Survey 100 kids and 90 percent will probably tell you that pizza is their all-time favorite food. Of course it is—it’s ours, too. Children and adults alike can’t resist those cheesy, carb-loaded triangles, and with a little bit of creativity in the kitchen, nobody has to.
Over the decades, clean eaters have devised some pretty ingenious ways to keep pizza in their diet. So parents, forget about feeling guilty. The next time it’s Pizza Night with the kids, try one of these low-carb, veggie and gluten-free options.
11 Healthy Pizza Recipes For Kids
Written by
Nikki Chavanelle
Quinoa Pizza Crust
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Quinoa is already replacing rice in many popular dishes, so why not in pizza crust, too?
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
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Gluten-free and grain-free, cauliflower crust is having a real moment. It's made with just a few easy ingredients, and it holds up to toppings like a regular pizza crust, too!
Sweet Potato Crust
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All it takes is three sweet potatoes to make this delicious crust that's so much healthier and packed with protein.
Coconut Flour Pizza Crust
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Substituting coconut flour is an easy way to make a gluten-free crust. It also has a fraction of the carbs of regular pizza crust.
Eggplant Pizza Bites
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Forget frozen pizza bites. These cute eggplant bites are healthy, simple to make and they'll satisfy parents' advanced palettes, too.
Kale Pizza Crust
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Okay, the kids may be skeptical of this green pizza at first glance, but it's still mixed with cheese, so they'll eventually give in.
Bell Pepper Pizza
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You can't make homemade pizza any easier than this. Fill a bell pepper with all your favorite toppings, and skip the carbs and calories of regular pizza.
Portobello Mushroom Pizza
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Do you love pepperoni and mushroom pizza? Or, are you feeling a little Mediterranean? This pizza recipe is for you.
Zucchini Pizza Bites
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Talk about the ultimate healthy appetizer–these will fly off the plate!
Paleo Homemade Pizza Sauce
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This gluten-free, paleo pizza sauce recipe is ready to go in just 5 minutes with only nine simple ingredients.
Watermelon Pizza
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Keep the pizza theme going through dessert with this delicious vegetarian watermelon pizza drizzled with coconut yogurt and honey.
About the Author
Nikki Chavanelle is one of ACTIVE's Fitness and Nutrition editors. As a former intramural rock star at SMU and current sports junkie, Nikki claims she peaked in college. Follow Nikki on Twitter for fitness and sports chatter.