Paleo Fruit Pizza – Naturally Sweet & Grain‑Free Delight

A crispy almond-coconut crust topped with creamy coconut yogurt and vibrant fresh fruit—a clean, colorful dessert perfect for summer!

🎉 Introduction

Craving something sweet without grains or refined sugar? This Paleo Fruit Pizza delivers! A nutty, naturally gluten- and dairy‑free crust, a light coconut-yogurt frosting, and a rainbow of fresh fruit make it feel like a fancy treat—but it’s totally clean and easy to make. Ideal for allergy-friendly dinners, summer potlucks, or when you want dessert that feels like sunshine on a plate. 🌞🍓

🛒 Ingredients

🥧 Crust (almond-coconut base)

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp sea salt

🍓 Frosting

• 1 cup full-fat coconut yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍇 Fruit Topping

• ½ cup strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup kiwi, sliced
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup mandarin segments or fresh orange slices
• Optional: mint leaves, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
2. Line a 9–10″ pizza pan or round baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Bake the Crust

1. In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
2. Press evenly into the prepared pan to form a ¼‑inch thick crust.
3. Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden.
4. Let cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Frosting

1. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut yogurt, maple/honey, and vanilla.
2. Chill until crust is ready.

Step 4: Assemble the Pizza

1. Spread yogurt mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
2. Artistically arrange fruit in rows, spirals, or any pattern you like!
3. Garnish with mint if using.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 8 (1–2 large wedges per person)
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
• Assemble Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Citrus Burst: Use pineapple, orange zest, and lime slices.
• Berry Bliss: Stick to strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries.
• Nutty Twist: Drizzle raw almond butter or swirl coconut butter.
• Vegan Version: Replace egg in crust with flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 2.5 tbsp water)
• Sugar-Free Sweetness: Skip the maple in frosting—fruit adds just enough sweetness!

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerator: Cover and store for up to 2 days.
• Make-Ahead: Bake crust a day ahead, chill yogurt separately, assemble just before serving.
• Avoid Freezing: Coconut yogurt and cut fruit don’t thaw well.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use cashew flour instead of almond?
   Yes—cashew or sunflower-seed flour both work.
2. Is honey Paleo-compliant?
   Yes! But maple syrup is great too for a neutral flavor.
3. Can I make the crust nut-free?
   Try sunflower seed flour or a mix with tigernut flour.
4. Can I use Greek yogurt instead of coconut?
   That changes the Paleo status but swaps in fine.
5. Is it grain-free?
   Completely—no grains or gluten.
6. Can I cut fruit in advance?
   Yes, but pat dry and store in fridge to avoid sogginess.
7. Kid-friendly?
   Totally—colors and fruit make it super fun.
8. Can I add chocolate?
   Use sugar-free dark or raw cacao nibs!
9. Can I bake in pie pan instead?
   Of course—just adjust baking time slightly.
10. Works for brunch too?
    Yes! Great with tea or brunch spreads.

🏁 Conclusion

This Paleo Fruit Pizza is the perfect healthy treat—clean ingredients, nourishing flavors, and eye-catching beauty. It proves that Paleo desserts can be truly joyful, celebratory, and delicious. Ideal for picnics, birthdays, or whenever you want something light and colorful. 🌈✨

Adam

Paleo Fruit Pizza – Naturally Sweet & Grain‑Free Delight

Craving something sweet without grains or refined sugar? This Paleo Fruit Pizza delivers! A nutty, naturally gluten- and dairy‑free crust, a light coconut-yogurt frosting, and a rainbow of fresh fruit make it feel like a fancy treat—but it’s totally clean and easy to make. Ideal for allergy-friendly dinners, summer potlucks, or when you want dessert that feels like sunshine on a plate. 🌞🍓

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

bake & Assembly time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🥧 Crust (almond-coconut base)

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp sea salt

🍓 Frosting

• 1 cup full-fat coconut yogurt plain or vanilla
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey optional, for sweetness
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍇 Fruit Topping

• ½ cup strawberries sliced
• ½ cup kiwi sliced
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup mandarin segments or fresh orange slices
• Optional: mint leaves for garnish

Method

 

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
2. Line a 9–10″ pizza pan or round baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Bake the Crust

1. In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
2. Press evenly into the prepared pan to form a ¼‑inch thick crust.
3. Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden.
4. Let cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Frosting

1. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut yogurt, maple/honey, and vanilla.
2. Chill until crust is ready.

Step 4: Assemble the Pizza

1. Spread yogurt mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
2. Artistically arrange fruit in rows, spirals, or any pattern you like!
3. Garnish with mint if using.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Citrus Burst: Use pineapple, orange zest, and lime slices.

Berry Bliss: Stick to strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries.

Nutty Twist: Drizzle raw almond butter or swirl coconut butter.

Vegan Version: Replace egg in crust with flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 2.5 tbsp water)

Sugar-Free Sweetness: Skip the maple in frosting—fruit adds just enough sweetness!

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead
Refrigerator: Cover and store for up to 2 days.

Make-Ahead: Bake crust a day ahead, chill yogurt separately, assemble just before serving.

Avoid Freezing: Coconut yogurt and cut fruit don’t thaw well.

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use cashew flour instead of almond?
Yes—cashew or sunflower-seed flour both work.

Is honey Paleo-compliant?
Yes! But maple syrup is great too for a neutral flavor.

Can I make the crust nut-free?
Try sunflower seed flour or a mix with tigernut flour.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of coconut?
That changes the Paleo status but swaps in fine.

Is it grain-free?
Completely—no grains or gluten.

Can I cut fruit in advance?
Yes, but pat dry and store in fridge to avoid sogginess.

Kid-friendly?
Totally—colors and fruit make it super fun.

Can I add chocolate?
Use sugar-free dark or raw cacao nibs!

Can I bake in pie pan instead?
Of course—just adjust baking time slightly.

Works for brunch too?
Yes! Great with tea or brunch spreads.

🏁 Conclusion
This Paleo Fruit Pizza is the perfect healthy treat—clean ingredients, nourishing flavors, and eye-catching beauty. It proves that Paleo desserts can be truly joyful, celebratory, and delicious. Ideal for picnics, birthdays, or whenever you want something light and colorful. 🌈✨