Paleo Coconut Flour Pizza Crust Recipe (2024)

You don’t need to call this actual pizza, because the lack of cheesemeansyou’re left with tomato sauce on bread. Call this flatbread, if you prefer to maintain the integrity of the term “pizza.” Or use the below pizza crust and sauce recipe, and add your choice of cheese if you tolerated dairy.

This sturdy crust will hold up to whatever toppings you choose. You’ll have this simple recipe memorized after making it a few times, and you’ll be reaching for it often.

Ingredients in this coconut flourpizza crust

Coconut flour and arrowroot flour — These two flours work a balancing act. The coconut flour provides a fluffier, lighter texture but can be too dry when used as the only flour. It can also be digestively challenging when used in large amounts due to the quantity of fiber, which is why I like to pair it with arrowroot flour. Arrowroot flour creates a chewy texture and sweet flavor. You can always substitute tapioca flour for the arrowroot flour, as they have the same baking properties.

Olive Oil — Olive oil lends a traditional flavor, but I certainly have been known to make this crustwith melted coconut oil, because coconut oil. If you choose olive oil, I would point you to this gift-with-purchase organic olive oil at Thrive. It’s an organic, peppery Greek olive oil that’s a $31 value.

Egg — If you are egg-free, you’re probably bracing yourself for my line, “this recipe requires real eggs to maintain integrity.”For a different texture, you can enjoy the recipe without eggs. As a matter of fact, recipe is inspired by the Egg-Free Italian Flatbread Alaena shared when she guest posted here. I added an egg and leavening (baking soda and vinegar) to her recipe, and so my version is more bread-like. If you can have eggs, I’d recommend you try both recipes to find your personal preference.

Truffle oil as a topping — If you, like me, cannot tolerate cheese, try drizzling your cheese-free pizza with truffle oil. It adds unctuous, umami flavor (say that five times fast).I combine it with fresh basil, tomato sauce, and olives for gorgeous result.