Hit your protein goals with these delicious pizza recipes. Each recipe contains upward of 22 grams (g) of protein per serving.
When you think of functional foods, pizza may not immediately come to mind. However, “fun” foods can still contain important nutrients, such as protein.
The following recipes are high in protein and fiber while being low in sugar and sodium. They are ideal for family dinners, at-home date nights, or simply satisfying a craving.
How we define high protein
We define a high protein meal as a meal with 20 grams or more of protein per serving. If you’re looking for a high protein snack, look for a snack with 10 grams or more of protein per serving.
This pizza is topped with pesto sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, chicken breast, and spinach. It is accompanied by a simple side salad that contains spinach and cherry tomatoes. The dressing is made with red wine vinegar and olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
Consuming spinach may have health benefits such as reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Both oxidative stress and inflammation are associated with several conditions, such as cancer.
Each serving contains 37 g of protein.
If you love buffalo chicken pizza, consider trying this vegetarian alternative. It features a unique white sauce base made from cashews, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
This pizza’s toppings include spinach and chickpeas. Chickpeas are associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-carcinogenic activity.
Each serving contains 25 g of protein.
This recipe is topped with all of the classics: tomato pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, red and green bell peppers, and olives. The side salad includes lettuce, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes and is topped with a simple balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing.
Consuming bell peppers may help protect your heart. Bell peppers are also associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties, among other effects.
Each serving contains 27.6 g of protein.
This vegetarian southwestern-inspired pizza includes all of the Tex-Mex classics: black beans, red onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and hot sauce.
Black beans contain compounds called phytochemicals that are associated with multiple health benefits. These phytochemicals
Each serving contains 22 g of protein.
This pizza is topped with tomato pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, white mushrooms, and prosciutto. After baking, arugula and shredded Parmesan cheese are added.
Mushrooms are associated with health benefits such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. Consuming mushrooms may also help protect your heart and liver.
It is important to note that this recipe is high in sodium, so if you want to reduce this amount, you may consider using a low sodium prosciutto.
Each serving contains 38.5 g of protein.
Pizza is a delicious food that, when prepared at home, can help you reach your nutritional goals. The recipes above are high in protein and fiber while being low in sugar and sodium.
It is important to note that premade pizzas and pizzas from restaurants may not have the same nutritional content as pizzas that you make yourself. By making your own pizza, you can control the ingredients that go in, which ultimately affect the nutritional content of the final dish.