Protein Pizza
We have a family tradition that I absolutely love – Friday pizza night! While we normally get takeout or reheat frozen Costco pizza (Da best!), some nights we turn it into a fun activity by getting the kids involved and make homemade pizza. We love doing English muffin pizza, bagel pizza, naan pizza, and homemade pizza pockets! But sometimes we get ambitious and make our own pizza dough. Except this 2-ingredient dough with extra protein is super easy to make and with minimal effort. It’s foolproof, and there’s no need for yeast, eggs, binders nor any fancy kitchen gadgets. Most importantly, it is sure to satisfy your pizza craving.
Ingredients
Self-rising flour – this ingredient is key in achieving a nicely risen dough without the need for yeast. You can also use it to make banana bread! Greek yogurt – while you may be skeptical about adding this to your pizza dough but it’s absolutely delicious! It also adds a healthy dose of protein and healthy fats. do NOT use plain yogurt for this. Pizza sauce – use your favorite and homemade pizza sauce Low-moisture mozzarella cheese – you can you any of your favorite cheese, like cheddar cheese, ricotta, parmesan, gouda, etc. Toppings of choice
Pizza Toppings
PIzza is such a great way to use up whatever leftovers you have in the fridge. It has really helped us to reduce food waste. Here are some fun and delicious ideas.
Bell peppers Mushrooms Tomatoes Spinach Broccoli Sweet potato Butternut squash Carrots Zucchini Sundried tomatoes Fresh herbs – like basil, parsley, cilantro
Additional Ways to add More Protein
As a pediatric registered dietitian, one of the most common questions I get asked from parents and caregivers is how they can get more protein into their child’s diet. It is actually very common for toddlers and young kids to reject protein foods, like meat for so many reasons. So if that’s your child, know that you are not alone! Also, they actually don’t need as much protein as you might think. But I know it’s in our DNA as parents to worry if our children are getting enough of xyz. So if you are concerned, here are some protein-rich toppings to add to one of your kid’s favorite foods, like pizza.
Chicken (shredded or diced) or chicken sausage Eggs (will be great for breakfast like these pizza eggs!) Beef (shredded or diced) Meatballs (cut into small pieces) Ricotta cheese Cottage cheese Tofu (diced) Shrimp Beans (whole or pureed) Lentils (Pureed and spread on top of the sauce)
And instead of the traditional tomato sauce, try spreading any of these sauces instead:
Beetroot pesto Zucchini pesto Broccoli Pesto Pumpkin seed spinach hummus
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the Dough
Tips for Success
Use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup rather than scooping the flour out of the container or bag with your measuring cup. Using the latter method, you could end up with a lot more than what you need. When making the dough, mix with a spoon before going in with your hands. If the pizza dough is too sticky, add extra flour, one tablespoon at a time. If it feels too dry, either add more yogurt or water, a tablespoon at a time, until it’s properly soft and pliable. Roll the dough out thinner if you desire a crispier crust. If pillowy, softer pizza crust is what you are after, don’t roll it out too thin. You can also use a round cookie cutter to turn it into mini pizza!
Storage
Transfer leftover pizza slices to a bag or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.
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