Description
This Sweet Potato Pizza Crust recipe offers a gluten-free, nutrient-packed alternative to traditional pizza bases, using naturally sweet sweet potatoes combined with almond flour and flaxseeds for binding. These mini crusts are easy to prepare, crispy on the edges, and perfect for topping with your favorite sauces and vegan cheeses for a healthy, delicious homemade pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Base
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 1 hour until very soft and cooked through, or steam them in an Instant Pot with 1 cup of water for 18 minutes using the steam rack. Allow them to cool slightly before handling.
- Prepare the Sweet Potato Puree: Once cooled, scoop out the flesh of the sweet potatoes and mash them. Measure 2 cups of the mashed sweet potato and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the Dough: To the bowl with sweet potato puree, add 1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or fork until a homogenous dough forms.
- Form the Crusts: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Take about 1/2 cup of dough for each crust and place it on one side of a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with another piece of parchment and use your hands to press and shape the dough into a roughly 6-inch diameter circle. Carefully peel off the top parchment paper. Repeat until you have formed 4 crusts total.
- Bake the Crusts: Bake the crusts for approximately 20 minutes. Cooking time may vary based on thickness, so watch for firm and lightly browned edges indicating doneness.
- Add Toppings and Final Bake: Remove the crusts from the oven and add your preferred sauce, vegan cheese, vegetables, or toppings. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and serve hot for a delicious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour with almond meal if preferred—both work well for this recipe.
- While untested, white potatoes may be used instead of sweet potatoes, although results may vary.
- For a nut-free version, replace almond flour with oat flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini-pizza
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
