Diabetic-Friendly Mini Pizza Bowls


Base:

  • 1 cup cooked ground beef or Italian sausage
  • ½ cup sugar-free pizza sauce (Rao’s or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings (use your favorites):

  • Mini pepperoni
  • Sliced black olives
  • Diced bell peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Red onion
  • Fresh basil (optional)
  • Crushed red pepper (optional)

Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flavor:

  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of garlic powder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).


2️⃣ Build Your Pizza Bowls

Place 6–8 small foil ramekins on a baking sheet.

In each cup:

  1. Add 1–2 tbsp pizza sauce.
  2. Sprinkle a little mozzarella.
  3. Add a spoonful of ground beef or sausage.
  4. Add toppings (pepperoni, olives, peppers, etc.).
  5. Finish with another layer of mozzarella.

Build them like mini lasagnas — sauce, cheese, toppings, repeat.


3️⃣ Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden around the edges.

If you want a browned top, broil for 1 minute.


4️⃣ Serve

Let cool for 2–3 minutes (they’re hot!), then dig in with a fork.
They’re savory, cheesy, comforting, and shockingly low carb.


📊 Nutrition (Approx. per bowl):

  • Calories: 220–280
  • Net Carbs: 3–5g
  • Protein: 18–22g
  • Fat: 15–20g

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