Oat & Yogurt Fruit Pizza
A fun and healthy dessert or snack option that combines a creamy yogurt base with fresh fruit toppings, perfect for busy days or as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the yogurt frosting
- 2 cups Greek yogurt Use any brand of your choice.
- 2/3 cup peanut butter (or PB2 powdered peanut butter) May substitute other nut butters like almond, walnut, or cashew.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons honey Or more to taste; may substitute other preferred sweeteners.
For the crust
- 1/3 cup grapeseed, vegetable, or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour Or half white and half whole wheat flour.
- 3/4 cup rolled oats Not instant.
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal Optional.
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Optional.
For the topping
- Sliced strawberries
- Sliced kiwi
- Sliced bananas
- Halved grapes or cherries
- Whole blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries
- Canned mandarin oranges or peach slices (drained & dried)
Instructions
Prepare the yogurt frosting
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and honey. Stir until smooth and well combined. Taste and add more honey if desired for sweetness. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to thicken.
Make the crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the whole wheat pastry flour, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and flaxseed meal (if using). Stir until well incorporated. Fold in chopped walnuts if desired.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes until the edges are browned and the center is firm.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, invert the crust onto a plate and peel off the parchment paper.
Assemble the pizza
- Spread the chilled yogurt frosting evenly over the cooled pizza crust.
- Arrange the fresh fruit toppings in concentric circles starting from the outer edge towards the center.
Notes
For best flavor, consume within the first 24 hours. Store leftovers wrapped in plastic in the fridge for up to 3 days. This recipe does not freeze well due to fruit toppings.