6 Healthy Pizza Crust Alternatives You Have to Try
Who says pizza can't be healthy? By replacing traditional pizza dough with creative alternatives, you can seriously amp up the nutrition of your cheesy, delicious pizza without sacrificing flavor. So before you skip the pizza and opt for a salad instead, give some of these pizza crust alternatives a try. Scroll through the slideshow to discover six healthy crust ideas to test out in your kitchen.
Chickpea Crust
Chickpea pizza crust uses chickpea flour as the base, which is inexpensive and easy to find in most grocery stores. The resulting crust has a texture very similar to bread and tons of added nutritional benefits. Chickpeas are a rich source of plant-based protein and can help with everything from blood sugar control to healthy digestion and weight management.
How to make it: Check out this recipe for Gluten-free Chickpea Pizza Crust by The Colorful Kitchen.
Read more: Guide to Alternative Flours
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