I want pizza...BAD

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  • Michelle_Padgett13
    Michelle_Padgett13 Posts: 417 Member
    Ok, So im attempting to fill a craving. Are there any calorie friendly pizzas or ways to make a good pizza that isn't hard for a novice cook?

    Little Caesar's Hot & Ready Pepperoni is my "splurge" but it is REALLY not bad! 280 calories in a slice- 8 slices per $5 pizza so it's also pretty cost effective too at 63 cents a slice

    This is what we do! Tuesday night is $5 pizza night at our house. I just make sure I save enough calories for 2 slices, and get my veggies in earlier in the day. One pizza fills my family of 3 up for dinner, with a bit leftover for someone to have the next day (usually the husband).

    :drinker:
  • 1911JR
    1911JR Posts: 276
    Ok, So im attempting to fill a craving. Are there any calorie friendly pizzas or ways to make a good pizza that isn't hard for a novice cook?

    Eat a smaller amount of good "real" pizza, and be done with it. Try and make it fit, but if it doesn`t, it won`t kill you. Enjoy your life and make yourself happy. Just no when to quit.

    But you can always eat whatever and as much as want, and then go vomit it up. I`m not advising this, but I hear it works. :laugh:
  • dlionsmane
    dlionsmane Posts: 674 Member
    Easiest pizza you can make at home:
    Stonefire Whole Grain Tandoori Naan Bread
    1 can of diced hunts tomatoes - drained (the basil and oregano one is good)
    either moz cheese balls or shredded and you can add other stuff you like veggies - I usually add sun dried tomato
    bake - yum!

    Or order pizza from the local shop, and eat 1-2 slices. Whatever works.
  • SoLiveItUp
    SoLiveItUp Posts: 115 Member
    Pizza Sub, normally found in frozen sections, decent calories and good flavour
  • parkparksarah
    parkparksarah Posts: 59
    CRAVINGS!!! it kills me :(
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    make english muffin pizzas

    soo good and cheap..plus you can have a bunch of them
  • GaiaGirl1992
    GaiaGirl1992 Posts: 459 Member
    Have ONE slice of pizza? Or maybe use skim mozzarella, pizza sauce, and a whole wheat english muffin.
  • brittaney0625
    brittaney0625 Posts: 268 Member
    I love myself so whole wheat pita pizza.
    I put a tiny bit of pizza sauce (not a sauce lover)
    I put on some chicken breast.. some low fat cheese.. and a dash of Italian seasoning over the top..
    Bake it till the cheese is melted.
    AMAZING.
  • 303enfield
    303enfield Posts: 239 Member
    just buy a slice of pizza
  • SCales_92
    SCales_92 Posts: 3
    Try the Lean Cuisine Microwave Pizza! Low cal and sooo delish!!
  • PinkyFett
    PinkyFett Posts: 842 Member
    Make pizza at home instead of ordering it or frozen stuff.

    I get these flatbread crusts that are really good and usually put some chicken on them so they're not too awfully bad.
  • mummma
    mummma Posts: 402 Member
    butterfly a chicken breast and top with tomato puree basil and some cheese.
  • eeffoca
    eeffoca Posts: 1 Member
    ...but without cheese, what's the point? :)
  • aarar
    aarar Posts: 684 Member
    You want to get yourself some Naan Bread, make a tomato base with ketchup and tomato puree, add your cheese and toppings and cook!

    Not hard, not expensive and not terrifically calorific although best shared with someone as it is very filling!

    Kaela x

    I second that. Naan is great as a pizza crust!

    Yum! I never thought to use naan as pizza crust. I'm definitely going to try that next time.

