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Buffalo High Protein Cauliflower Crust Pizza – Spicy, Protein-Packed, and Guilt-Free 🔥🍕


If you love buffalo wings but wish they came with fewer carbs and more nutrients, this Buffalo High Protein Cauliflower Crust Pizza is about to become your new obsession. It’s crispy, cheesy, loaded with protein, and packs that irresistible tangy-spicy flavor—all on a veggie-based crust that’s totally gluten-free.


Why You’ll Love This Pizza

  • Buffalo wing flavor: Tangy hot sauce meets melty cheese for a flavor explosion.

  • Protein powerhouse: Between the chicken, cheese, and optional protein powder in the crust, you’ll stay full and energized.

  • Better-for-you crust: Cauliflower gives you a lighter base with way more nutrients than refined flour.


Ingredients (Makes 2 Servings)

For the Crust:

  • 1 medium head cauliflower (about 3 cups riced)

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella (or part-skim)

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

  • 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder (optional, for extra protein)

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt


For the Toppings:

  • ½ cup cooked chicken breast, shredded

  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot or similar)

  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella

  • 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese (optional)

  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions

  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzle


Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Rice the cauliflower: Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice.

  3. Steam and drain: Microwave or steam for 5–6 minutes. Let cool slightly, then use a clean towel to squeeze out as much water as possible.

  4. Mix the crust: In a bowl, combine cauliflower rice, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, protein powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.

  5. Shape the crust: Spread mixture into a thin round or rectangle about ¼ inch thick on your baking sheet.

  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and firm.

  7. Buffalo chicken prep: Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until fully coated.

  8. Assemble the pizza: Spread buffalo chicken evenly over the crust. Top with mozzarella and blue cheese (if using).

  9. Final bake: Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

  10. Garnish with green onions and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing before serving.


Nutrition (Per Serving, with toppings above):

  • Calories: ~350

  • Protein: ~32g

  • Carbs: ~15g

  • Fat: ~17g


Pro Tips

  • Extra crispy crust: Flip it halfway through the first bake.

  • Heat control: For more spice, add extra buffalo sauce or sprinkle red pepper flakes.

  • Meal prep: Make and freeze crusts ahead of time; just reheat and top later.


Final thought: If pizza and buffalo wings had a nutritious baby, this would be it—spicy, cheesy, high-protein, and totally satisfying.

 
 
 

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