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12 Perfect Plant-Based Pizza Recipes (Fast, Deep Dish, Gluten-Free + More)

January 28, 2021 by Jeffrey Trull

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This week, we’re cooking up 100% plant-based pizza! That’s right, pizza with plant-based cheese, sauce, and more!

(All recipes 100% plant-based. “WFPB” = Whole-food, plant-based, “GF” = gluten free)

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Recipes – Pizza 100% Plant-Based

Vegan Deep Dish Pizza from Pasta-Based

We’re coming out with the big guns with this thick-crusted, saucy-gooey masterpiece. Includes a vegan mozzarella recipe made from cashews.

Simple Vegan Pita Pizzas (WFPB) from Forks Over Knives

Don’t want to deal with dough? This recipe uses pitas, and it’s ready in about 15 minutes.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower BBQ Pizza from This Savory Vegan

When you’re not feeling red sauce, try this BBQ pizza with cauliflower for some tasty added veggies.

Vegan Pizza with Homemade Pizza Dough from Jessica in the Kitchen

This recipe is super simple and easily customizable. The recipe includes pizza dough, which can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for later.

BBQ Hawaiian Jackfruit Pizza from baumassfoods

This recipe’s another easy one yet provides a unique flavor with pineapple, cilantro, and jackfruit.

Vegan Pizza Rolls from Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

These pizza rolls are a nice twist that also packs in 3 cups of vegetables. They’ll never know! 😏


Stuff I love: Pizza stones

I love cooking with a pizza stone. The crust comes out perfectly cooked for me– crispy and evenly cooked.

Preheating the stone means the pizza crust cooks fast too.

Pizza stones can also be used to cook pizza on the BBQ grill.

The Hans Grill Baking Stone on Amazon is a great pizza stone option.


Plant-Based Pizza Dough (WFPB) from NutritionStudies.org

If you’re looking for a bank canvas, try out this pizza dough that combines flour and black beans.

White Bean Pesto Pizza from Food Revolution Network

The white bean pesto provides this pizza with a hearty and filling topping. Just spread it on tortillas and bake.

Simple Sweet Potato Pizza Crust (GF) from Bucket List Tummy

Try this tasty sweet potato crust for another gluten-free crust option and top it however you’d like.

Vegan Pizza Waffles from Vegan Richa

For a fun brunch option, there’s pizza waffles. The veggies and other toppings are baked right in too.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust (GF) from Chocolate Covered Kate

Cauliflower pizza crust has taken off in popularity lately. This takes just 6 ingredients, including cauliflower (obviously), for some built-in veggie action.

Grain-Free Vegan Pizza with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms from Simply Quinoa

This recipe has it all with sauce, veggie toppings, and cream sauce, all plant-based. The drizzled sauce makes it one of the most delicious looking pizzas I’ve ever seen.

Making the perfect plant-based pizza

For many, pizza without dairy cheese might not sound so delicious. But I hope I’ve highlighted the many other plant-based cheese and topping options to give you an idea of how to get creative.

It’s really up to your imagination as to what makes a delicious, plant-based pizza. Let the toppings and sauces shine, and you and your family will be delighted.

A few more plant-based pizza tips:

  • Don’t fear the dough. Pizza dough is generally vegan. It’s not always the case, so be sure to check. But most dough I’ve bought is entirely plant-based. Making your own dough is pretty simple too.
  • Make your own cheese or shop for it. Popular homemade plant-based cheeses include cashew, nutritional yeast, and other ingredients. For store-bought options, check out top vegan cheeses (including our picks for pizza) here. You can always opt for a cheese-less pizza, too, including when you’re ordering out.
  • Change up the sauce. Tomato sauce is and always will be my fave, but there are plenty of options, as you can see above. Try a white sauce, barbecue, balsamic, or whatever you think might be tasty.
  • Experiment with veggie toppings. Nearly any veggie can go on a pizza. Some of my favorite non-traditional toppings are kale and corn. Varying sauces allow for more veggie versatility too.

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About Jeffrey Trull

Jeffrey Trull is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA). He also holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from eCornell and T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. He's eaten a plant-based diet for over 16 years and has been 100% vegan for two years. In his spare time, he's an avid weightlifter, cyclist, and home chef.

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