Top Five Healthier Frozen Pizza Brands

Healthy Pizza is Making a Comeback

Nick Meyer
With the success of movies like Food, Inc. and the continuing obesity crisis in America, many customers have begun looking for healthy food options among their favorite choices at the grocery store.

Luckily for pizza fans, their favorite food has joined in on the fun and many healthier frozen pizza options are now available. Here are five of the best brands in today's pizza market offering unique healthier combinations of higher-quality ingredients:

5. Amy's Kitchen

You can find Amy's simple, wholesome organic food entries at just about any grocery store these days as the company continues to grow based on its commitment to providing high-quality organic ingredients. Among the pizza standouts at Amy's are the broccoli and spinach pizza and the margarita pizza. They offer full-size pizzas, individual ones, and even pizza pockets; all options are vegetarian but taste so good that even many meat eaters will be satisfied.

4. Kashi Brand

A healthier food standby that has gained market share in the past decade in a big way, Kashi is now stepping up the quality of its frozen pizzas as well. The basil pesto pizza as seen here has a robust flavor and is one of several recipes that have been winning over fans of healthier frozen pizzas in recent months.

3. Meijer Organics

The popular Midwest chain of massive stores has been going head-to-head with Wal-Mart and doing a good job of it. They've also committed to carrying more organic produce and their line of organic pizzas is also quite impressive, especially considering some of the deals they've been offering lately. Check out a picture of the tasty Mediterranean-style pizza here and don't forget to try the spinach and feta pizza as well.

2. AC LaRocco

These gourmet frozen pizzas cost a bit more but they're worth it. While they're not organic, they offer higher-quality ingredients such as sprouted grain crust and various vegetables that offer a great compromise between taste and nutrition. Check out their amazing selection here. The chicken pizza with garlic parmesan sauce is a standout.

1. Trader Joe's

The up-and-coming alternative store to Whole Foods with a bit of a smaller profile, Trader Joe's is becoming famous for its variety of frozen pizza choices. The best of the best might be the flavorful margarita pizza. This company is known for experimenting with lots of different recipes and they nailed in on this one. For more info on items available, type in your location at http://www.traderjoes.com/index.asp or call or visit your local store, and don't forget to check out the many top healthier frozen pizza options available at Trader Joe's.

Published by Nick Meyer

I am a 26-year old writer trying to stay sharp and earn some side cash. My specialty is sports writing. I ve always had strong opinions but I ve become more humble over the years. I welcome freelance writ...  View profile

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