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Keto Fathead Taco Pizza

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This delicious Keto Fathead Taco Pizza contains minimal grams of net carbs per slice and is a wonderful nut-free, grain-free, and sugar-free pizza option that is sure to satisfy your cravings!

hero shot of keto fathead taco pizza

If you’re a fathead dough lover, you’re going to LOVE this keto fathead taco pizza!

Not only is this pizza delicious, it’s also nut-free! The crust is made with ground sunflower seeds rather than almond flour. This simple swap makes this pizza suitable for those of you who, like me, can’t eat nuts.

What is keto fathead pizza?

a hand taking a slice out of keto fathead taco pizza

If you’re unfamiliar, the “fathead” portion of this recipe title refers to the dough. Fathead pizza dough is made from low-carb ingredients, which, in this case, includes shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, egg, ground sunflower seeds, and salt!

Why is fathead pizza good for keto?

Fathead pizza dough is the PERFECT dough for keto and low-carb diets because it tastes delicious and doesn’t pack a high-carb punch like other traditional pizzas do.

Regular pizzas can reach more than 30 grams of carbs per slice, which, for most people who follow a ketogenic diet, is already too high of carb content for the entire day!

If you like tacos, you’ll LOVE keto fathead taco pizza

Just because this is a homemade pizza doesn’t mean it’s complicated to prepare! Sure, the temptation to simply visit your local pizza joint is there, but pizza parlors usually can’t offer you a keto-friendly option! Besides, once you taste this delish keto pizza, it’ll totally become your go-to pizza choice!

This keto fathead taco pizza is so easy to make! It has the wonderful depth of flavor present in a good taco, and sits atop a yummy fathead dough base.

I love making a double batch of this recipe so I’m sure to have leftovers for the following day… because, well, we all know that leftover pizza is the BEST kind of pizza!

overhead shot of keto fathead taco pizza atop a marble kitchen counter

Nut-free keto fathead pizza base

Sunflower seeds work extremely well in this fathead dough base. If you have a nut allergy like I do, or simply prefer to limit your intake of nut products, I highly suggest becoming familiar with ground sunflower seed meal. It’s a product that is a staple ingredient in my nut-free keto kitchen!

If you’ve never tried baking with ground sunflower seeds, this may feel a little daunting, especially if you’re used to working with almond flour. But, trust me, it totally works!

How many carbs are in sunflower seeds? 

1 cup of sunflower seeds contains only about 12.5 grams of net carbs

This recipe calls for less than a cup of sunflower seeds and makes TEN servings, meaning sunflower seeds contribute less than 1.5 grams of net carbs to each serving of this fathead pizza.

Whole sunflower seeds substitution option in fathead dough

If you’d rather not use whole sunflower seeds in your keto fathead dough, they can be substituted for ground sunflower seed meal at a 1:1 ratio.

Net carbs in keto fathead taco pizza

Remember earlier when I said this pizza is a GREAT low-carb alternative? I wasn’t lying.

Each slice of this delicious dish contains only 5.1 grams of net carbs per slice!

This recipe yields 10 servings in total, so there’s plenty to share with your friends or save for later!

Everyone who tries a slice is sure to love this pizza. I’ve shared it with my friends and family, and it’s been approved by both keto-ers and high-carbers alike!

overhead shot of Keto Fathead Taco Pizza with keto salsa at the side atop a marble kitchen counter

Tools required to make a fathead pizza

This recipe is so simple to make and the equipment needed to make this pizza successfully are all very straightforward!

  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Microwave-safe glass bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Spatula
  • Greaseproof paper
  • Sharp knife

Keto pizza serving options are endless

The serving options for this keto pizza are totally endless. I love to serve it with a low-carb, veggie-packed salad, or if I’m feeling a “pizza and wings night,” I’ll serve it alongside a batch of my delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings or Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken Wings!

If you’d like to add extra pizza toppings, consider low-carb veggies like bell peppers!

Another option is to add extra meat. Try extra ground beef, some pepperoni, or, my favorite, BACON!

Optional garnishes include shredded romaine lettuce, sour cream, and avocado! YUM!

Storing fathead pizza

Once fully cooled, you can store keto fathead taco pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to store the pizza in an airtight container or freezer bag.

You can also freeze your cooked pizza for up to 2 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you’re planning to eat it, preheat your oven to 400 degrees and bake from frozen until re-heated and crust has crisped up, about 20 minutes.

Step by step directions on how to make keto fathead pizza

Put sunflower seeds in a food processor, pulse until finely ground.

ground sunflower seeds in a food processor

To a microwave-safe bowl, add shredded mozzarella and cream cheese and transfer bowl to microwave. Microwave on high for 1 minute.

shredded mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in a bowl

Mix cheese mixture with spatula and microwave again for an additional 30 seconds.

melted cheese being stirred by a spatula in a mixing bowl

Remove bowl from microwave, add egg, and mix until ingredients are well-combined. (If mixing becomes too difficult, return bowl to microwave and microwave on high for about 20 seconds. Mix again with a spatula.)

melted mixture of cheese and eggs being stirred with spatula in a glass mixing bowl atop a marble kitchen table counter

To bowl, add ground sunflower seed meal and salt.

ground sunflower seeds poured in a bowl of melted cheese and egg mixture atop a marble kitchen counter

Using hands, knead mixture together until fully incorporated. Cover bowl with foil and transfer to refrigerator to chill while preparing taco mixture, about 20-30 minutes.

fathead pizza dough in mixing bowl atop a marble kitchen table counter

TIn a large pan over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 5-10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks. Drain and discard excess fat.

overhead shot of ground beef on a pan with a wooden spatula at the side atop a marble kitchen table counter

