Paleo Vegan Pizza Recipe

Let’s be real—who doesn’t love pizza? It’s the ultimate comfort food. But what if your lifestyle calls for something a little different? Enter the Paleo Vegan Pizza! It’s everything you love about pizza—without the gluten, dairy, or guilt. Instead of a regular crust, we’re using nutrient-packed flours like almond and tapioca. And the cheese? A luscious, creamy cashew-based sauce that might just steal the show. Perfect for a cozy Friday night in or wowing your friends with something new.

Quick Recipe Breakdown

What to Expect

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Size and Serving

• Makes one 10–12” pizza (serves 2–3 people).
  Doubling up? Just scale the ingredients, and you’re good to go.

Skill Level

• Beginner-friendly with one fun step: blending the cheese sauce.

Things You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Parchment paper
• A baking sheet or pizza pan
• A blender (or food processor for the cheese)
• Rolling pin (or a wine bottle if you’re improvising!)

Plan Ahead

• The dough keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Cashew cheese sauce? Make it 3 days in advance if needed.

The Ingredients List

For the Crust

• 1 flax egg (1 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 Tbsp warm water)
• ¾ cup blanched almond flour
• ¾ cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot starch)
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ¾ tsp sea salt
• ⅓ cup warm water
• ⅓ cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Pro Tips:

• No tapioca flour? Arrowroot starch works fine.
• No rolling pin? Grab that wine bottle.

For the Cashew Cheese Sauce

• 1 cup raw cashews (soak them 15 minutes if no high-speed blender is handy)
• 2½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 5 Tbsp warm water or almond milk
• 2 Tbsp avocado/olive oil
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ tsp sea salt
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

Bonus Tip: Fresh cashews = creamier sauce. Trust me.

Toppings

• ⅓–½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
• Fresh basil leaves
• Crushed red pepper (optional)
• Sautéed veggies (onions, peppers, mushrooms—your call!)

How to Make It

Step 1: Prep the Crust

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Stir together 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal and 3 Tbsp warm water for your flax egg. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it thickens.
3. In a big bowl, mix the flours, seasonings, and salt.
4. Combine warm water, oil, and apple cider vinegar in a cup. Slowly pour this into the flour mix while stirring. Add your flax egg and mix until you get a soft dough.

Sticky dough? Dust with a little extra tapioca flour.

5. Roll the dough into a ball, then flatten it into a 10–12” circle on parchment.
6. Bake the crust for 12–15 minutes until set but not browned yet.

Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce

1. Soak the cashews for 15 minutes if needed.
2. Drain, then blend the cashews, lemon juice, almond milk, oil, garlic powder, sea salt, and nutritional yeast.
3. Blend until silky smooth. If it’s too thick, add a splash more liquid.

Spoiler: It’s so good you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful.

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza

1. Spread your crust with marinara sauce (don’t forget to leave a border!).
2. Dollop the cashew cheese sauce over the top. No need to spread it perfectly—it’ll melt into gooey goodness.
3. Add your toppings (hello, basil and veggies).
4. Pop it back in the oven for 10–12 more minutes.

Done? Your crust should be golden, and the cheese bubbling. Let it cool for just a minute—if you can wait!

Tips, Tweaks, and Ideas

• Spice it up: Add chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
• Fancy it up: Caramelized onions or a drizzle of truffle oil, anyone?
• Seasonal flair: Summer? Add fresh tomatoes. Winter? Roasted squash is perfection.
• Nut-free version: Swap cashews for sunflower seeds in the cheese sauce.

Serving and Storing

• Serve warm on a cutting board for that rustic vibe—bonus points if you pair it with a fresh arugula salad.
• Leftovers? Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat at 375°F in a toaster oven to keep that crust crispy.

The Verdict?
This Paleo Vegan Pizza isn’t just a healthier option—it’s the kind of meal that makes you forget you’re eating “healthy.” It’s cozy, it’s satisfying, and honestly, it’s just plain fun to make. Give it a try next pizza night—you might just convert a pizza purist or two.

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