Made with 2-ingredient dough, this protein pizza with Greek yogurt and chicken is so easy to make and highly customizable. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy freshly baked high protein pizza at home.
Protein Pizza
We have a family tradition that I absolutely love - Friday pizza night! While we normally get takeout or reheat frozen Costco pizza (Da best!), some nights we turn it into a fun activity by getting the kids involved and make homemade pizza.
We love doing English muffin pizza, bagel pizza, or naan pizza, but sometimes we get ambitious and make our own pizza dough. Except this 2-ingredient dough with extra protein is super easy to make and with minimal effort.
It's foolproof, and there's no need for yeast, eggs, binders nor any fancy kitchen gadgets.
Most importantly, it is sure to satisfy your pizza craving.
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Ingredients
- Self-rising flour - this ingredient is key in achieving a nicely risen dough without the need for yeast
- Greek yogurt - while you may be skeptical about adding this to your pizza dough but it's absolutely delicious! It also adds a healthy dose of protein and healthy fats. do NOT use plain yogurt for this.
- Pizza sauce - use your favorite and homemade pizza sauce
- Low-moisture mozzarella cheese - you can you any of your favorite cheese, like cheddar cheese, ricotta, parmesan, gouda, etc.
- Toppings of choice
Pizza Toppings
PIzza is such a great way to use up whatever leftovers you have in the fridge. It has really helped us to reduce food waste.
Here are some fun and delicious ideas.
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Sweet potato
- Butternut squash
- Carrots
- Zucchini
- Sundried tomatoes
- Fresh herbs - like basil, parsley, cilantro
Additional Ways to add More Protein
As a pediatric registered dietitian, one of the most common questions I get asked from parents and caregivers is how they can get more protein into their child's diet.
It is actually very common for toddlers and young kids to reject protein foods, like meat for so many reasons. So if that's your child, know that you are not alone! Also, they actually don't need as much protein as you might think.
But I know it's in our DNA as parents to worry if our children are getting enough of xyz. So if you are concerned, here are some protein-rich toppings to add to one of your kid's favorite foods, like pizza.
- Chicken (shredded or diced) or chicken sausage
- Eggs (will be great for breakfast like these pizza eggs!)
- Beef (shredded or diced)
- Meatballs (cut into small pieces)
- Ricotta cheese
- Cottage cheese
- Tofu (diced)
- Shrimp
- Beans (whole or pureed)
- Lentils (Pureed and spread on top of the sauce)
And instead of the traditional tomato sauce, try spreading any of these sauces instead:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix together yogurt and flour.
- At first, dough will seem dry and crumbly, but keep mixing until it forms into a ball. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until it becomes smooth and slightly elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to desired shape and thickness.
- Transfer the dough onto a greased or lined baking pan. Brush the crust with some olive oil. Spread pizza sauce on top, followed by cheese and other toppings of choice. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Tips for Success
- Use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup rather than scooping the flour out of the container or bag with your measuring cup. Using the latter method, you could end up with a lot more than what you need.
- When making the dough, mix with a spoon before going in with your hands.
- If the pizza dough is too sticky, add extra flour, one tablespoon at a time. If it feels too dry, either add more yogurt or water, a tablespoon at a time, until it’s properly soft and pliable.
- Roll the dough out thinner if you desire a crispier crust. If pillowy, softer pizza crust is what you are after, don't roll it out too thin.
- You can also use a round cookie cutter to turn it into mini pizza!
Storage
Transfer leftover pizza slices to a bag or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily make it at home if you don't have any on hand! Simply combine 1 cup of all purpose flour with 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Make sure your baking powder hasn't expired.
Yes! Shape the dough into a ball, coat lightly with oil, and place in a freezer safe bag and seal, squeezing out as much air as possible. If you are putting multiple balls of dough into one bag, use parchment paper to separate them. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight.
For the dough, you can use dairy-free Greek-style yogurt (not plain yogurt). I also recommend adding 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. And use any of your favorite non-dairy cheese for topping.
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Easy Protein Pizza
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- ¾ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
For the pizza
- ½ cup favorite pizza sauce
- ¾ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup shredded cooked chicken (can also add sausage, pepperoni, beans, tofu)
- Toppings of choice (See above for suggestions. Can adjust the amount to your liking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl combine the flour and yogurt and mix using a spoon first then hands. At first, dough will seem dry and crumbly, but keep mixing util it forms into a ball.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until it becomes smooth and slightly elastic, about 8 minutes. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to desired shape and thickness.
- Transfer the dough onto a greased or lined baking pan. Brush the crust with some olive oil. Spread pizza sauce on top, followed by cheese and other toppings of choice. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges of the crust begins to brown.
Notes
- If the pizza dough is too sticky, add extra flour, one tablespoon at a time. If it feels too dry, either add more yogurt or water, a tablespoon at a time, until it’s properly soft and pliable.
- Roll the dough out thinner if you desire a crispier crust. If pillowy, softer pizza crust is what you are after, don't roll it out too thin.
Susanne says
Would this work with nondairy Greek Yogurt? I use Kite Hill which uses almonds instead of dairy.
Min says
Yes it will!
Susanne says
Yay! Trying this! Thank you!
Min says
Yay! Hope you enjoy!