Easy Zucchini Pizza Crust Recipe (Oil-Free, Vegan & Crispy)

Zucchini Crust Pizza

If you have more zucchini than you know what to do with, turn it into a pizza crust that actually holds up to sauce and toppings. This oil-free zucchini pizza is lighter than a traditional crust and uses flax and chia to create a sturdy base

Why I Love This Zucchini Pizza

I created this diet pizza recipe when I was looking for lower-fat meals that would be cholesterol-free, oil-free, and contain as many vegetables as possible. I found myself with a large zucchini (of course it got away from me in the garden - whoops!), and I wanted to use as much of this in one meal as possible.

In general, I've tried many crusts in the past; they were plain, soggy, and always left me wanting pizza. This pizza crust will hold up to sauce and toppings! As a bonus, if you reheat the pizza in a pan, you will find the bottom of the crust browns nicely. This zucchini pizza was created from an abundance of zucchini from the garden!

Why Zucchini Pizza?

To start, zucchini is a great veggie that can be used in many ways. This recipe uses zucchini in the crust and the sauce. I bet even frozen zucchini would work well in this recipe. Isn't it amazing what you can create in the kitchen?

You may be wondering why I chose flax and chia seeds for this recipe. Both chia & flax are low in calories compared to the nutritional benefits. They both contain fiber, which will help keep you full longer, and flax seeds may help lower cholesterol. Chia & flax seeds help soak up the water from the zucchini, which makes the dough more like a real pizza dough!

If you are looking for a cholesterol-free, lighter take on pizza, give this zucchini pizza recipe a try and let me know what you think! Tag me on Instagram with your pizza creation!

Best Toppings For Zucchini Pizza

Whether you like a supreme topping pizza, or a more basic pizza, this zucchini pizza is very versatile!

I'd recommend bite-sized pepperoni to maximize the crispy bits you get with those. Topping with your favorite shredded mozzarella cheese and bacon bits could also be tasty.

I would suggest not using ingredients that release moisture, such as mushrooms, on this pizza, and using dollops of sauce vs covering the entire base will also ensure the crust remains stable.

Tips & Substitutions

• You can use chia & flax interchangeably in this zucchini pizza

• When you dice your zucchini, if it looks very moist, sprinkle with salt and place in a colander to drain for 5-10 minutes. After that, I like to place the zucchini on a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze additional water

• To reheat the pizza, place the pizza in a pan on the stove; this will give the bottom a nice crisp!

Will you make this zucchini pizza? Have extra zucchini? Check out my curry zucchini recipe.