This Low Carb Pizza Crust Is Only 200 Calories!

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: ground flaxseed

Coconut flour is lower in carbs but absorbent, requiring adjustments.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers fat while adding creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, but vegetable oil is less expensive.

Welcome back to Leaf's Kitchen. Today, we're going to make a two-ingredient low carb pizza crust.

Start by grinding up 3 tablespoons of chia seeds using a mortar and pestle.

Add a little bit of salt to the chia seeds while grinding to help break them up and add flavor.

In a large bowl, add 1/2 cup of egg whites (which is about four large egg whites).

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar to the egg whites to help them whip up properly.

Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks.

Add the ground chia seeds and salt to the whipped egg whites and stir on low speed until combined.

Prepare a pizza tray by spraying it with oil and placing greaseproof paper on it to prevent movement.

Spoon the dough onto the center of the pizza tray and flatten it out to a pizza-like size, making it thicker than you think you need.

Preheat the air fryer to 170°C (about 325°F).

Place the pizza crust in the air fryer and bake for about 15 minutes until the top is golden.

While the crust is baking, prepare your toppings: shredded ham, shredded basil, mozzarella cheese, and tomato paste.

After about 15 minutes, check the crust; it should smell good and not smell like eggs.

Spread tomato paste on the baked crust, followed by the shredded ham, mozzarella cheese, and basil on top.

Return the pizza to the air fryer and bake until the cheese is melted and golden, about 10 minutes.

Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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