Blaze Pizza just launched the first keto-diet-approved pizza crust to be served at a national chain. I tried it and was surprised by how good it was. (2024)

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2019-07-31T17:15:00Z

Blaze Pizza just launched the first keto-diet-approved pizza crust to be served at a national chain. I tried it and was surprised by how good it was. (1)

Blaze Pizzaon July 15 became the first national chain to announce a rollout of an official keto-diet-approved pizza crust.
The new keto crust contains three grams of carbohydrates per slice, compared to the classic crust's 14 grams per slice.
I went to the Blaze Pizza on Staten Island, New York, to try the new keto-approved crust, and I was surprised by how well it imitated a classic wheat flour crust.
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My first surprise was that the keto crust is pre-baked. In contrast, the classic crust traverses the assembly line as raw dough before it meets the oven.

Blaze Pizza just launched the first keto-diet-approved pizza crust to be served at a national chain. I tried it and was surprised by how good it was. (6)

Its stiff texture gave me pause. It was like a frisbee of baked dough-like composite.

Blaze Pizza just launched the first keto-diet-approved pizza crust to be served at a national chain. I tried it and was surprised by how good it was. (7)

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Like every outsider with radical new ideas, the keto crust was to be subjected to trial by fire.

Blaze Pizza just launched the first keto-diet-approved pizza crust to be served at a national chain. I tried it and was surprised by how good it was. (8)

The crust had a slight crisp around the edges, but my pizza was, overall, slightly undercooked.

Blaze Pizza just launched the first keto-diet-approved pizza crust to be served at a national chain. I tried it and was surprised by how good it was. (9)

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Maybe I'd simply gone a little overboard with the cheese. I popped a lactose pill and dove right in.

The keto crust felt like any other crust in my hand. It held together remarkably well.

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It was perhaps slightly less crispy than a flour crust, but otherwise successfully mimicked the texture and feel of a flour crust.

The texture was slightly grittier than flour dough, and it didn't quite have the same chew factor. However, it was close enough. There was also a vague cauliflower aftertaste, but it wasn't distracting.

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I was surprised by how well the keto crust functioned as a pizza crust. It held together stunningly well, and the texture was similar enough to that of a wheat crust that it could have fooled me if I'd gone in blind. Even though I'm a die-hard carb stan and will still probably get a classic crust next time, Blaze's keto crust is a game changer for pizza fans on the keto diet.

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Blaze Pizza just launched the first keto-diet-approved pizza crust to be served at a national chain. I tried it and was surprised by how good it was.? ›

I tried it and was surprised by how good it was. Blaze Pizza on July 15 became the first national chain to announce a rollout of an official keto-diet-approved pizza crust. The new keto crust contains three grams of carbohydrates per slice, compared to the classic crust's 14 grams per slice.

Can a slice of pizza kick you out of ketosis? ›

Yes, even just one carb-rich meal can quickly get you out of ketosis.

Can I eat pizza on keto if I don't eat the crust? ›

Other than the crust, pizza is pretty keto-friendly. Here's a quick look at the most common ingredients of pizza outside the carb-loaded crust (scroll down for a comprehensive keto-friendly pizza topping list): Cheese: A great source of fat and protein.

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Can I cheat with pizza on keto? ›

For keto dieters, a cheat day can mean indulging in actual pasta, pizza, and other high-carb meals. While many dieters think of cheat day as a well-deserved reward, nutritionists say there are downsides to it.

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What pizza has the least carbs? ›

Several major chains provide low-carb options by using alternative crust options—commonly, cauliflower crust. Pizza Hut, Domino's, California Pizza Kitchen, Blaze, and Papa Murphy's are among the popular chains with cauliflower-crust pizzas on their menu.

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What pizza is good for keto? ›

Cauliflower pizza crust

This is probably one of the most popular types of keto pizza bases. The base is made from riced cauliflower.

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Are pepperoni slices keto? ›

Is Pepperoni Keto-Friendly? Yes! Pepperoni is a dream addition to any ketogenic diet and snacks like Chomps Pepperoni Seasoned Turkey can be a great healthy snack on the go. Pepperoni has negligible carbs, a moderate amount of protein, and a healthy mix of fats, vitamins, and minerals.

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What's the difference between keto pizza crust and cauliflower pizza crust? ›

It's made with cauliflower rice and has a similar base to cauliflower crust in that regard. However, the rest of its recipe is made up of eggs, casein protein, and whey protein. Designed to have more protein and fat, our keto crust is great for avoiding carbs and feeling full.

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Which pizza crust is healthiest? ›

Both the cauliflower crust and the whole-wheat crust offer fiber and protein, which play a key role in weight loss by helping to keep you feeling full and satisfied after a meal. But if you're not trying to cut carbs and are looking for that traditional pizza pie flavor, the whole-wheat crust is what you want.

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Is gluten-free pizza crust the same as keto? ›

Not all gluten free pizza is keto.

Some recipes will call for keto friendly ingredients like almond flour. Others will call for keto unfriendly ingredients like potato starch. In general, starches are not keto friendly. They may not contain gluten, but they do contain enough carbohydrates to ruin your ketosis.