Pizza Glow-Up: 5 High-Protein Rebuilds

Pizza Glow-Up: 5 High-Protein Rebuilds from CrossFit BC. Friday-night pizza, rebuilt. Five high-protein versions of classics like Pepperoni, BBQ Chicken, Hawaiian, Meat Lovers, and Veggie Supreme. 30 minutes…

Written by:: Coach Sarah, CrossFit BC
Section:: Nutrition
Reading time:: 7 min
Topics:: nutrition, dinner, pizza, high-protein, recipes, family-friendly
Published:: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Last updated:: Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Pizza Glow-Up: 5 Friday-Night Favourites Rebuilt for Real Macros

This article is part of the CrossFit BC journal, written by the coaching staff who run our classes in Olympic Village, Vancouver. We publish what we teach on the floor: training decisions, recovery, nutrition, and the honest tradeoffs behind them.

Common questions

Is homemade pizza actually healthier than takeout?

Massively. The same-size personal pie at home runs 500-650 calories with 35-55g of protein. The chain equivalent is typically 900-1,200 calories with 30-40g of protein. You save calories AND get more protein.

What is the best crust for high-protein pizza?

Three solid options: thin whole-wheat (best texture, adds fibre), Greek-yogurt 2-ingredient dough (1 cup self-rising flour + 1 cup Greek yogurt — adds 8g of protein), or cauliflower crust (lowest carb). All work.

How do you get a crispy bottom without a pizza oven?

Preheat your oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or upside-down sheet pan inside. Slide the pizza onto the hot surface. The blast of heat from below crisps the bottom in 2-3 minutes — same effect as a pizzeria deck oven.

Can I make these on a barbecue?

Absolutely. Grill at 500°F over direct heat with the lid closed for 6-8 minutes. The smoke flavour is incredible. Watch the bottom doesn't burn.

Are turkey pepperoni and turkey sausage actually any good?

Modern brands (Applegate, Hormel Natural Choice, Jennie-O) have closed the gap. For sausage, browning ground turkey with crushed fennel seeds is the secret — your brain reads it as Italian sausage.