    Right now though, I'm just waiting for my husband to get home with Little Caesars. This thread is making me hungry.
  • Dougie1874
    Dougie1874 Posts: 1 Member
    http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=261384030

    only 580 calories in the entire pizza and its delicious
  • Tonekupone
    Tonekupone Posts: 12 Member
    I visit family in Italy during the summers and pizza is truly my guilty pleasure also. I was happy to find that 3 slices of pizza from Brixx pizza was just under 400 calories. They also have gluten free pizza dough and a great selection of pies that aren't chock-full of fatty meats (which is by far my favorite pizza!!)
  • nonacgp
    nonacgp Posts: 132
    Ok, So im attempting to fill a craving. Are there any calorie friendly pizzas or ways to make a good pizza that isn't hard for a novice cook?

    You just can't fake pizza. It is my most favorite of foods. I wouldn't get a whole pizza but go and get a couple of slices cause once they are gone, you can't binge on more slices. But I, too, have made the Flatout Fake Pizza. Does nothing to ease my craving and I doubt it would ease your longing as well. Just go for it! And put it behind you.
  • lege24
    lege24 Posts: 1
    you could make a cauliflower pizza crust which is fairly simple! theres loads of recipes out there
  • Cruxthemystic
    Cruxthemystic Posts: 149 Member
    When I want pizza I go have pizza. We just get a 12", half it with my hubby, instead of the large size and that is plenty. I cut my calories to fit it in.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    A slice or two of pizza isn't a ton of calories...just have some pizza if you want some pizza...just don't eat the whole pie; that's where people go wrong.
  • Glossysweets
    Glossysweets Posts: 69
    I do wheat pita with sauce cheese and toppings and bake in oven :)

    This is what I do, too.
    Easy peasy and IMO, a tasty alternative.

    Yup I do this too. You can keep pitas in your freezer for future use too so you aren't just buying a pack and wasting them. This is easy, fast, and delicious.
  • okfitmom
    okfitmom Posts: 8
    I make these for my kids a lot.

    1 wholegrain Pita
    Chopped or shredded chicken
    BBQ Sauce
    Chopped spinach, red onions, Peppers and Pineapple
    Mozza Cheese

    Bake in the oven! Easy and super delish!
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    Just eat some Pizza and fit it into your calories

    I agree ^^^^^ I had pizza today and it fit well into my day...
    Or
    Try
    This

    Portobello mushroom, stem removed
    Salsa
    Shredded lite mozza cheese or any cheese
    Any pizza fixins
    Fill the mushroom cap with your fave fixins and bake at 375 til cheese is golden and bubbly
    Yummy
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    Yes, there are lots of different ways to make pizza lower calorie, less cheese, thin crust, veggie toppings etc. but if you look at your favourite pizza and the calorie count, I'm sure you can fit one or two slices into your macros.
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    Go to the grocery store and buy a pizza shell, pizza sauce, green pepper, onion, black olives, turkey pepperoni, feta, whatever toppings you want. Measure and/or weight to track your calories and log the result. It's a no-brainer!
  • bluebox123
    bluebox123 Posts: 4
    I know this isn't the most "pizza like" pizza, but here's what i usually do if i am craving pizza during the week.

    A whole wheat tortilla
    Pasta sauce (such as prego, ragu etc.)
    Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
    Mushrooms, onions, and other veggies
    Some kind of protein like ham, chicken, or pepperoni

    When you leave the tortilla long enough in the oven, it should come out crispy like thin crust pizza. You can always use pita bread, make your own dough, or regular bread if you don't like the tortilla. I like to use whole wheat tortillas and regular pasta sauce because I can always use them for other recipes.

    Of course nothing beats the real deal. So don't limit yourself too much and enjoy real pizza when you can.
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
    http://www.yummly.com/recipe/external/Summer-Squash-Pizza-Crust-Allrecipes

    I make this all the time. Comes out of the oven like a big cheesy bread so often we don't even top it we just devour it. I do add in some garlic powder and mrs dash Italian herbs.


    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/how-to-make-farinata/

    You will need a nice big cast iron skillet to make this one.
  • delladawn
    delladawn Posts: 6
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