Homemade Slimming world pizza

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

• Total Time: 45-50 minutes

• Serving Size: 1 Personal Pizza

• Dietary Info: Syn-Free (on SP), High Protein, High in Fibre, Low in Fat

• Intensity Level: Easy (Perfect for beginners)

Tired of feeling like you have to miss out on pizza night while following the Slimming World plan? This recipe is your game-changer. By swapping a traditional, high-syn dough base for a protein-packed, cauliflower and egg base, we create a deliciously satisfying pizza that feels indulgent but is entirely on plan. This pizza is not just about being “good for you”; it’s about being genuinely delicious, with a crispy base, a flavourful “passata” sauce, and all your favourite toppings melted into gooey perfection.

The best part? This recipe is incredibly versatile. It’s a blank canvas for your culinary creativity. Load it up with Speed vegetables to keep it a Syn-Free meal on an SP day, or add a sprinkle of your healthy extras. It’s a quick, easy, and intensely satisfying solution for any pizza craving.

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Ingredients

For the ultimate Homemade Slimming World Pizza, you’ll need:

For the Base:

• 300g cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 30g (1 heaped tbsp) fat-free natural Greek yogurt

• 25g (3 tbsp) grated Parmesan cheese (this is your Healthy Extra A allowance for the day)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• A pinch of dried oregano or mixed herbs

• Low-calorie cooking spray

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp passata

• 1 garlic clove, minced or crushed

• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs

• A pinch of sweetener (optional, to balance acidity)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Toppings:

(These are suggestions—feel free to customize!)

• 40g reduced-fat mozzarella, grated (the other part of your Healthy Extra A)

• 3-4 slices of wafer-thin ham or chicken, chopped

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 small bell pepper (any colour), thinly sliced

• 5-6 mushrooms, sliced

• A handful of sweetcorn (approx. 2 syns if not used as a Healthy Extra B)

• Fresh basil leaves, to garnish (optional)

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Equipment You’ll Need

• Food processor or box grater

• Clean tea towel or muslin cloth

• Mixing bowl

• Baking sheet

• Parchment paper or a silicone baking mat

• Small saucepan (for the sauce)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cauliflower

This is the most crucial step for a crisp base.

1. If using fresh cauliflower, chop it into small florets. If using frozen, there’s no need to thaw.

2. Place the cauliflower florets into a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine, sand-like crumbs. (You can also grate them using a box grater, but a processor is much faster).

3. Transfer the cauliflower “rice” to a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. Alternatively, you can steam it in a colander over a pan of boiling water for 8-10 minutes. This step cooks out the moisture.

4. Once cooked, allow it to cool slightly until you can handle it. Place the cauliflower rice into the centre of a clean tea towel. Gather the edges and twist tightly, squeezing over the sink until you have wrung out as much liquid as humanly possible. This is the secret to a non-soggy base! You should be left with a dry, compact ball.

Step 2: Make the Pizza Base

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F / Gas Mark 6). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with low-calorie cooking spray.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry, squeezed cauliflower, beaten egg, fat-free Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until it forms a cohesive, slightly sticky dough.

3. Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands or the back of a spoon, press and shape the mixture into a thin, round pizza base, about 1/2 cm thick. Try to make the edges slightly thicker to form a crust.

4. Spray the top of the base lightly with cooking spray and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top feels firm to the touch.

Step 3: Create the Sauce

While the base is baking, make your simple pizza sauce.

1. In a small saucepan, combine the passata, crushed garlic, dried herbs, sweetener (if using), salt, and pepper.

2. Heat over low-medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the raw garlic taste has mellowed. Set aside.

Step 4: Assemble and Final Bake

1. Once the base is golden and firm, remove it from the oven.

2. Spread the passata sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edge for the crust.

3. Sprinkle over the grated reduced-fat mozzarella.

4. Now, artfully arrange your chosen toppings. Scatter over the ham, onion, peppers, mushrooms, and sweetcorn.

5. Place the pizza back into the oven for a final 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the toppings are cooked.

6. For an extra touch, you can switch the oven to grill for the last minute to really brown the cheese (watch it carefully!).

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!

1. Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it rest on the tray for 2-3 minutes; this helps the base firm up further and makes it easier to slice.

2. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice into quarters, and serve immediately. Enjoy your hot, delicious, and completely guilt-free pizza creation!

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Chef’s Notes & Tips for Success

• Don’t Skip the Squeeze: The single biggest reason for a soggy base is not removing enough moisture from the cauliflower. Be ruthless!

• Spice it Up: Add a pinch of chilli flakes to your base mixture or sauce for a little kick.

• Topping Freedom: This is your pizza! Other great Syn-Free or low-syn toppings include: prawns, lean cooked beef mince, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and pineapple (be mindful of syns if not on SP).

• Make it a “Red Day” Pizza: Omit the Parmesan from the base (save your Healthy Extra A for the mozzarella topping) and load up with lean meat and Speed veggies.

• Storage: This pizza is best eaten fresh. However, you can store a cooked base (without toppings) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and add toppings when ready to eat.

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Nutrition & Slimming World Syn Values

This nutritional information is an estimate for the recipe as written (including suggested toppings, excluding sweetcorn).

• Calories: ~280 kcal

• Protein: ~28g

• Carbohydrates: ~15g

• Fat: ~12g

• Fibre: ~6g

Slimming World Syns:

• When using the 40g reduced-fat mozzarella and 25g Parmesan as your Healthy Extra A choice, and loading with Speed vegetables, this entire pizza is SYN-FREE on an SP day.

• If you are not on an SP day and have not used your Healthy Extra A, the cheese would need to be synned.

• Always double-check the specific brands you use with the Slimming World app or directory to be 100% accurate.