That said, anytime you make a “healthy” version of something that’s delicious and high-calorie, you will almost certainly end up sacrificing some flavor. To compensate for that, instead of reducing or removing things (like a traditional dough) that give delicious flavors, we’ve replaced them with something that will produce a delicious flavor all on it’s own. So while these keto-friendly pizza pies will never replace a classic large from your favorite hole-in-the-wall up the road, this will make contest prep a hell-of-a-lot easier. At the end of the day, it’s nice to know that you can diet and prepare for a contest without needing a traditional “cheat meal” or the extra calories that come along with it when you can have a delicious low carb version that will satiate you until the contest is over and you can splurge again!

This is our first pizza-entry and for sure we will try out different versions. If you have any similar low carb or keto pizza recipes you’ve enjoyed, or have an idea on how you would modify this one feel free to leave a comment and tell us about it!

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This is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic dish that will add a ton of variety to your diet.  Also, it stores very well, making this an ideal choice for a multiple day meal-prep, and it can also serve as an excellent high-protein side dish for holiday meals.

In general, venison is a fantastic protein source alternative to beef or chicken because it’s low in fat calories, meaning you can eat more of them and fill fuller longer, with the bonus of giving yourself extra protein to fuel your recovery.

Bulking Tips

If you want to add calories, feel free to sub a minced beef in place of venison.  Obviously this changes the point of this recipe tremendously, but sometimes calories are more important.

Cutting Tips

If you want to cut calories, try using a lower calorie sour cream.

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Spice it up!

Spice is great for your immune system and overall health.  This recipe has quite a few sources of spice, which means quite a few ways to make it spicier to your liking.  If you would like it spicier, feel free to kick any of them up as you’d like.  Want a spicier red pepper flake flavor?  Go heavier on the red pepper.  Love the taste, but just want a bigger kick?  Try adding a few more splashes of Texas Pete Extra Hot, or add some cayenne pepper.

A word on butter

Butter can improve flavor but also comes with a ton of extra calories, and for the purposes of healthy hot sauce, actually has the effect of making it feel less “hot”.  We like to add a bit; primarily for frying the garlic, but also to give it a tiny bit of richness.  Add or remove as much as you’d like, depending on what your diet regimen allows, but keep in mind if you’re counting calories that this can quickly change the macros of the final result.

Secret Ingredient: Anchovy Paste

Anchovy paste is my secret ingredient in this keto-friendly hot sauce.  The trick is to add a tiny amount.  So tiny, you don’t even taste it, but it works to make the dish pop by bringing out all the hidden flavors of everything else.

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