Quick and Healthy Homemade Pizza

Pizza is a staple in many American’s diets.  Most calorie counters view pizza as a weight control saboteur.  Luckily, there are so many fabulous alternatives to the usual high fat/high calorie pizza ingredients.  The NutritionBabes healthy homemade pizza is super quick and easy.  Switch up the toppings for variety, and add extra veggies for lots of fiber, or lean meats for extra protein.  The possibilities are endless!

100 calorie whole grain lavash bread, flatbread or whole wheat tortilla
¼ cup jarred marinara sauce (50-70 calories per ½ cup, preferably low sodium)
¼ cup reduced fat (2%) mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
dry oregano, dry red pepper flakes
handful of fresh spinach leaves
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 broccoli florets

Lay the lavash or tortilla out on a plate or baking tray. 
Spread sauce evenly on tortilla.  Lay out mushrooms, spinach, or other chosen toppings. 
Sprinkle cheese over entire pizza.  Season with oregano and red pepper flakes to taste.
Carefully place pizza directly on rack in toaster oven or range oven.  Toast for 3-4 minutes, or bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and bubbly. 

Serves 1
Per serving: 218 calories, 9g fat, 3g sat fat, 15mg chol, 656mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate, 10g fiber, 2.5g sugar, 21g protein

Tips and Twists 

Look for the highest fiber and protein content in your tortillas for the least amount of calories.

Add grilled chicken strips, lean ham pieces, or other desired lean meats.  A few slices of turkey or veggie pepperoni adds great flavor.

Experiment with different veggies. Small diced peppers, broccoli pieces, and thinly sliced onions work really well too.

Look for a marinara sauce with minimal ingredients.  If you can’t pronounce it, or don’t recognize it, it does not belong in your sauce.  Also look for sauce made with olive oil rather than soybean or other oils.

Buy a good quality pizza slicer, and cut your creation into small pieces.  It will give the perception of a much larger portion. 

This can easily be eaten for lunch, dinner, or a snack if you share.