Pizza is often the first choice for celebrations and cravings, but the refined flour base and calorie-heavy cheese make it an unhealthy option if eaten frequently. That’s why fitness lovers and health-conscious people look for cleaner alternatives.
The good news? You can enjoy pizza without maida, without store-bought sauce, and without compromising on taste. This homemade pizza is gluten-free, high in fiber, and rich in protein, making it perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring—this recipe proves it!
Healthy Pizza Base Ingredients
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300 grams sweet potato
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1 cup oats flour (or finely ground oats)
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Baking paper
Sweet potatoes add fiber and natural sweetness, while oats make the base filling and protein-rich.
Makhani-Style Healthy Sauce Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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4–5 garlic cloves
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Equal amount of ginger
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1 medium tomato
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1 red chilli
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Salt as per taste
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80 grams low-fat paneer
This homemade sauce replaces packaged pizza sauces loaded with sugar and preservatives.
Pizza Topping Ingredients
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1 teaspoon oil
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A handful of sweet corn kernels
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100–120 grams cheese (preferably low-fat)
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Peri-peri masala or spices of choice
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Celery
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Red chilli flakes
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About 30 grams low-fat mozzarella cheese
How to Make Protein- and Fiber-Rich Pizza
Step 1: Prepare the Topping
Heat oil in a pan. Add paneer, sweet corn, salt, and peri-peri masala. Toss well and keep aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Pizza Base
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Boil the sweet potatoes until soft
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Let them cool, peel, and mash thoroughly (no lumps)
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Add oats flour to the mash and knead into a soft dough
Step 3: Shape the Base
Spread the dough evenly on baking paper to form a pizza base.
Step 4: Assemble the Pizza
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Spread the prepared makhani sauce over the base
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Add the paneer-corn topping evenly
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top
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Finish with oregano, chilli flakes, or mixed herbs
How to Bake the Pizza
With Oven
Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the base turns slightly crisp.
Without Oven
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Heat a pan and spread a thick layer of salt in it
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Place a stand over the salt
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Put the pizza (with baking paper) on the stand
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Cover and bake on low flame for 20–25 minutes
Why This Pizza Is Healthy
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No refined flour or semolina
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High in fiber from oats and sweet potato
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Good protein from paneer and cheese
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No preservatives or processed sauces
If you love pizza but want to stay healthy, this recipe is the perfect balance of taste and nutrition. It’s filling, satisfying, and ideal for cheat-meal cravings without guilt.
