This healthy Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust is crispy and flavorful. It is super easy to make and is a great way to sneak in some veggies!
This Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust is healthy and full of flavor. You can't even taste the cauliflower in it.
Once you add toppings, it tastes similar to a traditional pizza crust. It's a wonderful way to sneak in some veggies.
Another way I like to sneak it in is in a cauliflower smoothie.
Other great ways to use cauliflower are recipes like Mexican Cauliflower Rice and Mashed Cauliflower.
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🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cauliflower: I used fresh cauliflower. You could also use frozen cauliflower rice if you have that.
- Flour: I used gluten-free all-purpose baking flour. You could use regular flour.
- Ground flaxseed: Acts as a binder. You can grind your own flaxseed meal in a coffee grinder or Nutribullet with the milling blade.
- Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor. You could leave it out.
- Basil, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder: Adds flavor.
- Olive oil: Also binds the dough.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Chop cauliflower and place in a steamer in a saucepan with a few inches of water.
Steam cauliflower until tender. Let cool.
Step 2: Place cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
Squeeze out the excess liquid.
Step 3: Place the cauliflower in a food processor with the rest of ingredients.
Mix until incorporated.
Step 4: Spread dough onto an oiled parchment paper lined baking pan. Bake cauliflower crust until starting to brown.
Add toppings and bake about 5 minutes more. Cut into slices.
🥡 Storage
This vegan pizza crust will last 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
♨️ Reheating
The best way to reheat the crust is on a low setting in the oven. You could also reheat it in the microwave, but it won't be as crispy.
🍽 Serving
Here are some topping ideas.
- Marinara sauce, pizza sauce or vegan pesto
- Vegan cheese: vegan mozzarella, vegan cheddar, or other variety
- Fresh basil or other fresh herbs
- Red pepper flakes
- Nutritional yeast
- Pineapple and onion
- Vegan Hawaiian BBQ Pizza
- Thai Pizza
- Vegan Taco Pizza
- Vegan Cheeseburger Pizza
💭 Tips
- Make sure to squeeze out the excess liquid from the steamed cauliflower. It will measure about 1 cups worth afterwards.
- Bake the crust before adding the toppings. That way it will crisp up. After you've baked it until it has started to brown, add your desired toppings and bake until the toppings are heated through.
Other Vegan Cauliflower Recipes
🎥 Video
Looking for new flavors to try on a pizza? Try a Chipotle Pizza.
I originally posted this recipe March 4, 2017. I added new photos, text, and a video when I republished it.
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📋 Recipe
Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cauliflower florets (½ head)
- 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + more for oiling baking sheet
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup gluten free all purpose baking flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Steam cauliflower 10-15 minutes until tender. Let cool.
- In a cheesecloth or kitchen towel, squeeze out as much water as you can. This will shrink the amount of cauliflower to about 1 cup.
- Put cauliflower and the rest of ingredients in a food processor and mix thoroughly.
- Spread ingredients onto an oiled parchment paper lined baking dish or sheet pan. With slightly wet hands (dough is sticky), spread out the dough to about ¼" thick, pressing the dough in firmly.
- Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
- Add your toppings and cook for about 5 minutes, or store in the fridge and use within a few days.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Denise says
I am so glad that I found this recipe. I am cutting back on carbs and wanted a grain free pizza crust. I make it all the time. Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Denise!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Judy, I am so glad you liked it!
Ashley says
Oh this looks delicious! We love pizza in our house and I'd love to find a way to enjoy it while still eating healthy. This is a great option!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Ashley, I hope you enjoy it!
Nicole Parise says
I love cauliflower crust everything! This one looks great, yum 🙂
xx nicole
Willow Moon says
Thanks Nicole! I love cauliflower everything lately! It is one of my go-to veggies!
Cait Weingartner says
I'm always trying to find creative ways to reduce my carb consumption. This recipe looks so healthy and delicious, definitely a must try!
Liz says
Oooh this is great! I know a few people who do cauliflower crusts, I'll have to save this and try it out!
Indya | TheSmallAdventurer says
This just may be the answer to all my problems! I love pizza, but the calorie count makes me want to cry. I recently tried swapping normal rice for cauliflower rice and my calorie intake has been more than halved (I eat a lot of rice), and this would allow me to make delicious pizzas at home without all those calories from the crust!
Willow Moon says
I love cauliflower rice too! With the right topping and sauce for both cauliflower rice and cauliflower pizza, you really don't notice the difference! I still feel like I am indulging in some comfort food.
Mindy says
This looks so good and healthy! I make a similar recipe but the addition you have of flax seeds and nutritional yeast is genius! The crust actually looks more flaky and real rather than the typical fall-apart soggy pizza. Great recipe! I will have to try and pinning for later.
Willow Moon says
It helps to squeeze out as much water as possible and roll it thin. That makes for a crispier crust that will stay together.
Maggie Unzueta says
I've seen this several times today. Looks amazing. Must pin for later!