Three Healthy Pizza Techniques I use all the time.

How to Enjoy Pizza While Eating Healthy

Introduction to Healthier Eating with Pizza

• Many people abandon foods they enjoy, like pizza, when trying to eat healthier. This can lead to cravings and relapses.

• The speaker shares three healthy ways to incorporate pizza into a weight loss diet, drawing from personal experience of losing over 80 lbs in the last decade.

Technique #1: Pizza Chicken and Salad Sandwich

• Start with one slice of New York-style pizza (approximately 400 calories). Instead of eating multiple slices, use one slice as a base.

• Add grilled chicken (4 oz) and lightly dressed greens to create a sandwich. This increases protein intake while controlling portion size.

• Heat the pizza in a pan until crispy; add water for steaming and cover with a lid to melt cheese. Dab off excess oil for health benefits.

• The combination results in a deliciously crispy sandwich that is filling due to the added protein from chicken, making it more satisfying than just cheese slices.

Technique #2: P Pizza

• The second technique involves using flatbread as a base instead of traditional dough, allowing for lower-calorie toppings while maintaining flavor.

• A typical flatbread pizza has around 200 calories. It offers surface area for high-protein toppings rather than stuffing or wrapping ingredients.

• Suggested toppings include plain non-fat yogurt, Harissa paste, lean meatballs made from ground beef/lamb, fresh mozzarella, feta cheese, and red onions.

• After broiling for about five minutes until crisp and melted, top with diced tomatoes, lettuce, dill, and olive oil for added freshness.

Conclusion on Techniques

High Protein Pizza Dough Technique

Overview of the High Protein Pizza Dough

• The high protein pizza dough technique aims to satisfy cravings while being healthier, with a focus on portion control and thoughtful ingredient choices.

• This dough contains 371 calories and 24g of protein per pizza, compared to a traditional New York style dough which has 442 calories and only 13g of protein.

Ingredients and Preparation Steps

• To prepare the dough, combine 150g bread flour, 50g keto flour mix (high in protein), 4g salt, 4g instant yeast, and 170g warm water. This results in an 85% hydration dough.

• After mixing into a shaggy mass, let the dough rest for 20 minutes before kneading it into a tight ball. Allow it to rise for about 2 to 3 hours until doubled in size.

Shaping and Topping the Pizza

• Once risen, divide the dough into two equal balls for personal pizzas. Let them rest again for another 45 to 60 minutes before stretching them out.

• For toppings, start with a base layer of tomato sauce (75g), followed by fresh mozzarella (56g), non-fat ricotta cheese dollops, and freshly grated Parmesan (14g).

Baking Process

• Bake the pizza for approximately 4 to 6 minutes until cheese melts and crust browns slightly. Prepare garlic butter sauce during this time.

• One minute before removing from the oven, add fresh minced basil on top and brush garlic butter on the crust before returning it for an additional minute or two.

Final Thoughts on Healthier Pizza Options

• The final product is designed to be filling due to higher protein content while maintaining flavor through intentional cheese use without overindulgence.

• Emphasizes that these recipes will be available online as inspiration for making healthier pizza options while enjoying portion control strategies.