The Best “Healthy” Frozen Pizza (That Actually Tastes Good)

I love pizza. It’s my top choice for a quick dinner, so I keep one or two frozen pizzas on hand in case I’m too tired to cook an actual meal. Honestly, sometimes I buy a frozen pizza as a backup dinner, but then start preheating the oven the second I’m back from the grocery store. (I know I’m not alone.)

The only downside of a pizza from the freezer section is contained within that “Nutrition Facts” column on the back of the box. Just one serving of a DiGiorno Rising Crust Pepperoni ‘za has a spectacularly bloat-worthy 830mg of sodium. Even worse, one serving is inexplicably 1/5 of a pizza, which is only about 1.6 slices. I want to be able to have two whole slices of pizza without waking up parched at 2 a.m.

To solve this problem, I asked five registered dietitians and nutritionists for the best “healthy” frozen pizza options. The goal is to find one that delivers real flavor without feeling like a compromise.

The Frozen Pizza Brand Dietitians Love

I won’t keep you in suspense—Newman’s Own earned the top spot! Kaitlin Hippley, a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian, told me the brand’s frozen pizzas are worth a closer look. Many of its options are lower in saturated fats and feature simple ingredients, she says, specifically calling out the Harvest Vegetable option.

Hippley likes that the thin, crisp crust is a lighter choice but still offers a satisfying bite. “Plus, 100% of profits go to charity,” she adds, “so it’s a choice that feels good in more ways than one.”

I checked the sodium stats, and a serving of Newman’s Own Harvest Vegetable pizza has 600mg of sodium, about 27% less than the DiGiorno pizza above. It also has less saturated fat (4.5mg vs. 5mg) and fewer calories (270 vs. 330).

Registered dietitian Kelsey Kunik opts for Newman’s Own pizza, too, though she prefers the Spinaci & Formaggi pizza. “For a meat-free pizza that still packs some protein, I love this cheesy, spinach-speckled pizza,” she explains. “The ingredients are simple, the crust is chewy, and each serving has 17 grams of protein.”

Sounds good to me! I would definitely eat either one while watching episodes of Only Murders in the Building.

The Better-For-You Frozen Pizza Runners Up

I like to have options, so here are two backup brands. Though Newman’s Own was most popular, Amy’s and Banza also received multiple mentions when I polled the dietitians.

Amy’s Kitchen

Plant-based dietitian Nichole Dandrea likes Amy’s Kitchen Vegan Supreme Pizza. “Amy’s uses organic ingredients and makes [its] crust, sauces, and even tofu in-house,” she says. To increase fiber and other nutrients, she likes to add extra vegetables like kale, mushrooms, and onions before baking.

“As a dietitian, when I choose a frozen pizza, I’m looking for one that has a top-notch crust, fiber-rich toppings, and overall tastes delicious,” explains registered dietitian Jane Leverich, who likes Amy’s Vegan Roasted Vegetable Pizza. “Yes, I could spend time looking at the nutrition label and scrutinizing the ingredients, but that’s not the point of enjoying pizza.”

She recommends letting the pizza be the carb part of your meal and serving the slices with a vegetable for fiber and a chicken breast for protein.

Banza

In addition to Newman’s Own, registered dietitian Lindsay Livingston also enjoys Banza frozen pizza. “This is a good gluten-free option that doesn’t taste gluten-free,” she says, noting that the crust has a good amount of protein and fiber.

Hippley also likes this option. “Banza’s frozen pizzas deliver on nutrition, thanks to their chickpea crust,” she notes, adding that it packs 10g of fiber and 16g of protein per half pizza. “They use real ingredients and even offer a vegan line, making it more inclusive to dietary preferences.”

The best “healthy” options still deliver on flavor, have a crust worth eating, and make weeknight dinner easier—not more complicated. Keep a pizza or two in the freezer for nights when cooking from scratch isn’t happening, and you’ll have a satisfying fallback that feels like a win.