Pizza Bowl

When you want pizza but don’t want to make a full crust or wait for delivery, this pizza bowl solves the problem in about sixty seconds. It’s one of my top three time-saving meals alongside my bell pepper sandwich and pesto pasta. All three take under five minutes from start to eating, which matters on those weeknights when dinner planning just didn’t happen.

The microwave method is the way to go here. Layer marinara, pepperoni, olives, and mozzarella in a ramekin, then microwave for about one minute until the cheese gets that bubbly, stretchy pull you actually want from pizza. The sauce heats through underneath and the pepperoni edges curl slightly, concentrating the flavor the same way they do on a properly baked pie. I’ve made this dozens of times and the microwave consistently beats the oven for both speed and cheese texture on something this small.

What makes this recipe keto?

• No crust means no carbs from dough – This is a smaller, portion-controlled version of a full crustless pizza. You get the satisfaction of pizza night without any flour, almond meal, or fathead dough. At 3.5g net carbs per bowl, it fits comfortably into even a strict 20g daily limit.
• Sauce choice matters – Many bottled marinara sauces at the grocery store contain added sugars. Rao’s and Yo Mama’s both make low carb options, or you can make your own keto pizza sauce if you want full control over the ingredients. One tablespoon of a clean marinara adds roughly 1g net carbs.

Tips from making this constantly

I’ve tested enough variations to know what works. The ramekin size matters more than you’d think. A wider, shallow bowl spreads the toppings too thin and you lose that layered, stacked bite. A small ramekin (6 oz or so) keeps everything concentrated. You want the cheese to melt over the toppings, not around them.

If you want more protein, add cooked Italian meatballs broken into chunks or a handful of cooked sausage crumbles. For a full pizza night spread, serve this alongside keto garlic bread for dipping into the extra sauce at the bottom of the bowl.

KetoFocus fans agree it’s the best quick pizza option on a keto diet!!

“ When the rest of my family eats pizza, I usually just eat this! It’s the best way to go.”

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1. Grab a small microwave-safe bowl or ramekin.
2. Pour in 3 tablespoons of low carb pizza or marinara sauce.
3. Add pepperoni slices, black olives, and any other toppings you like.
4. Top with half a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
5. Add a dash of Italian seasoning.
6. Microwave for about 1 minute or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Key ingredients

Pizza sauce – Use a low sugar marinara or pizza sauce. Rao’s and Yo Mama’s are both reliable low carb options. You can also make a batch of homemade keto pizza sauce and keep it in the fridge for quick meals like this.

Pizza toppings – Pepperoni and black olives are the classic combo here, but you can swap in cooked sausage, diced bell peppers, mushrooms, banana peppers, or crispy pepperoni chips for extra crunch on top.

Cheese – Shredded mozzarella gives you the best melt and stretch. A blend of mozzarella and provolone works well too. For a richer bowl, try adding a tablespoon of ricotta underneath the mozzarella before microwaving.