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My cloud bread pizza is a game changer! Made with whipped egg white, cooks minutes to make, and has under 200 calories for the ENTIRE pizza.
Looking for more low calorie recipes? Try my low calorie pizza, low calorie bagels, and low calorie pancakes.
TikTok constantly provides us with tons of viral recipes, but only a few stand the test of time. My cloud bread pizza recipe is one of these- it’s been popular for several years now and continues to be a hit amongst all!
What is cloud bread pizza?
Similar to my cloud bread, cloud bread pizza is essentially a bread (or, in this case, pizza crust) that is made of whipped egg whites and seasonings. Unlike cloud bread, it doesn’t contain any yolks or cream cheese, so it is essentially a fat-free and carb-free ‘pizza’.
Now, don’t get your hopes up thinking this is like a Domino’s or Pizza Hut style crust, because you’ll be sorely disappointed. It’s more of a thick and sturdy vehicle to top with cheese and other pizza ingredients.
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Why I love this recipe
- 200 calories for the ENTIRE pizza. Yes, seriously, and that includes basic toppings. You can add more, and that won’t break the calorie bank much at all.
- No eggy texture or flavor. My cloud pizza is light, airy, and quite chewy. It has quite a neutral flavor and, impressively, has no real eggy flavor!
- Quick and easy. From prep to plate, this pizza can be ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients needed
- Egg whites. Room temperature egg whites, not from a carton. Save the yolks and use them for homemade mayonnaise or low carb custard.
- Cornstarch. Helps keep the pizza shape throughout the cooking process. I have tested this base with coconut flour and found it loses its thickness.
- Italian seasoning. It’s optional, but I find it adds some much-needed flavor (the crust will be quite bland without it).
- Toppings of choice. Add a simple pizza sauce and all your favorite toppings!
How to make cloud bread pizza
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Whip the whites. Add the egg whites into a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed, until soft-medium peaks form. Slowly add in the cornstarch and continue mixing until relatively stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
Step 2- Shape. Transfer the mixture onto a greased baking tray. Using the back of a spoon, shape the mixture into a pizza shape.
Step 3- Bake. Place the cloud bread pizza into a preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, until it is golden brown.
Step 4- Add toppings. Remove the crust from the oven and spread with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Spray the sides of the pizza with cooking spray, so the crust goes golden.
Step 5- Cook with toppings. Place back in the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes more, until the cheese has melted. Remove the cloud pizza from the oven, slice it, and serve immediately.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Add seasonings to the batter. If you leave the batter sans seasonings, you’d better hope there are plenty of flavorful toppings. I love adding a mix of Italian seasonings and/or garlic salt.
- Brush the edges with oil or butter. My secret trick! This gives the edges an extra golden and chewy crust.
- Add flavorful toppings. It’s no secret that the crust isn’t your usual crust. Because of this, be sure to add plenty of delicious toppings (like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and two kinds of cheeses).
Storage instructions
I recommend enjoying this pizza fresh, as it tastes best this way! However, if you’d like to make this as part of meal prep or frozen for quick low-carb meals!
To store: Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator, covered. It will keep well for up to 3 days.
To freeze: If you’d like to freeze the cooked crusts (without toppings), cover them in plastic wrap (saran wrap) several times, ensuring there are no air pockets. The plain crusts can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. When ready to enjoy, let it thaw to room temperature, add the toppings, then bake in the oven. If you want to freeze an already topped pizza, place the slices in a shallow container and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Either heat in an air fryer or in a preheated oven until the edges are crispy. Avoid microwaving the pizza as the crusts will become soggy and lose much of its flavor.
Frequently asked questions
Technically, yes. However, I’ve found those egg whites harder to whip and yield a fluffy crust.
Yes, you can use whole eggs but you will need to add more cornstarch and expect the base to be more of a pancake VS a pizza crust.
More delicious pizza recipes to try
- Keto pizza
- Protein pizza
- Sicilian pizza
- Cauliflower pizza crust
- Crustless pizza
- Eggplant pizza
- Chicken crust pizza
Cloud Bread Pizza
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites room temperature * See notes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
For the toppings
- 2 tablespoon pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoon shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the egg whites. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until medium peaks form. Add the cornstarch or coconut flour and continue beating, until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the mixture into the lined tray. Using the back of a spoon, shape it into a circular pizza shape. Place it in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, until golden on top.
- Remove the crust from the oven. Top with sauce, shredded cheese, and other toppings of choice. Spray the crust with cooking spray and place back in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the cloud pizza from the oven and slice and serve immediately.
I made this today with carton egg whites and it worked PERFECTLY! The trick to using carton egg whites for meringue-like recipes is to add cream of tartar. They whip up perfectly and hold their shape.
I am I retested in low carbs or carbs free recipes
Delishes!!!!! Love
Hello, just wondering what if I used bamboo fiber instead of coconut flour? Would that work out? Also, would I be able to use carton egg whites? Thank you.
Only down side is my bread stuck to the paper if I make again I’ll use some Pam or go without the paper. Pizza was delicious though I used fresh cooked spinach & cheese with mine.
Just guessing here, but when the recipe says to spray the crust, it may have meant to say spray the pan.
Just guessing here, but when the recipe says to spray the crust, it may have meant to say spray the pan.
I love all your recipes ! So healthy, beautiful and very tasty
Loved it!! I added garlic, salt and “italiano” herbs as my “spices” and it was amazing. Everyone loved it! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Much healthier because of more eggs than flour
I hate to say this, but first off, it’s definitely worth the little bit of work to make it. It is a very easy recipe with hardly any work at all. I tried a store bought mix low carb and I put good toppings on it and ended up throwing the crust away and just eating the toppings. This cloud bread pizza I enjoyed every single bite! Thank You for another great recipe 😋
Thank you for your recipes.
When I added the coconut flour it deflated the egg whites (. 100 g egg whites)
. I don’t want to use cornstarch. Why did my egg whites deflate? Is there another stabilizer I could use? I only have an airfryer, I did 10mins at 180 deg. celcius and it cooked nicely
Hi, since this recipe is for one, how wide (approx) do you spread out the batter?
Thank you!
I find 10-12 inches to be great!
This was really good!! I was skeptical at first, but I will definitely be making this again!
Nice recipe ,simple and delicious 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow just wow I had to make this because I didn’t believe it… I made it with buffalo chicken style for the toppings and it turned out phenomenal !!!!
Just made this and loved it!! Had leftover egg whites I wanted to use and this was perfect. Full. Satisfied. Delicious