More Pizza, Please! Try These 16 Healthy Pies Today
Just because you started a whole new healthy lifestyle in 2015 doesn’t mean your new meal plan has to consist of onlysalads and veggies. Get creative and turn your favorite not-so-good-for-you foods into healthy meals that you don’t have to feel bad about eating. (Woot!) Where do you start? A fan favorite — pizza. Yep, there *is* in fact a way to make that Italian yumminess good for you. Take a look a these 16 healthy pies to try next time you are in need of a pizza fix.
1. Cauliflower Pizza Crust: Let’s start off with the basics — the crust. First, make a scrumptious yet hearty pizza crust out of cauliflower. Then top it off with anything — including breakfast. (via Brit + Co)
2. Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Pizza: Not gonna lie, we love spinach and artichoke dip, so when we saw this pizza we knew we had to include it. (via Savory Nothings)
3. Black Bean and Veggie Mexican Pizza: Oh yeah, that’s right. Mexican food meets pizza. It’s a dream come true. (via Snixy Kitchen)
4. Zucchini Pizza Boats: Who said crust has to be made out of flour? Try out these zucchini boats for an extra fresh option. (via In Sonnet’s Kitchen)
5. Avocado Pizza: Because we would prefer to eat everything with avocado. (via Little Broken)
6. Raw Vegan Pizza with Red Pepper Flax Crust: Used to sprinkling red pepper on top of your pizza? Spice things up and add it to your crust. PS, this one’s raw AND vegan. You’re welcome. (via One Green Planet)
7. Spinach Artichoke Whole Wheat Pizza: The easiest way to get your veggies in for the day? Pizza, of course! This pizza is packed with fresh spinach, asparagus, artichoke hearts and more. Oh, and it’s topped with a little garlic. YUM. (Novice Housewife)
8. Healthy Chicken Alfredo Pizza: You read that right — healthy chicken alfredo pizza. The secret ingredient? Cauliflower. (via Pinch of Yum)
9. Butternut, Kale and Pomegranate Pizza: Caramelized butternut squash, kale and pomegranate make up this glorious pie. What’s not to love? (via Half Baked Harvest)
10. Roasted Vegetable Whole Wheat Pizza: Say hello to your new favorite afternoon pick-me-up: the roasted vegetable whole wheat pizza. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
11. Spinach and Bacon Pizza: Bacon is healthy if you pair it with spinach… right? We’re going with yes. But for an even healthier option, sub the crust out for whole wheat or cauliflower. (via How Sweet It Is)
12. Gluten-Free Pizza: How delish does this one look? First of all, two thumbs up for presentation. Second of all, mushrooms and kale make perfect pizza toppings. (via Edible Perspective)
13. Garlicky Kale and Bacon Pizza: Usually, the more colorful your food, the healthier it is. We think this one passes that test… with flying colors, of course. (via Just a Taste)
14. Sauteed Veggie Vegan Pizza: In need of a vegan option? This one’s topped with vegan parmesan and loaded with peppers. (via Minimalist Baker)
15. Greek Pita Pizza: We thought Greek salad was good, but Greek pizza? Count us in. (via Better Homes and Gardens)
16. Pizza Stuffed Mushroom: Step aside stuffed peppers, it’s stuffed mushroom time. Make them pizza stuffed mushrooms? 2015 resolutions never sounded so good. (via Body Rock)
Ready to get your healthy pizza on? Spill all your other healthy eating secrets in the comments below.
