Vegan Homemade Pizza
Homemade vegan mini pizzas are a fun and easy way to enjoy pizza night at home. Made with a simple homemade dough and your favorite toppings, they’re soft, cheesy, and completely customizable. Whether you’re making them for a family dinner, weekend lunch, or casual get-together, these personal-sized pizzas are always a crowd-pleaser.
The dough bakes up soft and chewy with a golden crust, and because these pizzas are made ahead of time, they’re perfect for busy weeknights when cooking from scratch isn’t an option. Once frozen, you can pull one out whenever you need a simple meal without any extra prep work.
Whether you keep them classic with cheese or load them up with vegetables and vegan meats, these homemade vegan freezer pizzas are a meal prep staple you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients for vegan freezer pizza
Warm almond milk – Activates the yeast while adding a little richness to the dough.
Active dry yeast – Helps the dough rise and creates a light, fluffy pizza crust.
Sugar – Feeds the yeast and helps it bloom properly.
All-purpose flour – Forms the base of the dough and creates a chewy crust.
Salt – Enhances the flavor of the dough.
Olive oil – Adds richness and helps create a tender texture.
Pizza sauce – Adds classic pizza flavor and moisture.
Vegan cheese – Creates a cheesy, melty topping.
Pizza toppings of choice – Customize your pizzas with vegetables, vegan meats, herbs, or seasonings.
How to make vegan freezer pizza
These pizzas take a little time to rise, but the hands-on work is minimal.
In a large bowl, combine the warm almond milk, yeast, and sugar.
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
Add the flour, salt, olive oil, and yeast mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer.
Mix until the dough starts to come together and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough for 5 minutes.
Cover the bowl with a damp towel and allow the dough to rise for 2 hours.
Once risen, divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a large pizza shape.
Use a fork to poke holes across the surface of the dough to help prevent large air bubbles while baking.
For freezer pizzas
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Place the pizza crusts on baking sheets and bake for 8 minutes to par-bake them.
Remove the crusts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
Spread pizza sauce over each crust and add vegan cheese and any desired toppings.
Wrap each pizza tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer until ready to use.
For fresh pizzas
Skip the par-baking step.
Add pizza sauce, vegan cheese, and desired toppings directly to the rolled-out dough.
Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked through.
Tips for making vegan freezer pizza
A few simple tips can help make your freezer pizzas even better.
Let the dough rise fully – The full rise time creates a lighter, chewier crust.
Don’t skip poking holes in the dough – This helps prevent large bubbles from forming during baking.
Cool after par-baking – Letting the crust cool slightly before adding toppings helps prevent excess moisture.
Wrap tightly before freezing – This helps prevent freezer burn and keeps the pizzas fresh longer.
Customize your toppings – Make a few different varieties so everyone has options ready to go.
How to store vegan freezer pizza
Store wrapped pizzas in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When ready to bake, remove any plastic wrap and place the frozen pizza on a baking sheet or pizza pan.
Bake from frozen at 425°F for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Leftover baked pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
Homemade Vegan Cheese Pizza
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm almond milk
- 2 packets active dry yeast 4½ teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pizza sauce
- Vegan cheese
- Toppings of choice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm almond milk, yeast, and sugar.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
- Add the flour, salt, olive oil, and yeast mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Mix until the dough starts to come together and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough for 5 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rise for 2 hours.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal balls.
- Roll each ball into a pizza shape.
- Use a fork to poke holes all over the dough to prevent large air bubbles during baking.
For Freezer Pizzas
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Place the crusts on baking sheets and bake for 8 minutes to par-bake.
- Remove the crusts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over each crust.
- Add vegan cheese and any desired toppings.
- Wrap each pizza tightly in plastic wrap and freeze until ready to use.
- To bake from frozen, remove the plastic wrap and bake at 425°F for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
For Fresh Pizzas
- Skip the par-bake step.
- Add pizza sauce, vegan cheese, and desired toppings to the unbaked crust.
- Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked through.
