Here’s a high-protein pizza recipe that’s easy to make, tastes great, and works well for fitness goals.
High-Protein Pizza (Healthy Homemade Version)
pizza base + Greek yogurt dough
Ingredients (1 medium pizza)
For the dough (high-protein base):
1 cup Greek yogurt (thick, unsweetened)
1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + pinch salt)
Optional: 1 scoop unflavored protein powder (adds extra protein)
For topping:
½–1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded) OR turkey mince
½ cup low-fat mozzarella cheese mozzarella cheese
2–3 tbsp tomato sauce (low sugar)
Vegetables: onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach
Optional: chili flakes, oregano, garlic powder
Instructions
1. Make the dough
Mix Greek yogurt + flour (and protein powder if using)
Knead for 3–5 minutes until it forms a soft dough
Add a little flour if sticky
2. Shape & pre-bake
Roll dough into a pizza base
Bake at 200°C (392°F) for 7–10 minutes until slightly firm
3. Add toppings
Spread tomato sauce
Add chicken/turkey
Add vegetables
Top with mozzarella cheese
4. Final bake
Bake again for 8–12 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden
Protein Boost Tips
Add extra chicken or tuna for higher protein
Use fat-free cheese if cutting calories
Replace half flour with oat flour for better fiber
Add egg whites to dough for even more protein
Approx Macros (varies by toppings)
Protein: 45–70g
Carbs: moderate
Fat: low–moderate (depends on cheese/meat)
If you want, I can also give:
🔥 No-dough (chicken crust) pizza
🥑 Keto high-protein pizza
🏋️ Meal prep version for the whole week
🍗 100g+ protein “gym pizza” version
