​​​​Who knew you could make a high protein pizza crust that tastes this good?!

We all love pizza, but we also want to be fit and healthy. The traditional pizza crust is loaded with processed ingredients and simple carbs that promote weight gain, BUT THIS PIZZA CRUST is different!

This pizza crust is made with CHICKEN, QUINOA, and EGG!

It’s incredible that ingredients that are this full of protein and wholesome nutrition can come together to create a legit pizza crust! You’ve got to try this recipe if pizza and protein are two things that you love.

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com​

What you need
Servings: 4

For the Pizza Crust

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup uncooked quinoa (Soaked for 8 hours)
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Optional Toppings

• ½ cup pesto
• ½ cup baked, sliced chicken breast
• ½ cup Fresh mozzarella in water, grated

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in the food processor until the chicken is fully ground and the ingredients are fully combined.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the chicken dough in the center of your pan and spread into your desired pizza crust shape. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F.
4. Load up your crust with your favorite sauce and toppings. Place back in the oven for 5-8 minutes, until your cheese has melted and toppings are warmed. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pizza night is a downfall for many of my clients, but it doesn’t have to be! There are many low carb ways to cure your pizza craving, like with this Low Carb Meatball Pizza. The key is to cut out the grains, gluten and simple carbs by eliminating the traditional crust. In this recipe the crust is made from protein-rich eggs.

I personally believe that this recipe is perfect for any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner! And the leftovers make a satisfying snack eaten cold right out of the fridge. Get creative and top your pizza with all of your favorite toppings, or stick with this recipe and get the added protein boost from the chicken meatballs.

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What You Need
Serves 4

• Olive oil spray
• 6 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• One fourth teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• One fourth cup pizza sauce
• ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
• One tomato, sliced
• 12 chicken meatballs, sliced in half
• ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced into ribbons

Instructions

1. Place a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with olive oil spray.
2. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, sea salt and black pepper until fully combined and frothy. Pour the egg mixture into the preheated skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low.
3. Do not disturb the eggs as the set. Occasionally lift the edges of the egg and tilt the pan to allow any runny eggs on top to pour under the firmer egg. The idea is to maintain a nice round shape like a pizza crust. Once the egg is set, remove from the heat.
4. Spread the pizza sauce over the top of the egg, as you would on a pizza. Top with the goat cheese, tomato, meatballs and fresh basil. Place the skillet in the oven under high broil for 2-4 minutes, until the meatballs are warmed and the cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals: 187 calories, 13g fat, 3g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 17g protein.

Craving pizza? Here’s a quick pizza recipe that is sure to satisfy even the strongest of pizza cravings. But don’t worry, this pizza is low carb and guilt-free so you can work it into your weekly meal plan.

The simple technique used to reduce the carbs and the guilt of this pizza is to replace the traditional (flour-based) crust with a protein rich, egg-based crust. By cooking the egg crust in a skillet and then transferring it to the oven it’s possible to create a crust that results in strong-enough-to-hold slices that the whole family will love!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Serves 6

• 8 eggs
• 2 Tablespoons half and half
• sea salt and black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Half  cup chunky tomato salsa
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• One cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium bowl whisk the eggs, half and half, sea salt and black pepper.
2. Over medium-high heat, generously grease a large oven-safe skillet with olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, pour in the egg mixture. Leave the eggs, untouched, for 3 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully lift one edge of the egg, then tilt the pan so that the remaining liquid egg on top runs under it. Do this in two places then allow the egg to sit for another 3 minutes.
3. Place the skillet in the oven for 3 minutes. The egg crust will puff slightly and soft eggs on the top will firm. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven (the handle will be hot) and spread with the salsa. Top with the beans, bell pepper and cheese. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
4. Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with cilantro, slice and enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals 246 calories, 10g fat, 18g carbohydrate, 143mg sodium, 7g fiber, and 18g protein

Didn’t your mother teach you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

Just this morning I spoke with a client about carbs, proteins and fats. She really wants to eat little to no carbohydrates to get her body to lose weight faster. BE CAREFUL! Carbohydrates are your fuel for your body for activity and energy. We all need a lot of energy for at least the first 2/3 of our day.

Start you day right with a good combination of carbs and proteins. Enjoy and have fun with what you eat so you will be more apt to diet in a healthy way for the rest of your life!

Ingredients

• 1 whole egg
• 3 Egg whites
• 2 tbsp Salsa, divided
• 1/2 Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 Slice onion, chopped
• 1 Pita
• 1 Slice reduced fat cheddar cheese

Preparation

1) In a small mixing bowl, lightly beat egg and egg whites. Add 1 tablespoon of salsa, blend well.

2) Lightly coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Saute diced bell pepper and onion over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add the egg mixture and cook with vegetables, stirring occasionally, until set.

3) Place pita on a plate and spoon the egg mixture on it. Top with cheddar cheese and microwave for about 20 seconds, until the cheese melts.

4) Top pita pizza with remaining salsa, serve and enjoy!

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