How to Make a Healthier Homemade Pizza with a Protein-Packed Crust

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Nutritionist Delicia Bale’s cookbook Unprocessed Made Easy offers simple substitutions to reduce processed foods, including healthier pizza options.

“This pizza recipe uses wholemeal, Greek yogurt dough that is rich in protein, making it a satisfying meal,” Bale explains. “The homemade sauce is easy to prepare, and I recommend using tinned cherry tomatoes for their sweetness and flavor.”

Mozzarella and Cherry Tomato Pizza

Makes: 1 large pizza

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 300g Greek yogurt
• 135g self-raising flour
• 135g wholemeal flour
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp garlic granules
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the pizza sauce:

• 200g tinned cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp Italian herbs
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• Salt and black pepper

For the toppings:

• 1-2 balls of mozzarella, sliced
• Handful of cherry vine tomatoes, sliced
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• Chopped basil

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, self-raising and wholemeal flours, bicarbonate of soda, oregano, garlic granules, and salt. Mix gently until combined.
• Roll the dough into a thin circle, about 1 cm thick. Use your fingers to shape a crust around the edge. Dust with flour if needed to prevent sticking.
• Place the dough on a large baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• While the dough bakes, blend the sauce ingredients until smooth.
• Once the crust is golden, remove it from the oven. Top with the sauce, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the pizza is golden.
• Serve with fresh chopped basil.

This recipe provides a healthier, protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza, making it a satisfying and flavorful meal.

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