Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough

I loved this healthy pizza dough with Greek yoghurt so much that I even made a video to show you the final result of this wonderful recipe!

I’ll be honest, after watching several videos on TikTok of pizza dough with Greek yogurt, I wasn’t entirely convinced. I thought it would be dry, dense, and tasteless. However, it seems I nailed the recipe (it was my third time making it, but I finally got it right!).

This pizza dough is delicious, crispy, and has a truly wonderful flavor! And the final result… Just look at the photo below to see how incredible it turned out.

If you follow my work you know that I love making pizzas, one of my first recipes here at Big Cravings was the famous Italian Pizza Dough and, in addition, I also posted the recipe for Pizza Baguette and Margheritta. But this time I decided to do something different… I decided to make something healthier, you know, something you can eat without feeling bad!

After some research, I decided to make this healthy pizza dough, and I don’t regret it one bit!

I photographed (and filmed!) the entire recipe so you can follow along and make it at home quickly, easily, and without delays. So, if you want to learn how to make this delicious pizza dough, check out the ingredients and step-by-step instructions below.

Let’s gather the ingredients!

You’ll only need about 5 ingredients to make this healthy pizza dough. The other ingredients are for making the pizza itself, but they’re completely optional. As you will notice, these are simple ingredients that we all have at home, so we won’t need to go to the supermarket looking for ingredients we’ve never heard of (I hate that!).

For the Dough:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) – It’s essential for giving the dough structure. My gut doesn’t always process gluten well, so I’ve tried gluten-free flour, though the texture was a bit different. Honestly, I didn’t like it very much.
• ½ cup Greek yogurt (about ⅔ cup if loosely packed – 145 g is a little over ½ cup) – This is the secret to a tender, high-protein dough! I always use plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt; it’s the secret to this recipe! The simpler, the better.
• ½ teaspoon salt – Enhances flavor and balances the tang of the yogurt. When I add salty ingredients to my pizza, like olives and salami, I usually cut the amount of salt in half.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 g) – It helps the dough to be less dense. If you like your dough very fluffy and high, you can add another ½ tsp.
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil – It’s essential for adding moisture to the dough and giving it a pizzeria-like flavor! If you’d like, you can try substituting the same amount of virgin olive oil for avocado oil or sunflower oil. I’ve tried both and the difference wasn’t significant.

For the Pizza:

• ¼ cup tomato sauce – If you can make it homemade, even better!
• 1 ball fresh mozzarella (or another cheese you like) – Want a pizza that looks like something out of a TV commercial? Then mozzarella cheese is what you’re looking for!
• ½ red bell pepper, cut into thin strips – I usually prefer to cut the peppers a little thicker because that way they have a crispier texture, and I love that crispy texture on pizza!
• Slices of spicy salami, to taste – If you don’t like salami, you can always substitute it with ham, bacon, or any other ingredient. If you want to keep your pizza healthy, you can substitute it with fruit.

How to Make This Healthy Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough

This is one of those quick recipes where we can preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC), because while we make the recipe, the oven will heat up to the temperature we want and we don’t waste time!

Now that the oven is working, in a large bowl, combine the flour, yogurt, salt, baking powder, and olive oil.

Take a spoon and start stirring the mixture until it starts to form a smooth dough. You won’t be able to stir it quickly with the spoon anymore, because the dough will become very stiff, so you’ll have to use your hands to knead it and form it into a ball of dough.

Lightly flour your work surface and transfer the dough onto it. Knead for about a minute. If the dough feels too sticky, add a bit of flour, one teaspoon at a time. If it’s too dry, add a small amount of water. Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest uncovered at room temperature for 15 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out and improve the texture.

After resting, flatten the dough and use a rolling pin to shape it into a round base, just like in the image below.

Your healthy homemade pizza dough is actually ready! Now we’d better move on to making the pizza, right? Otherwise, what’s the point of making pizza dough?

Place the dough on the prepared tray and top with tomato sauce, red bell pepper strips, slices of spicy salami, and mozzarella pieces. These were the ingredients I used, but remember, you can use whatever toppings you like on your pizza! The only thing I’m leaving out here is pineapple, because Jorge really hates it!

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and begins to turn golden. Remove from the oven, let the pizza rest for 1-2 minutes, then transfer it to a cutting board and… It’s ready!

You can see how wonderful it looks! You wouldn’t think it was healthy pizza dough, would you?

Before I leave, I wanted to give you some tips on how to best store this pizza dough, so you can eat it later and it doesn’t go bad.

How to Store and Reheat Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough

When I make pizza just for myself, I can’t eat it all, so I have experience when it comes to storing and reheating pizzas! When Jorge is home, this isn’t a problem… He doesn’t leave leftover pizza for anyone!

• If you want to store pizza dough – I usually wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in a container with a lid. Holds well for 3 days! An important thing to keep in mind is that before using pizza dough, you should let it sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
• If you want to freeze pizza dough – You can do that too! Just use plastic wrap to wrap the pizza dough or place it in a freezer bag. It will stay good for up to 2 months. It’s important to note that to thaw it, you must place it in the fridge overnight. Before using it, you should still let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes.
• If you just want to reheat the pizza – Never use a microwave, I hate the end result! The microwave makes the pizza rubbery. Reheat the pizza in the oven or in the Air Fryer for 4 to 5 minutes, it’s more than enough.

From now on you have no excuse for letting your pizza go bad, right?

My Favorite Variations and Topping Ideas for Healthy Pizza

If you’re having trouble choosing toppings, I’ll give you a quick tip! I’ve made this pizza a few times and tried different toppings that I really liked.

• If you want to keep this pizza healthy, I recommend opting for mushrooms, zucchini slices, and a little oregano for flavor.
• If you like your pizza spicy, you can also add jalapeños, spicy salami, and chili flakes.
• Finally, if you’re like Jorge and want protein in everything you eat, you can always try grilled chicken strips, turkey pepperoni, or even tuna with sweet corn.

These are just a few suggestions. Remember that you can and should customize the pizza to your liking; that’s the magic of making your own pizza at home!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe! Before you leave, remember to leave a comment below with any questions or suggestions you may have.

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