High-Protein Greek Yogurt Crust Margherita Pizza
A crisp, satisfying personal pizza featuring a high-protein dough made from Greek yogurt and flour. Topped with simple tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Daniela + Lila
Daniela created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Keep leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to restore crispness.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the whole-wheat flour
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the whole-wheat flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
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Stir with a spoon until a shaggy…
Stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then use clean hands to knead it inside the bowl for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and combined.
Look for: a shaggy dough forms, then use clean hands to knead it inside the bowl for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and combined
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Place the dough ball onto the parchment…
Place the dough ball onto the parchment paper and press or roll it out into an 8-inch (20cm) round crust, keeping the edges slightly thicker.
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Bake the crust without toppings for 8…
Bake the crust without toppings for 8 minutes until it is set and light golden.
Look for: it is set and light golden
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spread the tomato paste evenly over the center, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Sprinkle the dried oregano
Sprinkle the dried oregano, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated parmesan cheese across the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return the pizza to the oven and…
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Look for: the cheese is fully melted and bubbling
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, cool for 2 minutes, slice into 4 pieces, and serve immediately.
Allow: 2 minutes
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