HCG Diet (P3) Almond Flour Pizza Dough

By aerin8

This gluten free pizza crust made with almond flour which is basically blanched (skins removed) almonds ground down to a powder is very filling but does not weigh you down literally and figuratively, enjoy! :)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, finely grated (or another hard cheese)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon basil (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the wet ingredients and blend well.

Add the dry ingredients and blend well.

Place parchment paper on two baking or cookie sheets. Place about two heaping spoonfuls of batter across six individual locations on the two cookie sheets (three pies on each sheet). Leave at least an inch of space between each pie crust so you can take it off easily. The pies do not spread while baking.

Using a piece of plastic wrap gently placed on top of a spoonful of batter, flatten out the batter with your hand until the pie crust is thin and more or less evenly smoothed over. Gently pull the plastic off of the crust and repeat for each pie.

Place the pie crusts in the oven for 11 to 13 minutes.

Take the pie crusts out of the oven. You can let them cool and store them for later use in the refrigerator or freezer, or you can go to the next step.

Place a large spoonful of tomato sauce on each pie crust, followed by a slice of cheese. And of course, feel free to change the toppings to suit your taste. Other great toppings include pesto, onions, pineapple, and so on.

Bake the pies in the same oven at 350 degrees F for 11 to 13 minutes, or until they reach the desired look and taste.