Stop Making Flour Dough! Make This 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Pizza Base

by The Healthy Lab — ★★★★★ Leave a review

What if you could make a crispy, satisfying pizza base with just 3 ingredients — completely flour-free, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients? This Sweet Potato Pizza Base is about to change pizza night forever.

Sweet potato brings natural sweetness and beta-carotene, while almond flour adds healthy fats and a rich, nutty depth. Combined with an egg, it forms a surprisingly sturdy, flavor-packed pizza base that holds all your favorite toppings beautifully.

No yeast, no long waiting times, and no kneading required. Just pure, wholesome goodness baked into a crispy pizza crust that leaves you feeling energized instead of bloated!

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Sweet Potato Pizza Base

by The Healthy Lab | ★★★★★

3-ingredient, flour-free, gluten-free sweet potato pizza base. Naturally rich in fibre and ready in 35 minutes!

Makes

~2 servings

Prep Time

10 min

Bake Time

35 min

Total Time

45 min

Equipment

🥣 Potato masher or fork
🥣 Mixing bowl
🥖 Baking tray & parchment paper
🥄 Spatula

Ingredients

Scale:

Instructions

1

Cook & Mash Sweet Potato: Bake, steam, or microwave the sweet potato until completely soft. Mash until smooth with no lumps, then let it cool slightly.
2

Mix the Dough: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, almond flour, and egg. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.
3

Shape the Base: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the dough into a thin, round pizza shape (about 25–30cm in diameter). Smooth the edges with wet fingers.
4

Pre-Bake the Crust: Bake the plain base for 20–25 minutes until golden and firm. This pre-baking step is crucial to prevent a soggy crust!
5

Add Toppings & Final Bake: Spread red pesto over the base, then top with mozzarella, olives, and pine nuts. Bake for another 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Finish with fresh basil!

Notes & Tips

🍠 Moisture Control: Dry out the sweet potato after mashing by spreading it on a plate for 5 minutes so steam escapes. Excess moisture makes the base soggy.
📏 Keep it Thin: Aim for around 5mm thickness. Thicker bases take longer to crisp up and remain soft in the center.
🔄 Optional Flip: Flip the base halfway through its initial pre-bake for maximum crispiness on both sides.
🍕 Light Toppings: Keep toppings light so the crust stays crisp and easy to slice.

Nutrition per serving

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~320

Calories

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14g

Protein

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28g

Carbs

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18g