This gluten-free frozen pizza starts with chickpeas, not wheat, to build a crust that holds up under a real four-cheese load - mozzarella, white cheddar, provolone, and parmesan - over a straightforward tomato, basil, and oregano sauce.
Each 10.9 oz pizza delivers 17g of protein per serving, a meaningful step up from a standard wheat-crust cheese pizza, making it a high-protein pizza option without asking you to give up the format your family already reaches for on a Tuesday night. The crust is certified gluten-free (GFCO), so it works for celiac households and anyone avoiding gluten without needing a separate "safe" meal. Because the crust is built on chickpeas and includes a four-cheese dairy topping, it is not suitable for keto, paleo, or carnivore diets, though it fits vegetarian and gluten-free eating patterns.
Bake it straight from frozen according to the package instructions until the cheese blend is fully melted and the crust edges crisp - no thawing required, no extra steps.
Suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Keep frozen until ready to bake for best texture and food safety.
Ingredients: Crust: Chickpeas, Water, Tapioca, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil, Less Than 2% Of: Yeast, Oregano, Garlic Powder, Salt, Date Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Baking Powder (Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate); Sauce: Tomatoes, Basil, and Oregano; Toppings: Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Provolone Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), and Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes).
Common Questions
How much protein does this pizza have compared to a regular cheese pizza?
This pizza delivers 17g of protein per serving, coming from both the chickpea-based crust and the four-cheese topping blend. A typical wheat-crust cheese pizza of comparable size generally lands well below that per serving, since standard flour crust contributes minimal protein on its own. The chickpea crust is doing real nutritional work here, not just standing in for wheat.
Is this pizza safe for someone with celiac disease?
Yes — the crust is made from chickpeas, tapioca, and cocoa butter with no wheat flour, and it is GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) certified. GFCO certification requires testing to confirm gluten content stays below 10 ppm, which is stricter than the FDA's 20 ppm threshold for a 'gluten-free' label. Always check your specific package for the current certification mark before serving to someone with celiac disease.
Is this pizza vegan?
No. While Banza's chickpea crust itself contains no animal products, this Four Cheese variety includes mozzarella, white cheddar, provolone, and parmesan cheese made from pasteurized dairy milk. It is vegetarian but not vegan.
Why does chickpea flour work as a pizza crust base?
Chickpeas are naturally higher in protein and fiber than wheat flour, and when processed into flour they retain enough starch and binding capacity — with help from tapioca and xanthan gum here — to form a dough that can be rolled, baked, and hold toppings without falling apart. The result is a crust with a different nutritional profile than refined wheat flour while still crisping up in the oven.
How should I bake this pizza for the best texture?
Bake it directly from frozen following the package time and temperature guidance, without thawing first. Chickpea crust benefits from a hot oven to crisp the edges properly since it behaves a bit differently than wheat dough during baking — placing it directly on an oven rack or preheated pan helps the bottom crisp rather than steam.
What's actually in the four-cheese blend?
The topping blend is mozzarella, white cheddar, provolone, and parmesan, each made simply from pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, and enzymes — no processed cheese product or blended fillers. The sauce underneath is just tomatoes, basil, and oregano.
Does chickpea crust taste like chickpeas?
The crust is formulated to read as a standard pizza crust rather than carrying a distinct bean flavor, since the cocoa butter, olive oil, and light seasoning in the dough are there to round out the taste. Reception varies by palate, but the crust is built to disappear under the sauce and four-cheese topping rather than announce itself.