Keto Pizza Bites
Bite-sized fathead-dough pizza poppers loaded with marinara, melty mozzarella, and crisp pepperoni. At just 2.6g net carbs per serving and ready in 30 minutes, they're the perfect grab-and-go keto snack for game day or lunchboxes.
Head of Nutrition · June 17, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 6. Values are estimates; brands vary.
These fathead-dough pizza bites deliver all the gooey, pepperoni-topped flavor of real pizza in a poppable, low-carb package. They're easy enough for a weeknight snack yet crowd-pleasing enough for game day.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (170g) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz (57g) full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup (96g) almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup (80g) no-sugar-added marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup (56g) shredded mozzarella, for topping
- 24 slices (about 2 oz / 57g) pepperoni
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a mini muffin tin (24 cups) or a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Make the fathead dough: combine the 1.5 cups mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring, until fully melted and smooth (about 90 seconds total).
- 3
Stir the almond flour, egg, baking powder, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder into the melted cheese. Knead with damp hands until a smooth, uniform dough forms. If it gets stringy, microwave 10 more seconds and re-knead.
- 4
Divide the dough into 24 balls and press one into each mini muffin cup, forming a small well in the center. Spoon about 1/2 tsp marinara into each well.
- 5
Top each bite with a pinch of the topping mozzarella, a slice of pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- 6
Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes before removing so they set up.
Tips & notes
- For a vegetarian version, skip the pepperoni and top with sliced black olives, mushrooms, or roasted red pepper instead.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 4-5 minutes to re-crisp; the microwave makes them soft.
- Choose a marinara with no added sugar and check the label aim for 2g net carbs or less per 2 tbsp to keep these solidly keto.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto pizza bites?
- Each serving (4 bites) has 2.6g net carbs, 268 calories, 13.5g protein, and 22g fat. This recipe makes 24 bites total, or 6 servings of 4 bites each.
- Can I make these ahead of time?
- Yes. They're great for meal prep keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes so they crisp back up.
- Why is my fathead dough stringy or hard to work with?
- Stringy dough means the cheese cooled too much before mixing. Just microwave it for another 10 seconds and re-knead with damp hands. Wetting your fingers also keeps the sticky dough from clinging as you shape the bites.
