Oatmeal Pizza Crust

By Shayna Komar, RD

Clients ask me all the time “can I eat pizza?” When you are craving the ooey-goey messy goodness of pizza there is no substitute, right? My answer is YES you can eat pizza, all foods can make their way into a balanced, nourishing food plan. The key is moderation. Here is a way to enjoy a great pizza dough, without having so much dough. This pizza is crusty and easy to make – without having to break out the mixer.

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"My answer is YES you can eat pizza, all foods can make their way into a balanced, nourishing food plan."

There are many healthy highlights in this pizza crust. Take garlic for instance. It is an important staple ingredient in this pizza crust recipe. I typically encourage the use of fresh garlic because it is an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral. It has nutrients and beneficial compounds like allicin, offering powerful benefits for heart health, supporting the immune system, and reducing inflammation. However, we don’t want to add more “liquid” to the crust, so garlic powder is perfect for this recipe. You can mince some fresh garlic on the top of your pizza to reap all the health benefits! Look at the Italian seasoning - typically a blend of basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme and other Mediterranean herbs and spices. Putting in the crust along with the garlic powder means the crust is packed with flavor and nutrition. 

I typically encourage the use of fresh garlic because it is an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral.

Finally, the oat flour is rich in fiber (especially beta-glucan), vitamins, and minerals, promoting heart health by lowering cholesterol, improving digestion with prebiotics, stabilizing blood sugar for diabetes management, and aiding weight control by increasing fullness. You can purchase gluten free oat flour as well. What a great way to have a family pizza night and add in some healthy ingredients along the way!    

Oatmeal Pizza Crust

2 Cups Oat Flour 

1 Tsp Baking Powder

1/4 Tsp Sea Salt

2 Tsp Italian Seasoning

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

2 Large Eggs, beaten

2 TB Honey

2 TB Water

2 TB Extra Virgin Olive oil

Olive Oil Spray

Step One

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine oat flour, baking powder, salt and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Mix in eggs, honey, water and olive oil until dough forms.

Step Two

To assemble the pizza, spread the dough with sauce, sprinkle with cheese and add your favorite toppings. Transfer pizza to oven and cook for 15 minutes.

TIP: The best way to form the pizza crust is by dropping a spoonful of dough on a baking sheet and flattening it with wet hands – the dough will remind you of clay. Your edges do not have to be perfect neither does the shape.

Recipe: Chef Nancy Waldeck

Shayna Komar, RD.

Shayna Komar, RDN, LDN is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist in Atlanta, Georgia, with over 25 years of experience specializing in oncology nutrition. She helped develop the nutrition program at the Thomas F. Chapman Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Hospital and is known for her approachable, evidence-based guidance that translates nutrition science into practical strategies for long-term wellness.