Do you love Pizza? We've got 5 protein-packed pizza recipes for you!

Pizza doesn't have to be synonymous with calorie-dense and unhealthy food. Try one of our 5 improved recipes based on crusts made with ingredients you wouldn't expect.

Mexican "meatza" - pizza with meat crust

A pizza for those who like spicy food and want an extra portion of quality protein.

Crust:

• 450 g ground beef
• 2 teaspoons of chilli
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• pinch of salt
• 1 garlic clove

Garnish:

• 3/4 cup salsa or tomato puree
• Green peppers, onions, tomatoes or other vegetables
• seasonings to taste - such as oregano or Italian pizza seasoning mix

Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray or tin with baking paper. In a bowl, season the ground beef with chilli, cumin, red pepper, salt and crushed garlic and mix well. Fill the baking tin with the meat mixture and place in the oven for about half an hour. When the time has elapsed, brush the baked meat with salsa or puree, cover with vegetables, sprinkle with spices and bake for about 10 - 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven, cut and serve.

Nutritional values per 1 serving

• 335 kcal
• Protein 47 g
• Carbohydrates 4 g
• Fat 10 g

Pizza with wholemeal tortilla shell

A very simple but tasty option that is ready in a few minutes.

• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1/3 cup grated cheese or reduced fat mozzarella
• onion, pineapple, vegetables of your choice
• seasonings to taste - e.g. oregano or Italian pizza seasoning mix

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread the wholemeal tortilla with tomato puree, top with chopped onion, pineapple, vegetables, cheese and sprinkle with spices. Put in the oven for about 12 minutes. Then remove from the oven, slice and serve.

Nutritional values per 1 serving

• 265 kcal
• Protein 15 g
• Carbohydrates 24 g
• Fat 8,5 g

Pizza with broccoli crust

The right dose of vitamins, fibre and minerals.

Hull:

• 450 g broccoli
• 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal or wholemeal flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 egg + 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• pinch of salt
• pinch of dried garlic

Garnish:

• 3/4 cup tomato puree
• a few slices of good quality ham
• sliced red onion
• a few leaves of fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese or reduced fat mozzarella
• seasoning to taste - e.g. oregano or Italian pizza seasoning mix

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Mix the broccoli, put it in a saucepan, pour half a cup of water over it and simmer for a few minutes. Transfer the steamed broccoli to a sieve and squeeze out the excess water. In a bowl, combine the broccoli, flakes, egg, egg white, olive oil, season with salt and dried garlic and stir until the ingredients are perfectly combined. Divide the broccoli dough into two halves and shape them into shells on a baking sheet (or two). Bake in the oven for about 15 - 20 minutes, until the shells are slightly crispy. When the time is up, remove from the oven, brush with tomato puree, garnish with ham, spinach and onion, sprinkle with cheese and spices and bake for about 5 - 8 minutes more. Then remove from the oven, cut and serve.

Nutritional values per 1 serving

• 278 kcal
• Protein 22,6 g
• Carbohydrates 12,4 g
• Fat 10,5 g

Spicy chicken pizza

A pizza with a double dose of chilli to kick-start your metabolism.

Crust:

• 1/8 cup pea protein (can be substituted with almond or coconut flour)
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/8 cup ground oatmeal
• 1 - 2 tablespoons water

Garnish:

• 100 g chopped grilled chicken
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1 sliced tomato
• pinch of red chilli
• pinch of green chilli
• pinch of ground pepper
• 1/8 cup grated cheddar cheese

In a bowl, mix together the pea protein, egg whites, coconut flour, ground oats and 1-2 tbsp water. Knead with your hands to form a ball and then roll out the casing. Fry the crust on a non-stick pan like a pancake on both sides. Brush the fried corpus with tomato puree, garnish with tomato and chicken and sprinkle with cheese and spices. Put the pizza on the grill or in a preheated oven for about 8 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutritional values per 1 serving

• 252 kcal
• Protein 28 g
• Carbohydrates 17 g
• Fat 5 g

Pizza with sweet potato crust

The unusual sweet taste of sweet potatoes combined with mozzarella and tomatoes is wonderfully filling and provides a dose of beta-carotene.

Hull:

• 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potatoes (= sweet potatoes)
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tsp Italian pizza seasoning
• pinch of salt

Garnish:

• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (reduced fat version may be chosen)
• cherry tomatoes
• fresh basil

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, almond flour, baking soda, Italian seasoning and salt. Knead the dough well with your hands, form it into a ball and then roll it into a 1,5 cm thick pancake on the baking sheet. Put the shell in the oven for about 15 - 20 minutes. After baking, brush with tomato puree, top with sliced cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and sprinkle with basil. Put the pizza in the oven for 3 - 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutritional values per 1 serving

• 332 kcal
• Protein 16,9 g
• Carbohydrates 40,4 g
• Fat 10 g

[Image and info sources: freshandeasy.com, theclothesmakethegirl.com, cookieandkate.com, deliciousandglutenfree.com, wenatcheefitnessblog.com, popsugar.com]