Pepperoni Pizza

Lunch/Dinner

Feb 14

If you're craving pizza but still want to stick to your macro goals, this recipe’s for you. This High-Protein Pepperoni Pizza is made with a Greek yogurt–based crust, loaded with protein, and finished with crispy turkey pepperoni. You get all the satisfaction of pizza night—without the heavy calories or regret. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and easy to fit into your weekly meal prep.

Macro-Friendly Pepperoni Pizza

Macro-Friendly Pepperoni Pizza
Macro-Friendly Pepperoni Pizza Ingredients
Step-By-Step Instructions
Full Macro Breakdown

Macro-Friendly Pepperoni Pizza

Pizza has always been one of those foods I didn’t want to give up while trying to hit my goals. So instead of cutting it out, I figured out how to make it work. The crust is surprisingly simple—just Greek yogurt and flour—but it comes out with a nice chew and holds everything together. I like using crushed San Marzano tomatoes for the sauce to get that classic, slightly chunky texture. It’s not trying to be “diet pizza”—it just tastes good and happens to fit your macros. This one's been a regular for me when I want something satisfying but still balanced.

Ingredients Breakdown

Crust:

1 cup all-purpose or self-rising flour
1 cup Greek yogurt
1.5 tsp baking powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning

Toppings:

½ cup pizza sauce
(I used San Marzano peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand for that chunkier, NY-style texture)
½ cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
17 slices turkey pepperoni

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

8g Protein per Slice: High enough to build into a meal
Lower in Calories: Just 101 kcal per slice
Customizable: Use different cheeses, add veggies, or change the base
Pizza Night Without the Guilt: Enjoy the flavor, hit your goals

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, combine flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until a dough forms—it should be soft and slightly sticky.

2. Roll It Out
Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough to your preferred thickness. I like it a little thinner for crispier edges.

3. Add Your Toppings
Spread your pizza sauce across the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella over the top. Add the turkey pepperoni—17 slices works out perfectly for coverage and macros.

4. Bake
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake the pizza for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.

5. Slice & Serve
Let it cool for a couple minutes, then cut into 8 slices and serve warm. Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot honey if you’re feeling fancy.

Macro Breakdown

Per Slice (1 of 8):

Calories: 101 kcal
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 1.6g

Whole Pizza:

Calories: 810 kcal
Protein: 64g
Carbs: 112g
Fat: 13g

Yield: 4

High-Protein Pepperoni Pizza

If you're craving pizza but still want to stick to your macro goals, this recipe’s for you. This Macro-Friendly Pepperoni Pizza is made with a Greek yogurt–based crust, loaded with protein, and finished with crispy turkey pepperoni. You get all the satisfaction of pizza night—without the heavy calories or regret. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and easy to fit into your weekly meal prep.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Instructions

Mix flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, salt, garlic powder and Italian seasoning into a dough.
Roll out the dough and spread tomato sauce evenly.
Add mozzarella cheese and top with turkey pepperoni.
Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

You can substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose flour in this recipe. Since self-rising flour already contains baking powder and salt, you can omit those ingredients from the recipe.