In case you didn’t see my , let me tell you a little something special. Why did I spell “sweetpotato” as one word you may ask? What I used here in this recipe is not just your typical sweet potato. No, these are California sweetpotatoes! The recipe Redux community is having a California sweetpotato contest, and of course, I had to participate! What’s unique about California sweetpotatoes is that they are grown in soft sand and are hand sorted during harvest to minimize scarring and scratching. The result is a visually, higher quality sweetpotato. California sweetpotatoes are a “nutrition bang for the calorie buck” with 4 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, a good source of vitamin C and more than a day’s worth of vitamin A, all for 105 calories per serving. Plus, they are available year-round.
Many that are striving to live a healthy lifestyle avoid pizza at all costs because of thinking it is so bad. But when a recipe like this is created, the fear of pizza can disappear!
Made with gluten free rolled oats and sweetpotato, this pizza crust is far from the typical unhealthy crust. You can now have your pizza and eat it too!
Sweetpotatoes are so versatile in the fact that they are not only delicious plain, baked in the oven like other potatoes, but they also turn out great in recipes! Whether a savory or sweet dish, these sweetpotatoes raise the bar on any typical recipe. In this unique pizza crust recipe, it added such a great taste and texture.
My boyfriend (who is skeptical sometimes about my healthy food) loved it! That is proof that it is a tasty recipe. Want a pizza night soon but also don’t want to ruin your hard work in healthy living? Make this recipe for a great night with family or friends. I decided to make two mini pizzas. I topped one with a sweetpotato curry sauce (see below crust recipe) and veggies, and the other one with regular pizza sauce, veggies, and chicken. The sky is the limit with a delicious crust like this!
- 1/2 cup California Sweetpotato, cooked (about 1 medium sweetpotato)
- 1/2 cup Oat Flour (1 cup Rolled Oats, blended to flour)
- 1 whole Egg
- 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds (or flaxseeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon Coconut Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt, Cayenne Pepper, and Garlic Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place sweetpotato, flour, and egg into high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add in other ingredients and mix just until incorporated.
- Cover a pizza tray with parchment paper.
- Spray parchment paper with nonstick spray and place pizza dough on it.
- Spread out to desired thinness (may need roller).
- Place into oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove and add desired toppings.
- Bake in oven for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven, cut into slices, and enjoy.
- 1/2 cup sweetpotato, cooked
- 3 tablespoons Canned Coconut Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Curry Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- Blend all ingredients together in high speed blender.
- Use as a topping for sweetpotato pizza crust above if desired.
Sweetpotato Benefits
1) High in vitamin B6
2) Good source of vitamin C
3) Contain vitamin D
4) Contain iron
5) Good source of magnesium
6) High in fiber
7) Rich in vitamin A
Chia Seeds
1) Combats Diabetes: with its gelatinous coating it can prevent blood sugar spikes, and is also slow digesting which has lead to it being a possible treatment for diabetes
2) High in fiber: just 1 oz. has 1/3 of daily needed amount
3) Packed with Omega 3 Fatty Acids
4) Supports Bone and Teeth Health: packed with calcium
5) High in Manganese: an essential mineral for your bones
6) Rich in Phosphorous: aids body in synthesizing protein for cell and also maintaining healthy bones
7) High in protein: great source for vegetarians
8) Fights Belly Fat: it’s stabilizing affect on blood sugar also fights insulin resistance which is tied to an increase of belly fat
9) Contain tryptophan: also found in turkey, it is responsible for regulating appetite and improving sleep
10) Improves heart health
I received free samples
of California sweetpotatoes
mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am
entering a recipe contest sponsored by
the California Sweetpotato Council
and am eligible to win prizes
associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time