Are you looking for a keto friendly, gluten free, and nutritious breakfast pizza that tastes amazing? Look no further, as this breakfast pizza with eggs, cheese, and hash browns will certainly hit the spot. Breakfast pizza is one of the best pizza types you can eat, since the high amount of carbs works for your body better in the morning. Almond flour’s high fiber content and egg’s high protein content is a perfect pairing of macros to help start your day right.
Replacing regular flour with almond flour provides a healthier alternative to wheat flour, while also sporting a crispier texture. Creating your own almond flour crust is easier than you might think, and it only requires 3 ingredients for the bare minimum. The three primary ingredients are finely ground and blanched almond flour, baking soda, and eggs for the base crust.
A combination of eggs, cheese, milk, and potatoes will then be layered on the newly made almond flour dough.
This recipe will teach you how to make your own almond flour breakfast pizza and help you decide on what additional toppings to choose. Making the pizza from scratch is mainly what this recipe is about, although you can purchase almond flour dough from the store if you desire.
Almond Flour’s Health Benefits
Almond flour is one of the most popular alternatives to traditional wheat flour. Comparatively, almond flour is more expensive, but packs much more nutrients than wheat flour. It is a perfect flour to use if you have gluten sensitivity or are committed to a keto diet.
Nutritionally, almond flour has less carbs, cholesterol, and saturated fat than wheat flour. Being gluten-free, almond flour is also potentially very beneficial for your blood glucose levels and insulin resistance. This quality makes it great for those suffering from diabetes. Additionally, almond flour contains high levels of magnesium and vitamin E, both of which are also good for your heart health and blood levels. However, almond flour has slightly more calories per cup and fatty acids than wheat flour (although the fat is mainly unsaturated, which is healthier for you).
Using coconut flour instead of almond flour
Coconut flour is a viable alternative to almond flour if you want to use it. It is 50% cheaper on average than almond flour and is fantastic for your gut health.
But, coconut flour has a different taste and texture compared to other flours. While almond flour is crispy, dry, and crunchy, coconut flour is softer and sweeter. Keep this in mind when attempting to use coconut flour. Use coconut flour in a 1:4 ratio to all-purpose flour and remember to add 1 egg extra for every 1/4 cup of coconut flour added.
Basic Almond Flour Breakfast Pizza
Equipment
- 2 large or medium bowls
- 1 baking sheet
- parchment paper must be highly heat-resistant
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 roller
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese can also use crumbled feta or bleu cheese
- 1 large egg for the dough
- 5 whole eggs for the topping
- ¼ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups blanched finely ground almond flour or ½-¾ cup of coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Prepare a large baking sheet and line it with heat-resistant parchment paper. Set the sheet aside.
- Whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with a small amount of water added in for moisture.
- Add the whisked egg in to the dry ingredients bowl. Use a spatula, wooden spoon, or electric mixer to mold the mixture into a smooth dough. If it is too dry and cracked, simply add more water until it is smooth.
- Move the dough to your baking sheet and roll it into a circular shape, no greater than 10 inches in diameter, or simply flatten it into the size of your baking sheet. Make sure the flattened dough is not too flat.
- Bake it in your oven for about 15-20 minutes. The crust should appear golden-brown when done.
- Remove it from the oven when done and set it aside. Wait a few minutes for it to cool.
- Grab the egg bowl you used and whisk together the 5 whole eggs and milk. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
- Apply a generous amount of pizza sauce to cover the entire crust. Spread the hash browns on top of the sauce and layer the cheese over them. After, pour your egg mixture over them all and sprinkle additional cheeses (if necessary).
- Return the crust to your preheated oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes. The crust should stay golden-brown, the cheese should be melted, and the eggs should cook through when finished.
- Remove it from the oven, let it cool, cut it in slices, and enjoy!
Alternative toppings to use for breakfast pizza
Generally, you should look to include additional toppings on Step 10 in the recipe. Spices and herbs are an exception, and you may find that they are great to add in after baking. Garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, cilantro, and even ginger powder are all great toppings to use for your pizza.
As for traditional toppings, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, pineapple, anchovies, chicken, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, onions, and artichokes are wonderful toppings to use. I personally like to add more pizza sauce than normal, since it complements the taste of the crust nicely.
Storing Your Almond Flour Breakfast Pizza
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container or large zip lock bag, then reheat later in a microwave or oven. Be sure to eat the rest of the almond flour pizza in no more than four days. This is because it tends to lose its taste more quickly than wheat flour. It also absorbs lots of moisture, which makes it soggy, and heating it won’t help much.
