If there's one thing that can send a diet to its grave, it's the tantalizing aroma of fresh pizza. This food favorite — while delicious — is not always the healthiest option, but with a little creativity and a lot of love, it can be transformed into a guiltless slice of heaven.
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Quinoa Polenta Pizza Bites
Party guests will flip for these healthy quinoa pizza bites [1].
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Sweet Potato Pizza
Tuck in to a savory slice of pizza made with a gluten-free sweet potato crust [2].
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Low-Carb Crust
The secret to this low-carb, grain-free pizza [3]? An addictive crust made from grated cauliflower and parmesan cheese.
Wheat-Free Chickpea Crust
This hefty cornmeal and chickpea-based pizza crust [4] is wheat-free and packed with protein.
Gluten-Free Mini Pizzas
For a quick pizza fix without the gluten, pile your favorite fresh ingredients onto two slices of gluten-free bread, and bake in the oven until the flavors meld to make piping hot gluten-free minipizzas [5].
Quinoa Pizza Bites
These quinoa pizza bites [6] are a gluten-free way to get your pizza fix without ruining your diet.
Strawberry Arugula Pizza
Combine sweet with savory with this unique combination: strawberry and arugula whole wheat pizza [7].
Mostly Whole Wheat Pizza
Aside from being delicious, this mostly whole wheat dough recipe [8] packs in some major health benefits. Top it off with some homemade sauce and your favorite veggies for a quiet night in or a party with your pals!
Roasted Ratatouille Pizza
Ratatouille and pizza are definitely a match made in heaven. Ditch the guilt with this roasted ratatouille recipe [9] by loading up on the veggies and cutting down on the cheese.
Mini Mexican Pizza
Based on the less-than-healthy Taco Bell pizza, this recipe [10] will have your taste buds — and waistline — thanking you.
Eggplant Arugula Pizza
This healthy — and sophisticated — pizza [11] is loaded with fiber and antioxidants to keep you fuller longer. Who knew pizza could be so good for you?
Roasted Garlic-Beet Socca Pizza
Go outside the box with this socca crust pizza [12] featuring chickpea flour and roasted beets. The colorful combination is pretty enough to serve to guests and tasty enough to crave.