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This Gluten-free Almond Flour Pizza Crust is quick and easy to make and a perfect base for your favorite pizza toppings. No yeast, no kneading, no resting! This one is a keeper. Vegan grainfree yeastfree Soyfree recipe

vegan pepperoni pizza on a wooden board, sliced.

Enjoying pizza night can be challenging for ย some who avoid gluten. But with this easy recipe for vegan gluten-free almond flour pizza crust everyone at the table can enjoy a slice of pizza with their favorite toppings.

This pizza crust is basically my almond flour naan but baked. The batter works out wonderfully and crisps up and is sturdy. It takes just a few ingredients and is super quick as thereโ€™s no yeast.

a vegan pepperoni pizza made with glutenfree almond flour pizza crust

Making pizza crust with almond flour isn’t as simple as just replacing all-purpose flour with almond flour. Almond flour does not contain any gluten and isn’t doughy so we need to add some tapioca starch for binding.

This recipe uses baking powder instead of yeast and therefore doesn’t need to rise like classic Italian pizza dough. I love how quickly it comes together. Simply mix together the ingredients, roll the dough out into a circle, and bake.

overhead shot of a vegan pizza made with almond flour crust and topped with pepperoni and cheese

You can get creative with your pizza toppings but make sure you always start by par-baking the crust. This allows the crust to begin to cook and firm up before adding any topping that might add too much moisture to the crust.

The crust continues to cook after we add our toppings so don’t worry – it will crisp up.

sliced vegan almond flour crust pizza on a wooden chopping board

For my pizza, I added marinara, sliced vegan pepperoni ( keep your eyes peeled for my gluten-free pepperoni recipe next)ย  and a blend of different vegan cheeses. So good.

Why youโ€™ll love this simple almond flour pizza crust

  • Just 6 main ingredients
  • No kneading needed. We make a quick batter and spread that
  • No yeast, so no waiting for the yeast to activate and rise
  • No gluten or grain!
  • for a Nutfree gf pizza crust see hereย 

side view of sliced vegan almond flour pepperoni pizza

More vegan pizza recipes:

Vegan Glutenfree Grain-free Pizza Crust

5 from 11 votes
By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
This Gluten-free Almond Flour Pizza Crust is quick and easy to make and a perfect base for your favorite pizza toppings. No yeast, no kneading, no resting! This one is a keeper. Vegan Soyfree yeastfree grainfree , makes 2 medium pizzas
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 cup almond flour, (I use blanched superfine almond flour)
  • ยฝ cup tapioca starch
  • 1 ยผ teaspoon baking powder
  • ยผ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano

Wet ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons nondairy yogurt or you can also use coconut cream,, or cashew cream or thick oatmilk
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ยฝ cup nondairy milk such as almond milk, light coconut or oat milk

Instructions 

  • In a bowl mix all dry ingredients really well
  • Press and mix to break all the almond flour lumps. Then add in the non-dairy yogurt, oil then 1/3 cup non-dairy milk and mix well. The batter will be pretty thick.
  • Add in the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time to make into pancake like batter. You donโ€™t want the batter to be too thin otherwise it will make a really thin crust pizza
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment then spoon half of this batter onto the baking sheet then spread using large spoon to make a round or oval.
  • Once the batter is spread, even it out. if itโ€™s too thick in the middle , you can spread the batter from middle outwards to keep the center thin.
  • Then cover it with another parchment paper lightly, it might stick in some places which is fine.
  • Then put the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 425F (220c). (if youโ€™re using a thin metal baking sheet, line the baking sheet with 2 parchment sheets. Almond flour can brown really easily so you donโ€™t want it to get sudden heat from a thin metal baking sheet)
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes, depending on the thickness of the crust and your baking sheet.
  • Remove this crust from the oven then top it with topping of choice, sauces, veggies, cheese etc toppings of choice.
  • Add toppings to this crust which will require less than 15 minutes of bake time in the oven. Because the crust will start to brown too much after 15 mins
  • After adding the toppings and cheese and whatever you like, put it back in the oven at 400F (205 c) for 8-12 minutes, depending on the toppings.
  • Then start the broiler for the cheese to melt for 2-4 minutes, depends on the cheese and thickness of toppings.
  • Then remove from oven, let it sit for a few minutes then slice and serve! Repeat for the remaining batter
    Store in the fridge for upto 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave

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Notes

The times will vary depending on your oven and baking sheet. If the crust is browning a little bit too much then you want to double up the baking sheets and bake.
If the crust is too soft in the middle then you can bake it longer the second time youโ€™re baking with the toppings until it is crisp to preference.ย Edges will get slightly more brown than the middle.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 65mg, Potassium: 52mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 0.03mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you make this recipe? Rate and comment below!

