Cauliflower Pizza Crust | PALEO, Keto, Whole30

I have been perfecting my cauliflower pizza crust for a long time now.  So many of my favorite recipes have been on-the-fly, lucky, thrown together ideas that turned out perfect the first time...  This one, however, was not so easy.

There are so many "healthy" pizza crust recipes out there on the internet~ but I've never been able to find the one that ticks all of the boxes.  They're either too soggy, too bland, or packed with shredded cheese (or other non-Paleo ingredients).  I love the idea of a veggie crust for pizza, so I kept on my mission to come up with my own recipe.  I couldn't be happier with it, and am super excited to finally share!

After many almost-perfect attempts, here is my gluten, dairy, soy, and sugar-free Cauliflower Pizza Crust.  Perfect for my Paleo friends out there, and something fun to try even if you're not a Paleo eater!  There are endless possibilities with this basic crust recipe... Switch up the sauce, the toppings, or even the shape; I think mini pizzas would be fun!

Hope you enjoy :)

p.s.~ Scroll to the bottom of the recipe for nutritional information.... you'll be amazed at how few calories this amazing crust contains!

 Here is my pizza crust fully topped & ready to enjoy!  I used Trader Joe's Organic Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce, then sprinkled with fresh spinach, crimini mushrooms, and thinly sliced Italian sausage.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups shredded cauliflower (See my tips & how-to here)
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
2. Microwave the cauliflower in a large bowl for about 4 minutes (add an extra minute if preparing from frozen).
3. Allow to cool to room temperature.  Transfer to a cheesecloth, thin dishcloth, or stack of paper towels (I needed about 3 layers) and squeeze out the majority of the moisture over the sink.
4. Transfer the cauliflower back to the bowl, and mix in the egg, coconut flour, and spices.
5. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and pinch into a 10-inch round circle (or whatever shape you like!).
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top begins to turn a light golden brown.
7. Add toppings of your choice (sauce, veggies, fully cooked meats), return to the oven, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until toppings are fully cooked and the pizza is warmed through.
8. Slice & serve!

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 whole crust recipe
Calories: 207 • Fat: 8 g • Carbs: 22 g • Protein: 14 g • Sugar: 7 g • Sodium: 1055 mg

*TIP: Double the recipe to make two crusts, bake them, top as desired, then freeze for later!  Now you've got a frozen pizza~ just thaw & bake at 425ºF until heated through & golden brown.