We’re celebrating Father’s day at our house, so I got thinking, “What is one of my honey’s favorites to put a huge smile on his face?” Of course, pizza came to mind right away. And because he can’t handle gluten, I thought I’d try out a new pizza dough. I adapted one from Vegan Richa that looked like it would fit the bill.
I was delighted with how it turned out. It made a soft dough I could roll out like any wheat-based pizza. And because the main flour is from oats, it was flavorful, fiber-full, and packed with whole-grain goodness. It’s also easy as pie to put together for a delicious lunch or dinner–even if you’re not celebrating Father’s Day.
Why I like pizza crust made from oats
- It’s light and fluffy.
- It isn’t dry or crumbly when baked–it reminds me of foccacia bread!
- It works great as a pan pizza!
- It’s packed with fiber–5 grams per average slice.
- The oat flour helps you feel fuller longer.
- It’s a great lunch for diabetics–because its full of fiber, it’s gentle on your blood sugars.
What do you need to make this pizza crust?
- Oat flour (use gluten-free if you are sensitive to gluten)
- Rice flour (I used sweet rice flour–if not gluten-intolerant, you can use a white whole wheat flour instead)
- Tapioca or arrowroot powder
- Corn or potato starch
- Salt
- Baking powder (optional)
- Dried Parsley
- Italian Seasoning
- Water
- Honey, sugar, or maple syrup
- Active yeast
- Ground flaxseed
- Unsweetened applesauce
Enjoy it at your house!
Oat Flour HealthBites
The health benefits of oats should be no surprise. In the same way, oat flour (which is simply ground-up rolled oats) offers the same health benefits. It is rich in complex carbohydrates (the perfect fuel for the body) and contains a high amount of protein, fiber, and healthy fat. It also contains many essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
Oat flour offers you many health perks. For example, it reduces the risk of heart disease, helps lower bad cholesterol, controls the blood sugar level, regulates blood pressure, aids weight management, and improves digestive health. Even if you are not sensitive to gluten, oat flour is a healthy ingredient you can include in many recipes.
Easy Oat Flour Pizza Crust
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 3/4 cup rice flour (I used sweet rice flour)
- 3/4 cup tapioca or arrowroot powder
- 3/4 cup cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 tsp salt or salt substitute
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp baking powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115 degrees F.)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 6 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add all the dry ingredients, whisk together, and set aside.
- In a second bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sweetener. Mix together and set aside for about 5 minutes. Add the flaxseed, stir, and let the mixture sit for an additional minute.
- Add the dry to the wet ingredients. Mix together and let it sit for 10 minutes. The dough will be sticky but should hold together like a ball.
- Divide the dough in half, forming each piece into a ball. Sprinkle flour on your kitchen counter and roll eac ball into a pizza round, big enough to fit your pie pan. Using your fingers, adjust the pizza so that you have some edges to the pizza, similar to a dessert pie.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the pizzas for 10 minutes.
- Add your preferred toppings and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bottom looks golden brown. (I used a plant-based cheez sauce with tomato slices and sliced olives, sprinkled with more parsley). Allow to slightly cool before serving.
