is made with yeast and the dough needs to rise for up to two hours which can be challenging on a busy weeknight.

This simple recipe is also called 2-ingredient pizza dough or Weight Watchers pizza dough because the entire pizza crust only has 12 WW smart points and under 500 calories. The key is using self-rising whole wheat flour which gives a classic pizza taste. Creamy low-fat Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of salt are the only other ingredients you need! 

I love to add pizza sauce and lots of fresh vegetables for a quick and healthy meal. This keeps the calorie count low and adds plenty of healthy nutrients. While this isn’t a keto pizza crust, it has less flour which means it contains fewer carbs per slice and is one of the lowest calorie pizza dough options. A cauliflower pizza crust recipe may be a better option for a keto diet or a strict low-carb diet.

👩🏽‍🍳 Why You’ll Love This Low-Calorie Pizza Dough Recipe

• High Protein: This is a high-protein pizza crust with 24 grams of protein. This low-calorie pizza crust recipe is higher in protein recipe than many cauliflower crust pizza options and the whole thing also has less than 500 calories.
• Vegan and Dairy-Free Option: All you need to do to make this low-fat pizza crust vegan and dairy-free is swap the Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt.
• 12 Weight Watchers Points: Greek yogurt pizza dough is a favorite of those following Weight Watchers for weight management or weight loss because there are just 12 WW points in the whole pizza crust.
• Kid-Friendly: This is an absolute kid-favorite recipe. Kids will love being part of the dough-making process and adding their own toppings.
• Zero Rising Time: Many healthy yeast pizza dough recipes require rise time and can take a couple of hours, or longer. This entire crust recipe comes together in just 8 minutes! 
• No Special Tools Required: You don’t need a stand mixer, pizza oven, pizza peel, food processor, pizza pan, or anything special for this recipe! Just a mixing bowl and rolling pin is all you need!
• Authentic Pizza Taste with Simple Ingredients: These easy-to-find ingredients deliver an authentic pizza taste that some other low-calorie pizzas or healthy pizza alternatives lack. This recipe keeps it simple and doesn’t use cream cheese, or egg whites, or require you to shred vegetables or cheese.

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🥘 Ingredients

All grocery stores will have the three simple ingredients needed for this quick and easy low-cal pizza dough. See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

• Self-Rising Flour: Whole wheat self-rising flour is flour that already has baking powder and salt in it to keep the ingredient list super simple. I use whole wheat flour because it makes the best crust and is more nutrient-dense and higher in fiber than other flour.
• Greek Yogurt: Low-fat plain Greek yogurt is what packs this healthy pizza base recipe full of protein! It’s also the moisture that brings the ingredients together into a dough ball. 
• Salt: Salt is essential to any crust or bread recipe! It won’t make it salty but it brings out the flavor. I don’t recommend skipping this ingredient.

🍲 Ingredient Substitutions

• Flour: Substitute self-rising white flour for the whole wheat variety if preferred.
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt: If you are looking for a low-fat pizza recipe, you can also use nonfat Greek yogurt to cut the calories and fat even further and make this a fat-free pizza dough. Full-fat Greek yogurt has a different consistency so you may have to adjust the amount of flour or water used.
• Garlic Salt: For an extra flavorful crust in this low-calorie recipe, use garlic salt in place of the salt.

🔪 How To Make Low-Calorie Pizza Crust

Make The Dough: Add all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix to form the dough. If the dough feels too dry, add up to ½ tablespoon of water.

Knead The Dough: Place the dough onto a lightly floured and clean surface and knead to bring the mixture together.

Let It Rest: Allow the dough to rest on your work surface for 5 minutes before using.

Roll: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch round. This is meant to be more of a thin-crust pizza.

Add Sauce And Toppings And Bake: Top your low calorie pizza base with sauce and your favorite toppings then bake in a preheated oven on a baking sheet or pizza stone covered with parchment paper. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. See variation for a crispier crust option.

