Serves: 2 people
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Total time: ~30 minutes
✔ High protein to support satiety and muscle maintenance
✔ Vegetable-rich toppings add fibre and volume
✔ Tomato base provides flavour without heavy cream sauces
✔ Controlled cheese portion keeps it lighter
✔ A realistic, family-friendly meal that supports long-term consistency
Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
Calories: ~450-500 kcal
Protein: ~28-32 g
Fibre: ~5-7 g
Ingredients
Base
1 ready-made pizza dough ball or thin ready-rolled pizza base (ideally wholewheat)
Sauce
3-4 tbsp tomato passata
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Black pepper
Protein (choose one)
80-120 g cooked chicken breast, sliced
or
Lean turkey mince (pre-cooked)
or
Tuna in spring water, drained
Vegetables
Mushrooms, sliced
½ courgette, thinly sliced
½ red pepper, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Cheese
40-50 g light mozzarella
Optional Finish
Fresh basil
Rocket
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Method
Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan).
If using a dough ball, roll it out as thinly as possible. If using a ready-rolled base, place it onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Bake the plain base for 5 minutes. This helps create a crispier base and prevents it from becoming soggy once the toppings are added.
Mix the tomato passata with the oregano, basil and black pepper, then spread a thin layer evenly over the base.
Top with your chosen protein, followed by the mushrooms, courgette, red pepper and red onion.
Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the top.
Bake for a further 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden and the base is crisp.
Allow the pizza to rest for a couple of minutes before topping with fresh rocket, basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if desired.
Why This Works on GLP-1 Medication
This pizza has been designed to provide plenty of protein and vegetables while keeping the meal light and satisfying. Lean protein helps support fullness and preserve muscle mass during weight loss, while vegetables increase fibre and volume without adding excessive calories.
Using a tomato-based sauce instead of cream-based sauces helps keep the meal lighter, and limiting the amount of cheese reduces the risk of feeling overly full or experiencing reflux, which some people notice while taking GLP-1 medication. Pre-baking the base also creates a crispier texture without needing extra oil.
Health Insight
Lean protein helps support muscle maintenance during weight loss and promotes satiety.
Tomato-based sauces are generally lower in saturated fat than creamy alternatives.
Vegetables provide fibre that supports gut health and helps slow digestion.
Choosing a wholewheat pizza base increases fibre intake and may help provide a steadier blood glucose response.
Portion Guidance
Pizza can still be part of a healthy lifestyle.
Start with one or two slices, eat slowly and pause halfway through your meal to assess your fullness, particularly while taking GLP-1 medication.
Serve with a large side salad or extra vegetables if you'd like a more filling meal without significantly increasing calories.
Easy Swaps
Higher protein: Spread a thin layer of cottage cheese underneath the tomato sauce.
Vegetarian: Use grilled tofu, chickpeas or extra mushrooms instead of meat.
Lower fat: Replace half of the mozzarella with nutritional yeast.
Extra fibre: Add fresh rocket, spinach or other leafy greens after baking.
Extra vegetables: Try aubergine, spinach, cherry tomatoes or roasted peppers as additional toppings.