Sweet Potato Pizza Crust recipe - Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

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Can you believe just how amazing this Sweet Potato Pizza Crust Looks?

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Since trying to switch to a more clean eating style within Slimming Eats, I have been using coconut flour a lot more and I love it as I have discovered you actually do not need to use as much as you do normal flour because it is so fibrous. Recently I made some Sweet Potato Cheddar scones, which was actually kind of an experiment, but I was impressed with the texture and had in my mind to try out some ingredients for a Sweet Potato Pizza Crust. I love the cauliflower pizza crust, but you don’t quite get that crisp crust, unless you add lots of cheese and of course we want to save as much cheese as we can for the topping right?

Well this Sweet Potato Pizza Crust recipe will not disappoint, it holds together well and the crust really does crisp up, just like you expect a pizza crust to be. I don’t recommend subbing the coconut flour with normal flour, as you will need a lot more in ratio. Coconut flour can be found at most grocery stores now, as it is becoming more and more popular. However you can also order on amazon here: Coconut Flour . For the tapioca starch/flour, you can also substitute with another starch like arrowroot or cornstarch, all 3 will work the same, so it doesn't matter which one you use.

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For the toppings, you can follow my topping suggestion or add your own, once you have the crust made, you are free to vary it up with all different kinds of toppings. I barbecue sauce would be great spread on this too, like my No Added Sugar Barbecue Sauce. Don't forget I also have delicious Homemade Pizza Sauce so if you have some of that made up, use that on the pizza base, instead of the quick pizza sauce version in this recipe.

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The basics to this Sweet Potato Pizza Crust also work really well as a wrap to use for kebabs etc, check out my Sweet Potato Flatbread which is great with my Lamb Kofta.

Save time too, by making up some of these Sweet Potato Pizza Crust'sin advance, just bake them to before adding the topping part, and then freeze, all you have to do next time you want one, is take out of the freezer, add toppings, place on a baking tray and bake as normal.

and if you are paleo or dairy free, you can also enjoy this yummy pizza, by omitting the cheese and just adding some yummy toppings of your choice.

I hope you enjoy!!

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Sweet Potato Pizza

Yield: SERVES 1

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 48 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Vegetarian and Weight Watchers friendly

Vegetarian – add your own choice of toppings
Paleo/AIP and Dairy Free – base only, no cheese
WW Smart Points - 9 for half of a pizza

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 cup of cooked mashed sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch (or arrowroot or cornstarch)
  • approx 3 tablespoons of water
  • ½ teaspoon of oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon of chilli flakes or fire roasted tomato flakes (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to season
  • Spray oil

For the topping

  • 180ml (¾ cup) passata
  • ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon of oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped basil
  • 1 chicken thigh, sliced into thin strips
  • pinch of paprika
  • baby spinach
  • 50g of mozzarella, grated

Instructions

  1. For the 1 cup of sweet potato, I just placed a large sized potato in the microwave for 8 mins until soft. Allow to cool and then scoop out of skin and mash, measure 1 cup worth.
  2. Add this to a bowl with the coconut flour, tapioca starch and seasonings. Then gradually add the water 1 tbs at a time and mix, each time check the mixture, keep adding the water, until it is dough like, you don't want it too dry, but you also don't want it too wet.You may need a little more water than I specified check after each tablespoon (different brands of coconut flour can vary)
  3. Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c or 400f (gas mark 6)
  4. Line a round pizza tray with parchment paper, place the sweet potato dough onto the paper and flatten down into a round crust, not too thick, but not too thin. Spray over the top with oil
  5. Place in the oven and bake for approx 30 min, dough should firm and just starting to go golden.
  6. While pizza crust is baking you can make the toppings.
  7. Mix the pizza sauce ingredients together in bowl.
  8. Spray a frying pan over a medium heat with some spray oil.
  9. Add the chicken and paprika and fry till lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  10. When pizza base is ready, Spread the sauce across the top, add the chicken and spinach and top with the grated mozzarella.
  11. Place back in the oven and bake till cheese has melted and is golden.
  12. Serve with a mixed salad.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Yield 1Serving Size 1 PIZZA
Amount Per ServingCalories 607Total Fat 13.6gSaturated Fat 7.4gCarbohydrates 82.7gFiber 15.7gSugar 15.3gProtein 37.1g

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  1. Shelley says

    Looks delicious, but it's not AIP friendly. Tomatoes are a part of the nightshade family. )= But substitute a 'faux'-mato sauce that would work!

    Reply

  2. Shelley says

    That is true, my apologies!

    Reply

  3. Karen says

    I don't have coconut flour... my 'people' don't like the taste of coconut (go figure!)
    All I have on hand is almond flour, would that work?
    Or if I buy coconut flour, will the taste of coconut be evident in the crust?

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      You really don't taste the coconut as it is a small amount. I can't say whethe it will work with almond flour as I haven't tried.

      Reply

  4. Marta says

    Can regular flour be used instead of coconut?

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      Regular flour is not as fibrous as coconut flour, therefore you would need a lot more in ratio for it to work, which in turn would also increase the syns.

      Reply

  5. Psmith says

    Can something be used as a replacement to Coconut flour? I'm allergic so can't touch it but I really want to try this recipe.

