Pizza is an all-time favourite food item for everyone especially kids. Kids love it so much that they can have it any time of the day. My girls especially the younger one is crazy about it too and whenever we plan to eat out, her first option is always Pizza.
I thought to myself, something which kids love so much and can have any time, Why not try to make it healthy?
Healthy is not about only using healthy ingredients but also about something which is homemade.
Dietician moms tips and benefits to go for a homemade food-
1. Healthy ingredients. Always try using healthier substitutes of the ingredients used in a dish.
2. Saves money.
3. Portion size can be controlled at home.
4. Think of the dishes which you and your kids love to eat outside. Make a list of ingredients in that and think of healthier alternatives to add. Everything can be made at home. Just a little extra work.
Today, I am posting homemade pizza recipe from scratch. We are even going to make pizza base and pizza sauce at home. So, are you ready?
Pizza dough recipe-
Ingredients
- 4 cups plain flour
- (1 1/2 cups) warm water
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup oil
Instructions-
First of all, mix the water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Keep it aside for 5-6 minutes. Now mix the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the yeast mixture and oil. Mix it properly and use your hands to make a proper dough out of it.
Take a bowl with little oil and keep kneading it for some time till it’s nice, soft and elastic. Cover with a plastic wrap and keep it aside in a warm place for 30 minutes or until it is double in size.
Pizza sauce recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can tomato paste or 8-10 fresh tomatoes pureed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed black pepper
- Pinch of sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions-
In a bowl, stir tomato sauce and tomato paste until combined and smooth. Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Cook it for some time and store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Pizza recipe
- 1 onion sliced
- I tomato sliced or chopped
- 1 capsicum
- 1 small broccoli
- 100 gms mushroom
- Half cup corns
- 200gm cooked chicken (optional)
- Homemade pizza sauce
- Homemade pizza base
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- First of all, preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
- Roll out the dough flat with the help of some dry flour.
- Spread homemade pizza sauce on the base.
- Now add some vegetables to the base.
- Last but not least, sprinkle the grated cheese and keep it in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
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In Nutrition niche, I not only share recipes with a healthy twist but also some tips as a dietitian mom. See previous week’s recipes-
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December 6, 2017 at 10:23 am
Healthy, tasty, tried and tested and most of all, an easy one to make! Thanks Deepa for sharing.
December 6, 2017 at 10:29 am
Thanks Anagha 🙂
December 7, 2017 at 9:47 am
Yummy and healthy! This is super as a family activity too!
December 7, 2017 at 11:57 am
Thanks Neha.
December 7, 2017 at 11:46 am
Awesome, this looks so easy. My son got to taste Pizza few days back for the first time and since then he has been demanding it every other day. I will give it a try at home, probably use wheat flour instead of all purpose flour. Hope he likes it. Thanks for this recipe.
December 7, 2017 at 11:58 am
Yes Neha, use whole wheat flour instead of white flour. Thanks
December 7, 2017 at 3:32 pm
This is just what I needed . I will surely try it out soon. We all love pizzas at home.
December 7, 2017 at 8:16 pm
Since the days I have started making pizzaz at home, everyone likes to have it here only. Its only occassionally that we go to outlets to celebrate close ocassions.
December 8, 2017 at 8:59 am
Thats good to know Geethica. Thanks.
December 7, 2017 at 9:08 pm
I love pizza and the homemade is just perfect.
December 7, 2017 at 11:46 pm
I’m totally drooling love the recipe and love pizza ?! Will definitely try!
December 8, 2017 at 9:00 am
Thanks zainab
December 8, 2017 at 12:00 am
Having a homemade pizza is really the best option. I love pizzas. I will try making it myself
December 8, 2017 at 8:47 am
Hello KreativeMommy Deepa,
I am thankful to you for this, my mom just hates junk food, especially Pizza and Burger. But this homemade Pizza will make her sure that all the stuff I am eating is 100% healthy and since it will be prepared by my mom, she will be happy to see me enjoying this Pizza.
December 8, 2017 at 9:02 am
Good to know this. Thanks for reading Pratyaksh.
December 8, 2017 at 9:46 am
That’s a perfect homemade pizza …I do prepare pizza at home ..but not the base.. thanks for sharing this..look give this a try..
December 8, 2017 at 11:41 am
I love pizza, drooling recipe. looking forward to trying !!
December 8, 2017 at 6:53 pm
Oh i am trying this tomorrow… i have a hunch it is going to be a super hit recipe at our place.
December 8, 2017 at 8:06 pm
Great recipe. Which brand of yeast did you use?
December 8, 2017 at 8:31 pm
Looks yummy.. will try it out soon.
December 8, 2017 at 10:07 pm
That’s a great recipe.. thanks for sharing. There’s nothing like home cooked food!
December 8, 2017 at 10:17 pm
Pizza is usually a ‘no-no’ for me. But this home made version sounds cool and healthy. Need to try it out.
December 9, 2017 at 1:44 am
i am definitely going to try it i hate feeding my son junk to be very honest and feel guilty of depriving him too this is the the best way i guess
December 9, 2017 at 9:40 am
I make pizzas at home but I have never made the base myself. I am gonna try making the base this time for sure.
December 9, 2017 at 9:43 am
We rarely eat pizza .Neither my daughter nor my hubby like it.But when this is home made and such a super fun activity I must do it this weekend.
December 9, 2017 at 1:12 pm
Thanks Amrita
December 9, 2017 at 11:13 am
Wow. Will definitely try this. Thanks for sharing
December 9, 2017 at 1:12 pm
Thanks
December 9, 2017 at 12:30 pm
This looks so yummy. I will definitely try this out at home.
December 9, 2017 at 1:12 pm
Thanks Ophira
December 9, 2017 at 2:49 pm
I have been craving for pizza .. But didnt want to have it outside too! This came in perfect time .. Love the detailed recipie
December 10, 2017 at 12:32 am
Thanks Gayathri
December 9, 2017 at 11:13 pm
I am a pizza lover and my lil son looks like he loves it too..but we don gv him the restaurant ones. Thank u for this recipe..i can now gv my son a gud home made pizza anytime
December 10, 2017 at 12:32 am
Thanks Dhanya
December 10, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Very interesting post. Pizza is so tempting. Great recipe.
December 10, 2017 at 4:01 pm
Homemade pizza sauce looks fab. Not only is it a fun way to involve kids in tasks like adding toppings or cheese on pizza but also a healthier option than eating it outside
December 11, 2017 at 9:30 am
So far I have tried Paneer Rolls and Poha from this series. Healthy Pizza is another that I would love to try soon. Thanks for sharing Deepa.
December 11, 2017 at 10:11 am
Thanks Shipra..Glad you liked it.
December 11, 2017 at 10:13 am
That looks so yum! And yes homemade it’s definitely healthier plus good way to make kids eat all vegetables ?
December 11, 2017 at 7:15 pm
This is great.. tasty and healthy at the same time. Home made food items are the best.
December 12, 2017 at 7:14 pm
Yummy this looks amazing. Cant wait to try the recipe
December 12, 2017 at 10:46 pm
This looks super delicious. I myself wanted to try this.
December 13, 2017 at 11:42 am
Oh wow. Such a delicious healthy recipe. I think more than my son, my hubby would be happy to have.
December 14, 2017 at 9:39 am
I sometimes make a bread pizza for my son. He loves it. And it’s easy on me. Loved our recipe. Will try it sometime for the elder members of my family.
December 14, 2017 at 6:47 pm
Bread pizza is a great idea too. I also make it. It’s fast and easy. Thanks Anupriya.