Ingredients:

  • almond flour is used as the base. I like to use blanched superfine almond flour
  • tapioca starch helps as binder
  • baking powder gives the pizza batter a rise
  • spices: salt, garlic powder, black pepper and oregano add some Italian flavor
  • as our wet ingredients, we use a blend of nondairy yogurt, oil and nondairy milk

 

Tips:

  • Instead of yogurt, you can also use coconut cream, or cashew cream or thick oatmilk
  • For a sweet pizza, omit the spices in the batter and top with pears, maple syrup, candied walnuts and vegan mozzarella
  • Store leftover pizza covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days.

ingredients needed for making vegan almond flour pizza crust

How to make Gluten-free Almond Flour Pizza Crust:

dry ingredients for almond flour pizza crust being mixed in a bowl

In a bowl mix all dry ingredients really well

wet and dry ingredients being combined in a bowl for making glutenfree pizza dough

Press and mix to break all the almond flour lumps then add in the non-dairy yogurt, oil then 1/3 cup non-dairy milk and mix well. The batter will be pretty thick.

almond flour pizza dough with a spoon in a white bowl

Add in the milk, one tablespoon at a time to make into pancake like batter. You donโ€™t want the batter to be too thin otherwise it will make a really thin crust pizza

almond flour pizza dough being spread on a baking sheet

Line a baking sheet with parchment then spoon half of this batter into the baking sheet then spread using large spoon to make a round or oval.

parchment paper being placed on an round of almond flour pizza crust

Then cover it with another parchment paper lightly, it might stick to the batter which is fine.

Then put the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 425F (220c) (If youโ€™re using a thin metal baking sheet, line the baking sheet with double the parchment. Almond flour can brown really easily so you donโ€™t want it to suddenly get sudden heat from a thin metal baking sheet.)

almond flour pizza crust on a sheet of parchment paper

Bake for 12-14 minutes, depending on the thickness of the crust and your baking sheet. It will take anywhere between 12-14 minutes.

Remove this crust from the oven then top it with sauces and toppings of choice.

marinara being spread on prebaked almond flour pizza crust

You donโ€™t want to add toppings to this crust which will require more than 15 or so minutes of bake time in the oven. Because the crust will start to brown too much after 15 mins

almond flour pizza crust being topped with pepperoni and vegan cheese

After adding the toppings and cheese and whatever you like, put it back in the oven at 400F for 8-12 minutes, depending on the toppings that you use.

almond flour pizza crust being topped with pepperoni and cheese

Then start the broiler for the cheese to melt for 2-4 minutes again depending on the cheese and thickness of the toppings. Then remove from oven, let it sit for a few minutes then slice and serve.

vegan grainfree almond flour pizza ready for baking

The times will vary depending on your oven and baking sheet. If the crust is browning a little bit too much then you want to double up the baking sheets and bake.

freshly baked vegan almond flour pizza with cheese and pepperoni

If the crust is too soft in the middle then you can bake it longer the second time youโ€™re baking with the toppings until it is crisp to preference. Edges will get slightly more brown than the middle.

sliced vegan pepperoni pizza made with grainfree crust

Can I make this nut-free?

For nut-free option, I have other gf yeastfree pizza dough recipe on the blog.

sliced vegan pepperoni and cheese pizza with almond flour crust

 

About Richa

Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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18 Comments

  1. Katie Sudhalter says:

    5 stars
    My son told me โ€œthis is the best pizza youโ€™ve ever made.โ€ And, yes, it tastes incredible. We also didnโ€™t have tummy aches like we do with yeasty gluten free or even grain free doughs. I highly recommend this crust for anyone that needs grain free, dairy free and egg free!!!

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      So happy to hear it works for your family!

  2. Nabila says:

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this lovely recipe. This is the best grain free pizza crust recipe I tried. I actually tasted it before I put the toppings on and itโ€™s yummy on its own as well. I baked mine at 180 degrees Celsius and didnโ€™t cover it with parchment paper. It came out perfect.

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      Awesome!

  3. Oceanna says:

    5 stars
    Best gluten free pizza crust Iโ€™ve found so far! Sooo delicious, as well as filling and easy to make. Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Richa says:

      Yay

  4. Sydney says:

    5 stars
    The best gluten free trust we’ve made! So delicious. My son even remarked on how good it is. Thanks for this great recipe!

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      Terrific! Happy to hear.

  5. Jill says:

    5 stars
    We had this last night. It is hard to find an easy gluten free crust. This one is a keeper! I spread it all out on a cookie sheet lined with silpat sheets. Topped it with homemade vegan mozzarella, homemade vegan spicy crumbles, onion, peppers, garlic, mushrooms and tomato sauce. We both agreed it was my best homemade pizza ever! That is saying something…I am 66 and have made a lot of pizza!!! (Note: I use a soft mozzarella which I spread on the crust first. I saute my veggies and add the sauce to the frying pan, mix well then spread over the cheese)

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      wow! I’m honored

  6. Robin Pfohl says:

    I am a little confused. You spread half the batter onto the pan. Does this recipe make 2 crusts?

    1. Richa says:

      Yea 2 mediumish size

  7. Decadent Vegan Baker says:

    Thanks! I need to try this soon.

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      I can’t wait to hear what you think

  8. Monique says:

    Hi. Can you use an alternative to tapioca starch? Thanks.

    1. Richa says:

      Potato starch or arrowroot starch. You need a binder.

      1. Heena says:

        Hi,
        What is thick oat milk? You mean whole oat milk?
        Thanks

        1. Richa says:

          Yes full fat oat milk