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BBQ Hawaiian Pizza

Name: BBQ Hawaiian Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: The Americas
Ingredients: 250 ml plain vegan yogurt; 250 g spelt flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 100 ml BBQ sauce; 0.25 pineapple, cut into small pieces; 1 red pepper, cut into small pieces; 1 small red onion, cut into small pieces; 1 chilli, sliced into small pieces; 4 mushrooms, sliced; 5 cherry tomatoes, sliced; 150 g raw cashews; 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 lemon, juiced; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

Bbq Pineapple Pizza, Vegan Hawaiian Pizza, Bbq Tropical Pizza

Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Make Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 650 / serving
Diet: Vegan

The essentials, at a glance

The Americas Lunch Snack Dairy-FreePlant-Based

A plant-based twist on the classic sweet and savoury combination. This pizza features a spelt flour base topped with tangy BBQ sauce and fresh vegetables. It is finished with a creamy, homemade cashew cheese sauce for a rich texture.

ProteinProtein 18.0g

FatFat 28.0g

CarbsCarbs 82.0g

Above values do not change with any serving size changes you make below

Instructions

Main

In a large bowl, mix together the vegan yogurt, spelt flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.

Transfer the dough to a lightly-floured surface and roll into a pizza shape.

Place the dough on a lightly greased non-stick baking tray and bake at 200C for 10 minutes.

Remove the base from the oven and set aside.

Spread BBQ sauce over the pizza base and add the pineapple, red pepper, red onion, chilli, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.

Bake for another 10 minutes at 200C.

Drizzle the prepared cashew cheese sauce over the top, slice, and serve.

Cashew cheese sauce

To prepare the cashew cheese sauce, cover raw cashews with 2cm of water and soak at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.

Place the cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and parsley in a food processor or blender.

Pulse to roughly break down the cashews.

Scrape down the sides, add 60ml water, and blend for about 2 minutes until smooth and thick with a hummus-like consistency.

Add an extra splash of water or more lemon juice if needed to reach the desired taste and texture.

Other considerations for this recipe

Storage

Prepare the cashew cheese sauce fresh. Refrigerate it promptly in a clean covered container at 4°C or below and use within 48 hours, or freeze promptly for longer storage.

Nutritional Benefits

Spelt flour provides essential B vitamins and minerals.

Cashews offer heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

Fresh pineapple contains bromelain which aids digestion.

Red peppers are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Nutritional information is provided as a general guide only. Values may vary and should not replace professional medical or dietary advice.

Recipe Credit

veganfoodandliving.comVegan BBQ Hawaiian Pizza - Vegan Food & LivingThere's no debating with this fully loaded vegan BBQ Hawaiian pizza as it proves once and for all that pineapple belongs on pizza!

A Plant-Based BBQ Twist

Andrew T. 1 Nov 2026

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BBQ Hawaiian Pizza · Andrew T.

Sam Panopoulos first introduced the world to pineapple on pizza in 1962 Ontario, Canada, sparking a culinary debate that continues to this day. This version takes that bold fusion and gives it a modern, plant-based makeover that I find absolutely delicious.

The secret lies in the contrast between the smoky BBQ sauce and the bright acidity of the pineapple. Using spelt flour for the base adds a lovely nuttiness, while the homemade cashew cheese sauce provides a rich, creamy finish that ties the vegetables together. I love how the red pepper and chilli add a subtle heat to balance the sweetness.