Healthy Grain-Free Chia Pizza Crust for Your Favorite Toppings 💪🍽️
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (75g) Chia Seeds (preferably ground into meal)
1 cup (240ml) Warm Water
1/2 cup (56g) Almond Flour or Gluten-Free Oat Flour
1/4 cup (30g) Tapioca Starch
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or Dried Oregano
Directions:
1. Activate Chia: In a bowl, combine the ground chia seeds and warm water. Stir well and let sit for 15-20 minutes to form a very thick gel.
2. Combine Dough: Add the almond/oat flour, tapioca starch, olive oil, salt, and Italian seasoning to the chia gel. Mix with a sturdy spoon or your hands until a workable dough forms.
3. Shape Crust: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the dough ball between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll it out thinly and evenly into a 10-12 inch circle. Carefully remove the top sheet of parchment.
4. Pre-Bake: Slide the bottom parchment with the crust onto a pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the crust feels firm and dry to the touch.
5. Top & Finish: Remove from oven, add your desired sauce and toppings, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until toppings are hot and crust is crisp.
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 5 mins + 20 mins resting | Cooking Time: 30 mins (total bake) | Total Time: 55 mins | Calories per Serving: Approx. 180-220 (for 1/4 of crust) | Number of Servings: Makes one 10-12 inch crust (4 servings)
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