Pizza

Pizza Basics

Go heavy on veggies and fruit for color and added health benefits.

Make It At Home

1. Crust

For an extra-quick crust: use French bread, tortillas, pita or flat bread, English muffins or pre-baked crusts.

For a dough crust:

• Buy it pre-made—look in the grocery refrigerated case for dough in a bag or can. Check the “use by” date for best results.
• Buy a dry mix—it will keep longer. Check the “use by” date for best results.
• Make your own—yeast or no yeast. This might cost the least! Most recipes use simple ingredients you may already have at home.

Shape the dough:

• Roll or press the dough into a flat shape. The more even it is in thickness, the more evenly it will bake.
• Any shape will do! Try a heart or other fun shapes.
• Make small individual shapes so each person can choose their own toppings.

Look for whole-grain crusts.

2. Sauce

• Tomato-based sauces add a vegetable. They may be lower in calories, added sugars and salt than other options.
• Use a purchased sauce or make your own, or use sliced tomatoes.

3. Toppings

• Veggies and fruit – choose fresh, cooked, canned or dried.
• Cheese – grate the cheese and sprinkle lightly. Try low-fat cheeses like part-skim mozzarella.
• Protein (optional) – spread it out and keep it lean.

Buy It Prepared

• Watch for sale pricing and coupons.
• Compare refrigerated and frozen options.
• Try store brands. They may be cheaper than national brands.
• Compare the nutrition facts, especially calories per serving. 
• Add extra fruits and veggies of your choice.

Homemade Pizza

No-Yeast Pizza Crust

Quick No-Cook Pizza Sauce

Top it with fruits and veggies!

Chop, slice or grate:

• Apples
• Bell peppers
• Carrots
• Chilies
• Garlic
• Green onions
• Leeks
• Mushrooms
• Olives 
• Onions
• Pears
• Pineapple
• Roasted veggies
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

Kids Can!

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

• roll or pat dough into shapes with a rolling pin or clean hands.
• grate cheese or slice veggies and fruit.
• spread the sauce with the back of a spoon.
• choose and arrange the toppings.