To pan, pour in water and add taco seasoning, tomato paste, and coconut aminos.

overhead shot of ground beef with taco spice and tomato paste being cooked in a pan with a wooden spatula at the side atop a marble kitchen counter

Return pan to burner over medium heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

cooked ground beef with tomato paste on a pan atop a marble kitchen counter

Remove bowl of dough from refrigerator and transfer dough onto parchment paper or silicone baking liner. Place another piece of parchment paper atop dough and, using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about ¼” thick. Remove and discard top piece of parchment paper. Carefully slide a baking sheet beneath the parchment paper with the dough on top. Using a fork, gently prick dough all over. Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake until golden, about 10-12 minutes.

pizza dough flattened using a rolling pin on parchment paper atop a marble kitchen counter

Remove baking sheet with crust from oven.

overhead shot of baked keto fathead taco pizza dough on parchment paper atop a marble kitchen counter

To top of crust, add salsa, then taco-seasoned ground beef, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar. Return baking sheet back to oven until cheese melts, about 5-10 minutes.

overhead shot of keto fathead taco pizza before baking in an oven on parchment paper

Remove baking sheet from oven and top pizza with shredded romaine, sour cream, and avocado slices.

close up shot of ket fathead taco pizza atop a marble kitchen counter

Keto fathead taco pizza FAQs

Allow me to answer some of your burning pizza questions!

How many carbs in keto fathead pizza? Each serving of keto fathead pizza contains just 5.1g of net carbs.

Can I eat this pizza on a keto diet? Absolutely! This pizza is keto-approved and was designed specifically with low-carb dieters in mind.

What is in fathead pizza dough? Fathead pizza dough is made of sunflower seeds, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, egg, and salt!

Where do I buy ground sunflower seed meal? I purchase my allergy-friendly ground sunflower seed meal from Amazon. I use this product daily for nut free keto baked goods.

Is this a high protein pizza recipe? This recipe contains over 20g of protein per serving. You can certainly add extra protein by garnishing each slice with crumbled bacon!

close up shot of Keto Fathead Taco Pizza with keto salsa at the bottom left corner marble kitchen counter

Diets that comply with this delicious keto pizza

This keto fathead taco pizza is suitable for all the following diets:

  • Keto and Low-Carb: One slice of keto taco pizza contains just 5.1 grams of net carbs per serving.
  • Gluten-Free: This low-carb pizza does not contain gluten products.
  • Grain-Free: No grain-containing products were used in this keto fathead taco pizza.
  • Nut-Free. If you have a nut allergy or intolerance, this fathead pizza recipe is for you! This recipe contains zero nut products.
  • Coconut-Free: Coconut products were not used in this keto pizza.
  • Refined Sugar-Free: This fathead pizza is made without sugar or sweetener.

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Keto Fathead Taco Pizza

★★★★★

5 from 1 review
  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This delicious Keto Fathead Taco Pizza contains minimal grams of net carbs per slice and is a wonderful nut-free, grain-free, and sugar-free pizza option that is sure to satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups (168g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp (1 oz) cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup + 2 tbsp (96g) ground sunflower seeds or ground sunflower seed meal
  • ¼ tsp salt

Toppings:

  • 1 lb (16 oz) ground beef
  • ½ cup (4 oz) water
  • 2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) coconut aminos
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ⅓ cup (37g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (56g) shredded cheddar cheese

Taco Seasoning:

Optional Garnishes:

  • ⅓ cup (~45g) shredded romaine
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sour cream
  • ½ medium avocado (~135g), sliced

Instructions

  1. Crust: To a microwave-safe bowl, add shredded mozzarella and cream cheese and transfer bowl to microwave. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Mix cheese mixture with spatula and microwave again for additional 30 seconds.
  2. Remove bowl from microwave, add egg, and mix until ingredients are well-combined. (If mixing becomes too difficult, return bowl to microwave and microwave on high for about 20 seconds. Mix again with a spatula.) To bowl, add ground sunflower seed meal and salt and, using hands, knead mixture together until fully incorporated. Cover bowl with foil and transfer to refrigerator to chill while preparing taco mixture, about 20-30 minutes.
  3. Toppings: In a large pan over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 5-10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks. Drain and discard excess fat. To pan, pour in water and add taco seasoning, tomato paste, and coconut aminos.
  4. Return pan to burner over medium heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  6. Final Steps: Remove bowl of dough from refrigerator and transfer dough to parchment paper or silicone baking liner. Place another piece of parchment paper atop dough and, using a rolling pin, roll dough out to about ¼” thick. Remove and discard top piece of parchment paper. Carefully slide a baking sheet beneath the parchment paper with the dough on top. Using a fork, gently prick dough all over. Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake until golden, about 10-12 minutes.
  7. Remove baking sheet with crust from oven. To top of crust, add salsa, then taco-seasoned ground beef, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar. Return pizza to oven until cheese melts, about 5-10 minutes.
  8. Remove baking sheet from oven and top pizza with shredded romaine, sour cream, and avocado slices.

Recipe Notes:

Net Carbs: Per serving, this pizza contains 5.1 grams of net carbs. This amount includes the optional garnishes.

Refrigerator Storage: Once fully cooled, store pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to store the pizza in an airtight container or freezer bag.

Freezer Storage: Once fully cooled, freeze cooked pizza for up to 2 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you’re ready to eat it, preheat your oven to 400 degrees and bake from frozen until re-heated and crust has crisped up, about 20 minutes.

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  1. Ryan says

    This turned out even better than I thought it would! Usually fathead dough is tough for me to make, but this recipe turned out flawless, and the flavors in the taco meat are incredible!

    ★★★★★

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