The Base: Choose your foundation! You could go with a classic pizza dough, or get adventurous with:

A cauliflower crust

A store-bought pitta, wrap, or naan bread

A gluten-free base

A crispy flatbread or even a bagel sliced in half!

A sweet base like shortcrust or biscuit dough for a dessert-style pizza

The Sauce: Next, pick a sauce to slather on:

Classic tomato sauce or passata

Pesto (dairy-free, of course!)

A rich BBQ sauce

A creamy cashew-based sauce

Even hummus for a unique twist

Sweet options: Nut butter (peanut, almond, or hazelnut) or chocolate spread

The Cheese: For a cheesy experience, choose from:

Vegan mozzarella (shredded or sliced)

Cashew cheese (creamy or firm)

A sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami flavour

Chocolate! For sweet pizzas, add grated dark chocolate or chocolate drops as a "cheese" alternative

The Toppings: Now for the fun part-load it up!

Fresh veggies: spinach, peppers, onions, mushrooms, courgette, or olives (leftover pre-cooked veg works brilliantly here too—no need to cook again!)

Protein options: spiced chickpeas, marinated tofu, tempeh, or jackfruit

Extras: sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts,

Sweet options: banana, berries, toasted nuts, marshmallows, or coconut flakes

The Post-Cook Sprinkle: After your pizza is out of the oven, give it a final touch:

Fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or oregano

A sprinkle of chili flakes or smoked paprika

A dash of nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan

Fresh lemon zest for a zingy kick

Sweet options: a dusting of cinnamon sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, a grating of dark chocolate, or a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes

Assembly & Bake Instructions

Preheat your oven to Gas Mark 6, (400°F / 200°C).

Start by spreading your chosen sauce evenly over your base.

Add your cheese of choice (if using) and layer on your toppings -don’t be shy! This us the proper way to build it, but I prefer toppings first and cheese after!

Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until your crust is golden and the toppings are sizzling.

Sweet pizzas (or if using pre-cooked veg) may only need to be heated through for 5-8 minutes, just enough to melt the chocolate and warm the base.

Remove from the oven, add your post-cook sprinkle, slice, and enjoy!