The best Weight Watchers healthy pizza recipes
February 9 is National Pizza Day and you can guess how we're planning to celebrate...with pizza, of course!Â
Like snacks, pizza doesn't have to be a bad word or something you're scared to eat. If you love eating pizza, it doesn't have to be off-limits when you're trying to lose weight or eat healthier.
As the Weight Watchers program proves, there are plenty of creative and tasty healthy pizza recipes, including traditional pizza, pizza made with alternative crusts (like cauliflower or butternut squash), and even creative twists on pizza (like pizza waffles or nostalgia-inducing bagel bites).Â
The Weight Watchers blog has a full list of 28 pizza recipes for weight loss but we wanted to highlight our favorites. Here's how to make healthy pizza:Â
1. Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Mozzarella and Pepperoni
There are few ingredients better than the humble cauliflower to make a low-carb and low-calorie pizza crust. It's easy to make so long as you have a food processor, and it has a light and crispy texture.Â
Personal Points: 7-8 per serving
2. Grilled White Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust
Where to even begin with this recipe? The creamy blend of three cheeses? The crunchy everything bagel crust? Or maybe the crunchy garlic chip garnish? This healthy pizza has a lot going for it, including the fact that it's grilled for a summery dinner feel.Â
Personal Points: 9 per serving
3. Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Pizza
Make brussels sprouts the star, not just a forgotten side, in this flavorful, low-carb pizza recipe. Both the sprouts and prosciutto will crisp up nicely in the oven, and the neutral mozzarella cheese will help balance out the strong flavors. Â
Personal Points: 5 per serving
4. Grilled Pesto and Zucchini Pizza
Reminiscent of a hearty pasta dish, this healthy pizza recipe is full of filling and nutritious veggies. With ribbons of zucchini adorning the top of the pizza, it might be the prettiest pie of the bunch.Â
Personal Points: 9 per serving
5. Pepperoni Bagel Bites
Remember this after school snack staple? You'll take a step back in time when you bite in these chewy, crispy snackable mini pizzas. We love that you can make your own healthy bagel base using just self-rising flour and Greek yogurt.Â
Personal Points: 3-4 per serving
6. Pepperoni Pizza Waffles
Don't be afraid to get creative with your waffle maker, or to have pizza for breakfast! Thawed-out pizza dough cooks wonderfully in a waffle maker and you can fill the inside with veggies, turkey pepperoni, and lots of cheese, of course.Â
Personal Points: 8 per serving
Hungry yet? You can find even more ideas for healthy pizza topping ideas and healthy pizza recipes here.