It’s a real thing, friends: pizza crust, gluten free, and delicious can all be said in one sentence.

Over the years, I have tried my fair share of gluten free pizza crusts, some which I still have once in a while, and others which I was happy to leave and never look back at. However, just like virtually any other food, it’s always best when it’s made from scratch, right at home.

And now, it can be. AND it can be delicious.

My client, Larry, whose story you may remember (and if not you can click here to read about it), has given up wheat AND owns a pizzeria… so yeah, healthy and delicious gluten free pizza crust was near the top of his list of must-do creations.

See below for the recipe, and check out the video to watch it being done by Larry himself. I love the fact that it has ground almonds and chickpea flour; many gluten free flours and ingredients are high in carbs and not the healthiest for us.

Oh, and the most important part, here is an update on Larry’s progress toward optimal health: he has reached his one-month goal of entering the “2’s”; at our last check-in, he weighed 299. This is a huge accomplishment for him and I’m so happy that he reached it. More importantly, he feels so much better… and that is really what it’s all about.

We will check in with Larry again next month! For now, I leave you with the delish, easy recipe.

Gluten Free Pizza Crust

1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I also love using raw cheddar instead)
1.5 cups ground almonds (almond flour)
1/4 cup chickpea flour
1/4 cup whole golden flaxseeds
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt or Herbamare
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine the cheese, ground almonds, chickpea flour, flaxseeds, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and sea salt. Add the water, oil, and eggs, and stir until combined. Put a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet (or pizza pan). Place the dough on the parchment paper and lay a second sheet of parchment on top of the dough. Push dough down with your hands until it is about 1/2 inch thick. Remove the top layer of parchment.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Dress your pizza your favourite way and bake again for about 10 minutes (until toppings look nice and ready). Eat ‘er up!