7 Healthy Pizza Recipes Your Family Will Love

Pizza night is always a treat for kids but it doesn’t have to be takeout from a pizzeria. You can make healthy pizza at home that will please even the pickiest eater.

All of these recipes have a healthy crust, and low-fat toppings. It’s easy to up the goodness, according to BBC Good Food, without losing the flavor and kid appeal. There are so many varieties to choose from. Have a restaurant style vegan pizza, or a barbequed chicken pizza that is a complete meal by itself. Or make your own very veggie pizza that can be prepared with whatever vegetables you have in your crisper.

Family game night or Sunday brunch just got healthier and your children will never know. Try one of these seven healthy pizza recipes that are sure to please.

Copycat Mexican Pizza

Here’s a vegetarian version of Taco Bell’s popular Mexican pizza without all  the fat and salt from Picky Eater. it’s made with healthy ingredients like a whole wheat tortilla,  refried beans, fresh tomatoes, peppers, low-fat cheese, and topped with salsa and guacamole. A big bonus is that it only takes 30 minutes to make. So enjoy a Mexican themed pizza guilt free.

Easy Vegan Pizza

This recipe from Vegan Huggs tastes like it came from an upscale pizzeria. Begin with an easy and quick rising dough and top it with marinara sauce, herbs, and homemade or store-bought vegan cheese. You can add any vegetable toppings you have on hand for a delicious pizza that only takes an hour from prep to table.

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Ultimate Veggie Pizza

This very veggie pizza from Cookie + Kate will please even a carnivore. It’s loaded with cherry tomatoes, artichokes, bell peppers, red onion, spinach (well hidden), almonds, and olives over a base of rich tomato sauce and low-fat mozzarella cheese on a homemade or store-bought healthy crust. This homemade veggie pizza will tantalize even your pickiest eater.

Mushroom and Arugula Pizza

It’s easy to slip in extra leafy greens in this pizza that pairs the tangy arugula with portobello and crimini mushrooms. This recipe from Cooking Light features these healthy toppings on a whole wheat pizza dough and low-fat cheese. The mushrooms are a healthy replacement for cured meat pizza toppings.

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 Cauliflower Crust Pizza

If you’re gluten-free or just don’t want the carbs, then this cauliflower pizza crust recipe from ifoodreal is sure to be a big hit. Use fresh veggies and low-fat cheese to make this a super healthy indulgent treat. Just follow these easy step-by-step instructions.

Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Here’s a recipe that meat eaters will love from BBC Good Food. Made with a fuss-free wholemeal dough, baby plum tomatoes, a mix of peppers, and lean smokey chicken, this nutritious vitamin packed meal is easy to make and packed full of flavor.

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Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

If your family loves Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food then this healthy recipe from Unicorns in the Kitchen will be a hit at your dinner table. Made with a flatbread crust and topped with olive oil – instead of tomato sauce – feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, marinated artichokes, and an assortment of fresh veggies, this pizza is bursting with flavor. Optional toppings include: hummus, chickpeas, and grilled lean chicken.