💭 Expert Tips

• Add water if the dough is too dry: If the dough is dry and not coming together when mixed, add up to ½ tablespoon of water. Start by adding a sprinkle of water first and continue adding up to ½ tablespoon total of water as needed.
• Use a floured surface for kneading: Before turning the homemade dough out of the bowl to knead it, lightly flour your work surface to prevent the dough from sticking.
• Bake on a pizza stone: To make baking easy, use a pizza stone if you have one. A pizza stone distributes heat evenly for the perfectly baked crust.
• Avoid overworking the dough: One of the things that makes this the best recipe for weeknight dinners is that it comes together quickly with minimal kneading. Do not over-knead the dough mixture or the dough will become tough and chewy..
• Prebake the dough when using lots of toppings: If you plan on loading up your pizza with lots of toppings, especially things like pineapple or vegetables that will release moisture as they cook, prebake the dough for 10 minutes before adding toppings and return it to the oven for an additional 8-15 minutes.
• Personalize with the toppings of your choice. The first time I made this I used classic pizzas toppings, but there are endless combinations of tasty toppings! Try something new each time you make this recipe or use it as an opportunity to use up a few vegetables you have on hand.

📖 Variations

• Herby Pizza Dough: Add ½ teaspoon of chopped fresh herbs such as basil or thyme to the dough for extra flavor without lots of extra calories.
• Garlic: Add a pinch of garlic powder to this low-calorie homemade pizza dough for garlic dough.
• Crispier Crust: For a crunchier crust, pre-bake this skinny pizza recipe for 5-10 minutes at 400°F for 10 minutes, then add the toppings and bake for an additional 8-15 minutes until all of the ingredients have cooked through.
• Personal Pizzas: To make personal-sized pizzas kids will love, divide the dough into 4 equal portions before rolling. Roll each portion into a small personal-sized pizza, top, and bake. Reduce the baking time to 7-10 minutes.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

This is the best healthy pizza crust recipe that doesn’t compromise flavor and tastes like real pizza, especially when topped with one of the suggested winning combinations of ingredients. There are so many different ways to enjoy this recipe!

Spread the crust with a light layer of tomato sauce then add your favorite pizza toppings. For pizza night, I like to make two or three different pizzas and cut each into six pieces so that everyone can sample different flavors. Try one of these delicious pizza suggestions or come up with your own unique flavor combination! 

🍕 Pizza Topping Suggestions

• Classic Pizza: Spread marinara, pesto sauce, or olive oil on a low-calorie pizza base. Top it with parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, or another favorite shredded-style cheese then add sliced bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, fresh basil, onion, spinach, or roasted red peppers.
• Veggie Pizza: Spread tomato sauce on this healthy pizza dough then top with shredded mozzarella, canned diced artichokes, red onion, red bell pepper, olives, and fresh basil.
• Margherita Pizza: Start with a low-calorie pizza sauce like my keto marinara sauce, and add thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, and chopped fresh basil. The basil makes this taste just like the real deal from a pizza parlor!
• High-Protein Pizza with Meat: For a high-protein pizza for meat eaters, top it with low-fat cheese and turkey pepperoni, ground beef, or chicken and a handful of fresh spinach.
• Cheesy Breadsticks: Brush a light layer of olive oil on the crust and then top with a mix of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with dried or fresh oregano. Cut the baked pizza in half and then slice each half into 6 skinny slices. Serve with a dipping sauce as an appetizer or side dish.
• The Finishing Touch: Just before serving, top baked pizza with fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasonings, or a drizzle of olive oil.

🙌 Dietary Adaptations

• Vegan: For vegan pizza dough, use coconut yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt.
• Gluten-Free: For gluten-free homemade pizza crust, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum. A one-to-one flour works better than other gluten-free options like almond flour or coconut flour.
• Dairy-Free: For dairy-free dough, use coconut yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt.

🫙 Storage Directions

Storing: Unbaked dough keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Tightly wrap the dough in plastic wrap before placing it in an airtight container. Let it come to room temperature before rolling. 

Freezing: To freeze, roll out the dough and then place the dough onto a lined sheet pan. Place the sheet pan into the freezer for 45 minutes. Once the dough is frozen, wrap the frozen crust in plastic wrap and place it back in the freezer. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before topping and baking.

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