If you bought our VEGAN Pizza Crust & Flatbread Mix thinking it was a one-trick pony, we're about to change your entire week. Yes, it makes a phenomenal AIP-compliant pizza crust. But the tapioca flour, plantain flour, and tiger nut flour blend in this mix is so versatile that we'd be doing you a disservice if we let you stop there.
One of the core principles of the Autoimmune Protocol is finding nutrient-dense foods that work hard across your whole diet, not just one meal. That's exactly what this mix does. Whether you're meal prepping for the week, need a quick snack, or want to impress at your next gathering, here are five ways to use our Pizza Crust & Flatbread Mix that have nothing to do with pizza.
Turn It Into Thin, Crunchy Crackers
When you're on AIP, finding a cracker that's actually satisfying feels impossible. Most grain-free options are either too dense, too crumbly, or taste like cardboard. Our Pizza Crust mix solves all of that.
Mix the dough as directed on the package, then roll it out as thin as you can get it on a sheet of parchment paper. We're talking about an eighth of an inch or less. Cut it into small rectangles or triangles with a pizza cutter, brush lightly with olive oil or coconut oil, and sprinkle with a little extra Himalayan salt or dried herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, watching closely toward the end. You want them golden and crisp all the way through. Let them cool completely on the pan and they'll firm up even more. These store well in an airtight container for several days, making them an easy grab-and-go snack or a base for your favorite AIP-compliant dips like beet hummus or guacamole. If you're looking for more creative ways to build meals around our mixes, our everyday AIP meal ideas post is a great place to start.
Make AIP Breadsticks
There's something about pulling apart a warm breadstick that just feels right, and you don't have to give that up on AIP. Our mix makes a soft, slightly chewy breadstick that pairs perfectly with a bowl of soup or a simple weeknight dinner.
Mix the dough as directed, then divide it into equal portions and roll each one out into a rope shape, roughly six to eight inches long and about half an inch thick. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with a little space between each one. Brush with melted coconut oil or olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and dried herbs if you have them on hand.
Bake at 400°F for 14 to 16 minutes until they're golden on the outside but still soft inside. The tiger nut flour in our mix gives these breadsticks a subtle natural sweetness that works beautifully with savory toppings. Serve them warm right out of the oven and watch them disappear.
Use It as a Pot Pie Crust
A hearty pot pie is one of those comfort foods that feels completely out of reach when you're on AIP. The filling is easy enough to manage, but a compliant crust? That's where people usually give up. Our Pizza Crust mix changes that.
Prepare your AIP-friendly filling using whatever protein and vegetables you have on hand. Shredded chicken with root vegetables and coconut milk makes a rich, satisfying base. Pour the filling into a baking dish, then mix your dough as directed and press it out to fit the top of the dish. It doesn't have to be perfect. Press the edges down around the rim and cut a few small vents in the top to let steam escape.
Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. The plantain flour in the mix holds up beautifully as a top crust, giving you that satisfying bite you've been missing. This is the kind of meal that makes AIP feel anything but restrictive.
Roll It Into Flatbread Wraps
One of the most common complaints we hear from people on AIP is that meals feel boring because they can't grab something and eat it with their hands. Sandwiches, wraps, and handheld meals feel off the table. This one brings them back.
Mix the dough as directed and divide it in half. Roll each portion into a thin oval or circle, roughly eight to ten inches across and about an eighth of an inch thick. Cook each one in a dry skillet over medium heat for two to three minutes per side until lightly browned and pliable. You're not baking these all the way through like a cracker. You want them soft and flexible.
Use them immediately while they're still warm. Fill them with sliced avocado, shredded chicken or salmon, fresh greens, and a squeeze of lemon. Or go the breakfast route and fill them with roasted sweet potato and a drizzle of coconut aminos. These wraps give you back the convenience of handheld eating without a single grain, gluten, or inflammatory ingredient in sight. For more handheld meal inspiration, check out our AIP sandwich guide using our Bread Mix.
Bake Them Into Soup Croutons
A bowl of AIP soup is nourishing and warming, but it can feel a little lonely without something to add texture. These little croutons are exactly what's been missing.
Mix the dough as directed, then roll it out to about a quarter of an inch thickness. Cut it into small cubes or irregular bite-size pieces, toss them with a little olive oil and salt, and spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until they're golden and crunchy all the way through.
Let them cool completely before adding them to your soup or salad. They'll soften quickly once they hit liquid, so add them right before eating for maximum crunch. The natural earthiness of the plantain and tiger nut flours makes these croutons taste far more complex than their short ingredient list would suggest. Drop a handful into a bowl of roasted butternut squash soup or a simple arugula salad and you'll wonder how you went without them.
One Mix, Endless Possibilities
Our VEGAN Pizza Crust & Flatbread Mix was designed to give you back the foods that feel impossible on AIP. We built it around tapioca, plantain, and tiger nut flours because together they create a dough that's genuinely versatile, not just technically compliant. It holds together, it bakes up with real texture, and it tastes like something you'd actually want to eat.
Whether you're making crackers for the week, breadsticks for dinner, or croutons for a soup, you're working with the same single pouch. That's the whole point of what we do at eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. We believe you shouldn't need a pantry full of specialty ingredients just to eat well on a healing diet.
Stock up on our VEGAN Pizza Crust & Flatbread Mix and start experimenting. And if you want to see the sweet side of this mix, check out our Cinnamon Raisin Flatbread recipe — it just might become your new weekend breakfast.
