10 Creative Pizza Topping Ideas (GF-Friendly & Delicious)

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Andy Gildersleeve - Chief Editor
September 26, 2025

Pepperoni and cheese will always have their place, but sometimes pizza night deserves something a little more exciting.

So here are 10 creative topping ideas (all gluten-free friendly) that will wow your taste buds - and your family:

🍕10 Creative (and Actually Good-for-You) Pizza Toppings to Try:

Sweet figs + salty prosciutto + peppery arugula = flavor fireworks. Arugula isn’t just garnish - it’s packed with antioxidants and gut-friendly fiber.

2. Caramelized Onion, Turkey Sausage & Spinach

Classic onion + sausage combo, but lighter with lean turkey sausage. Add spinach for iron, vitamins, and a pop of color.

3. Spinach Pesto & Chickpea “Protein Boost” Flatbread

Instead of only cheese, add chickpeas or roasted chickpea “croutons.” They bring protein + fiber, and keep your gut happy while making it a filling meal.

4. Chopped Italian Salad Pizza

Yes, salad on a pizza - crunchy romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and a drizzle of light vinaigrette. Basically a low-calorie, nutrient-packed pizza-salad hybrid.

Hummus base instead of cheese! Top with artichokes, roasted peppers, olives, and chickpeas. Creamy, fiber-rich, and gut-loving.

A sweet-savory option with healthy fats from walnuts + protein from feta. It feels gourmet but also balances blood sugar with fruit + protein.

7. Buffalo Cauliflower & Greek Yogurt Ranch

Spicy cauliflower = fiber + antioxidants. Swap out blue cheese dressing for a lighter Greek yogurt ranch → extra protein, lower calories, still indulgent.

8. Zucchini Ribbons, Lemon Zest & Cottage Cheese

Swap ricotta for high-protein cottage cheese. The zucchini ribbons are fresh and hydrating, while cottage cheese makes it a gut-friendly, protein-rich twist.

9. Breakfast Power Pizza

Scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and spinach = a pizza loaded with protein, B-vitamins, and iron. A perfect way to start the day without the carb crash.

10. Protein “Nutella” & Strawberry Dessert Pizza

Use a high-protein hazelnut-cocoa spread (or even chocolate protein powder mixed with Greek yogurt) instead of Nutella. Top with strawberries for vitamin C → dessert pizza that’s actually good for you.

Pretty inspiring, right?

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