Vegan Focaccia Healthy Pizza Recipe

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It was one of those slow Sunday afternoons when Lauren and Cassidy found themselves flipping through their kitchen notebook, searching for something fun and satisfying to bake. Cassidy mentioned how she missed the thick, chewy crust of focaccia, and Lauren lit up with an idea—what if they turned focaccia into pizza? With no plans and plenty of time, they let the dough rise slowly while music played in the background. The whole house smelled like an Italian bakery by the time the pizza came out of the oven, golden and bubbling with melted vegan cheese.

Now, this focaccia pizza has become one of their go-to comfort meals. Lauren loves how the dough is soft yet sturdy enough to hold all their favorite toppings. Cassidy always adds a little extra oregano and garlic to the sauce—it’s her signature move. It’s the kind of recipe they pull out when they want something that feels cozy and homemade, but still a little special.

Ingredients

Bread flour or all-purpose or wheat flour 3 ½ cups
Instant yeast 2 teaspoons
Sugar or agave or maple syrup 1 tablespoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Oat milk or other neutral non-dairy milk 1 ½ cups
Olive oil ¼ cup
Pizza sauce
Vegan cheese
Vegetables of your choice like mushrooms, bell peppers, onions
Fresh herbs like basil or oregano

Instructions

Prepare the dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the oat milk and olive oil.
Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Cover with a towel or wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour and 35 minutes or until doubled in size.

Prepare the pan

Grease a 9x13-inch pan or baking sheet with olive oil.
Preheat your oven to 400°F or 200°C.
Gently transfer the risen dough to the pan and press it out to fill the space without deflating it too much.

Add toppings

Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
Add vegan cheese and your chosen vegetables.
Top with fresh herbs.

Bake and serve

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked through.
Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.

This focaccia pizza always feels like a little celebration, even on the most ordinary days. There's something about the fluffy dough and those caramelized edges that makes it impossible not to sneak a bite while it’s still on the cutting board. We’ve played around with toppings—sometimes olives, sometimes sun-dried tomatoes—and it never disappoints.

We hope it brings some extra warmth and flavor into your kitchen too. It’s perfect for sharing, but we wouldn’t blame you if you kept a few slices all to yourself.