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      If you are not gluten free, regular flour should work okay. I have some readers who have used regular flour for this and had great results. Hope that helps 🙂

      Reply

  6. Yaiza says

    Hi Siobhan could you use white sweet potatoes
    I can’t get the orange ones in Tenerife thnx xx

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      Hi - Yes you sure can. I have used those before too.

      Reply

  7. Lorna says

    Do you think these bases will freeze well? Pizza is my downfall so when I've made cauliflower crust I've put some into freezer without the topping. Really like the sound if this crusty base.

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      Hi Lorna, yes this base will freeze fine. Enjoy!!

      Reply

  8. Marion Anderson says

    I need to buy a pizza tray - what size for this recipe please? ☺

    Reply

  9. Lisa says

    My base is sticking to the parchment paper? I’ve tried it twice

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      Double check what you are using is definitely parchment paper. Nothing at all sticks to parchment.

      Reply

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Sweet Potato Pizza Crust recipe - Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to thin crust pizza? ›

For an extra-thin crust, roll it with a rolling pin. If the dough starts to shrink back, let it rest for 5 minutes and then try rolling again. Carefully remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven and place it upside down on a wire rack. Transfer the dough directly onto the upside-down baking sheet.

What are the secrets to crispy pizza? ›

When building a pan pizza, it's important to apply a liberal coating of olive oil to the bottom of the cold pan before adding your dough. This not only prevents sticking, but further helps the caramelization of the bottom crust, creating that delicious crunch.

How to make pizza crust crispy in oven? ›

As you are rolling out and topping your first pizza, switch your oven to broil. Right before you launch, swtich your oven back to bake or convection bake 500F. The idea is to get your Steel even hotter than 500 F for this thin crust bake. It really helps crisp up that bottom.

What does sugar do to pizza crust? ›

Sugar not only adds flavor, but is helpful in the fermentation of the yeast. It will also give your dough that lovely golden brown color diners are looking for. Additionally, sugar increases the moisture retention of your dough, tenderizing the crust.

What is the best flour for thin pizza? ›

Flour: This crispy thin crust calls for all-purpose flour instead of bread flour. Salt: Salt tightens the gluten structure, which strengthens the dough and makes it more elastic.

Which pizza has the thinnest crust? ›

Domino's Crunchy Thin is the thinnest of our pizza crusts, but it's still sturdy enough to hold all of your favorite toppings. Domino's has been serving thin crust pizza since 1993. So when you want thin crust pizza, you want Domino's.

What is thin crispy pizza called? ›

St. Louis pizza features a thin crust with a cracker-like consistency that is made without yeast. Due to the crispy crust, St. Louis pizza is usually cut into 3- or 4-inch rectangles, known as "party" or "tavern" cut.

Does oil make pizza crispier? ›

If the dough is sticking, you can use a little extra virgin olive oil on your fingertips to help it slide off the rolling pin. Once the dough is on the pan, brush the surface with extra virgin olive oil. This will add flavor and also help the crust get golden and crispy.

Why is my homemade pizza crust not crispy? ›

The steam from the base can't escape, so it condenses on your crispy surface and turns it wet and soggy. Use a pizza stone or a pan with holes to get a crispy pizza crust. A pizza stone will keep your pizza hot and its porousness will absorb some condensation.

What flour makes crispy pizza crust? ›

For Crispy and Chewy Pizza Crust, Use 00 Flour

00 flour is finely ground Italian flour that contains about 12% protein, or 12% gluten. It's the traditional flour used to make Neapolitan-style pizza.

Why is my pizza crust hard after baking? ›

Probably you are making your dough with too little water. A good ratio of water to flour for pizza dough is 60–70g of water for every 100g of flour. You could make pizza dough with as little as 50g of water per 100g of flour, but you would find that a bit hard to knead by hand.

What does adding olive oil to pizza dough do? ›

The oil will specifically:

During fermentation, increase the volume of the dough. Creates a barrier on the dough to keep humidity and moisture from the toppings out during baking. Make the dough delightful by adding flavor!

Should you put olive oil on pizza crust before the sauce? ›

Before you add the sauce or any toppings, lightly brush the stretched pizza dough with olive oil and prick it all over with a fork. Brushing it with oil will prevent any excess moisture from seeping into the crust. No more soggy pizza crust!

What can I add to pizza crust to make it better? ›

If you're keen to intensify its flavor even more, enhance the dough further – either with infused oil brushed over top, cheese woven into its edges or a combination of herbs and spices kneaded into it or sprinkled on it.

Why is my thin crust pizza not crispy? ›

Pizza requires a very high oven temperature to get a puffy, crispy crust, with golden cheese and cooked toppings. Be sure to let the oven pre-heat for sufficient time to reach its peak temperature. At least half an hour is a good amount of time.

How do you keep thin crust pizza from getting soggy? ›

A Guide for How to Prevent Soggy Pizza Crust
  1. Add Bottom Heat. Ovens are usually the hottest at the top. ...
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  3. Don't Use Cold Dough. ...
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What makes pizza crust thin vs. thick? ›

The difference is that the dough is set at a thicker depth, especially at the outer edges. Therefore, thick crust pizza takes quite a bit longer to cook. Also, thick crust pizza recipes require different ratios of flour to water. This is mainly done to increase the dough's viscosity, therefore making it thicker.

What temperature do you bake thin crust pizza? ›

Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove plastic wrap and leave thin crust pizza on tray.

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