Pizza is a kid-approved favorite in our home, but not the kind that comes delivered in a greasy cardboard box. In the past, I’ve made meatza (gluten-free pizza with a meat crust) and my kids loved it. My new version of this Italian favorite is made with cassava flour for a delicious paleo pizza crust.

Paleo Pizza Dough

I’m not against grains in moderation (at least certain ones), but I try not to eat them all the time. Regular pizza isn’t what I’d consider a health food. Yes, it’s yummy and sometimes it even has veggies on it, but then there are the vegetable oils and glyphosate-covered wheat.

I have some fond memories of pizza night as a kid and it’s a tradition I’ve carried on with my own family. We skip the regular pizzas and instead opt for something like this pizza stir fry. Sometimes you really want a bread-like crust though with some ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese on top.

This cassava flour pizza crust recipe is the perfect paleo-friendly alternative when you just need your favorite pizza. It’s also grain-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. Cassava flour is not low carb so if you’re looking to cut down on the carbohydrates, try my meatza recipe instead.

Best Paleo Pizza Crust

Cauliflower crust has recently gained popularity, but it’s not the best option for people who want the typical chewy pizza crust. And many gluten-free pizza crust recipes rely on pre-mixed gluten-free flour blends that aren’t the healthiest either. Cassava gives you the best of both worlds since it tastes like the real thing but without the gluten and grains. If you’ve done paleo baking before you’ve probably heard of it (or maybe even used it).

While I’m not on the paleo diet, you’ll find lots of paleo-friendly recipes here at Wellness Mama.

After you’ve prebaked your paleo pizza crust, you can add your toppings. I start with pizza sauce, tomato sauce, or marinara, then add my veggies, meat, and cheese. This is more of a thin-crust pizza recipe so don’t overload it with too much sauce.

Need an egg-free version? Try making a flax egg with flaxseed, here’s how.