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I have decided this is my favorite pizza crust for my Diabetic, Low-Carb, real Food diet. It is SOOO delectable that my hubby (non-low-carb) enjoys it as much as I do and I have to fight him for it. The crust is supple yet sturdy (holds up to toppings and cheese). The flavor is nutty but not overpowering. A perfect taste for me and a far cry from the bland pizza crusts I grew up on. Fight for taste!
FLAX PIZZA CRUST (Low-Carb and Gluten-Free, see below for Egg-Free version)
Adapted by Vickilynn Haycraft
Serving Size : 8
- 3/4 cup flax seed — = 1 1/2 cup meal (Organic, golden)
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic — minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 Tablespoons water — or extra virgin olive oil
~Preheat oven to 450.
~Grind flax seed into fine meal. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
~Mix wet ingredients and whisk together to blend completely. Add wet ingredients to dry and whisk together until smooth.
~Let sit about 5 minutes to thicken, but do not let sit longer as mixture will thicken too much to spread easily.
~Oil a 15-inch pizza pan with olive oil / lecithin or place parchment paper over pan and lightly oil the parchment.
~Bake for about 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown.
~Top and bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
I like to top mine with some Ranch dressing, roasted green beans and garlic, organic roasted chicken and organic mozzarella.
Per Serving (Crust only): 107 Calories; 7g Fat (58.3% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 80mg Cholesterol; 444mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Or try my preferred version, without eggs or oil:
FLAX PIZZA CRUSTS (EGG-FREE)
Adapted by Vickilynn Haycraft
Serving Size : 8
- 3/4 cup flax seed — = 1 1/2 cup meal (Organic, golden)
- 3 Tablespoons flax seed meal
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder — or 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese — grated
- 1/8 teaspoon stevia — optional
- 1 cup water
- 3 Tablespoons water
Follow directions above.
Per Serving (crust only): 105 Calories; 7g Fat (57.2% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 479mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : Sprinkle with Parm cheese before baking.
Bake 15-18 minutes for large crust and 10 minutes for mini crusts.
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