Keto Pizza Snack Stack

Each snack stack is a small almond flour patty, baked first, then topped with pizza sauce, pepperoni and more mozzarella and returned to the oven until the cheese melts. The dough is mixed in one bowl from almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, an egg and a little mozzarella, and it makes 8 patties. Prep is 15 minutes, baking is 17, and the total is 32 minutes. The card gives 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving.

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What Goes in the Stack

The amounts are on the recipe card.

• Almond flour (1 cup): the base, with a nutty flavor. It stands in for wheat flour.
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon): lifts the dough slightly for a light texture. Use a fresh container.
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon), Italian seasoning (1 teaspoon) and salt (1/2 teaspoon): these give the patties a pizza flavor.
• Egg (1 large): binds the dough and adds moisture.
• Mozzarella (1/4 cup in the dough, 1/4 cup on top): the cheese for the dough and for melting over the toppings.
• Pepperoni (1/4 cup, sliced): the classic pizza topping, with a spicy kick. Swap in another protein if you prefer.
• Sugar-free pizza sauce (1/4 cup): keeps the carbohydrates down. About a teaspoon goes on each patty.
• Fresh basil: optional garnish.

Shaping and Baking the Patties

Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the dry ingredients, then stir in the egg and the 1/4 cup of mozzarella until a dough forms. It will be soft and a little sticky. If it is too sticky to shape, let it rest for a few minutes so the almond flour absorbs moisture.

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a round patty about 1/4 inch thick. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown, and let them cool slightly. Then spread a teaspoon of sauce on each, add the pepperoni and the extra mozzarella, and bake for 5 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Add basil if you like and serve warm.

Measure the almond flour carefully, with a kitchen scale if you have one. Too much changes the texture. Ovens vary, so watch the patties and take them out when they are golden brown, because overbaking leaves them dry.

Topping Ideas

• Vegetarian: bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, spinach or artichoke hearts in place of the pepperoni.
• Spicy: jalapeño slices or red pepper flakes on the patties before baking.
• BBQ chicken: shredded cooked chicken mixed with sugar-free BBQ sauce.
• Caprese: fresh mozzarella slices, diced tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze after baking, with basil.
• Meat lovers: cooked sausage, bacon bits and extra pepperoni.
• Garlic butter: brush the baked patties with melted garlic butter and sprinkle on parsley or oregano.

What to Serve With Them

Ranch or blue cheese dip and extra sugar-free pizza sauce are the easiest dips. A garden salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes and vinaigrette goes alongside, as do zucchini noodles tossed in olive oil and garlic, stuffed mushrooms filled with cream cheese and herbs, or an olives and cheese platter. Sparkling water with lemon and unsweetened iced tea fit the low-carb plan.

Storing and Freezing

• Ahead of time: make the patties up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate them, then bake fresh.
• Leftovers: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for the best texture. They are best served fresh out of the oven.
• Freezing: freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then move them to a freezer bag. They can be reheated directly from frozen.

Nutrition per Serving

One serving has about 250 calories, 20 grams of fat (8 grams saturated), 4 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, 12 grams of protein and 500 milligrams of sodium.

FAQ

Can I make them ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the patties up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate them, then bake them when you want to serve.

What can replace the almond flour?

Coconut flour, but it is more absorbent, so the quantity changes. A rule of thumb is 1/4 cup of coconut flour for every cup of almond flour.

How do you store leftovers?

In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven.

What toppings work for a vegetarian version?

Sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives or spinach.

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