Gut-Friendly Pizza (No Yeast, No Bloat!)

Feb 4

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Give your tummy a rest from yeast. These super quick, no-yeast thin crust chapati dough pizzas are just the thing! No waiting, no fancy steps-just roll, top, bake and enjoy!

If you've been avoiding pizza because of bloating, gas, or constipation, this version may be a welcome alternative. Digestive discomfort can arise from many causes, but one common thread is a depletion of friendly gut microbiome. In our household, we add cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, purple cabbage in our pizzas—no one complains about bloating!

Now, you may be thinking: Don’t Brussels sprouts cause gas? True—they can for some people. However, the cooking process helps reduce their gas-producing qualities, especially when they're lightly sautéed, roasted or cooked in this pizza. And as always, diet plays a key role in digestion. Limiting or avoiding yeast, sugar, and heavily processed foods can make a big difference in how your body responds to natural fibers like those in Brussels sprouts and other vegetables.

When digestive symptoms become chronic, this may also signal an overgrowth of Candida albicans—a naturally occurring yeast in the body. While usually harmless, Candida can overpopulate when gut bacteria are out of balance, especially in diets high in sugar, bread, pizza dough, beer, and other yeast-promoting foods.

There’s no need to eliminate other naturally gas-producing foods like beans or lentils either—what often needs attention is the strength and integrity of your digestion. When your digestive system is supported and balanced with thriving colonies of gut microbiome living harmoniously with Candida albicans, it can handle these foods with much more ease.

You don’t have to give up pizza forever—but taking a short break from standard crusts, while supporting your gut with probiotics and caring for the intestinal lining where friendly bacteria thrive, can make a big difference.

This pizza skips the yeast and uses a simple dough that's light, thin, and easy to digest. If you're someone who loves a crisp crust and wants to enjoy pizza again—without the uncomfortable side effects—this recipe is for you.

Gut-Friendly Pizza

Yield: One 10-inch thin crust chapati pizza
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

INGREDIENTS

CHAPATI DOUGH - 5 minutes with kneading

2/3 cup all-purpose einkorn flour, or all-purpose flour (90 grams)
2 Tablespoons plus 2 tsps water (40 grams/40 mL)
1 tsp olive oil

PESTO - 10 minutes | Good for two 12” pizzas.

1 cup basil leaves, stemmed
⅓ cup or pine nuts, almonds or cashews
⅓ cup olive oil
Pinch of salt

TOPPING SUGGESTIONS FOR GUT HEALTH
Pineapple
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties.

Basil
Offers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and gentle digestive support—perfect for flavor and function.

Pine Nuts or Almonds
Two of the lightest, most digestible nuts. Combine beautifully with basil in pesto.
(Cashews can be used but are heavier in comparison.)

Fresh Mozzarella
Ayurveda favors unripened cheeses like fresh mozzarella, which are easier to digest and less likely to clog bodily channels than aged cheeses.

Leafy Greens (Spinach, Arugula, or Kale)
Light, fiber-rich, support regular elimination and are packed with minerals and chlorophyll.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F / 188°C before making dough and pesto.
Make dough, combining flour, salt, water, and olive oil. Combine all together, and knead the dough. Set aside covered with a damp towel.
Prepare your toppings.
Roll out the dough on flour-dusted parchment paper, then transfer onto a cookie sheet.
Add your toppings.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges of chapati are light golden brown.
Drizzle with a bit of olive oil right before serving.