How to Build a Gut-Healing Steak Pizza (GAPS + WAPF Sourcing Guide)
If you’re anything like me, you want food that actually feeds your child — not just fills their plate.
And sometimes that looks like something super traditional… like pizza.
But instead of giving in to processed crusts, low-fat cheese, or seed oil-laden toppings, you can build a pizza that’s:
✨ Gut-healing
✨ Mineral-rich
✨ Balanced with protein, fat, and bioavailable nutrients
✨ And totally toddler-approved
This is your complete sourcing + recipe guide for building a Steak Pizza that aligns with GAPS, Weston A. Price (WAPF), and ancestral food wisdom — without sacrificing flavor or texture.
It’s cheesy. It’s satisfying. It’s made with sprouted grains, quality animal fats, and regenerative meat — and it’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Let’s break it down by component.
1. The Crust: Sprouted, Sourdough, or Grain-Free
Most pizza crusts are made with ultra-processed white flour, commercial yeast, and inflammatory oils — a triple whammy for sensitive digestion, eczema-prone skin, and blood sugar dysregulation.
But when you choose a properly prepared grain, especially one that’s sprouted, fermented, or made from an ancient variety, pizza can become a nourishing vessel for iron, B vitamins, minerals, and even prebiotics.
Opt for:
Sprouted grains → easier to digest, lower in phytic acid
Sourdough → traditional fermentation increases mineral absorption
GAPS-style crusts → grain-free and gut-repairing
Best Crust Sources (Top 5)
1. Organic Bread of Heaven Sprouted Pizza Crust
→ 100% sprouted wheat, soft texture, freezer-friendly
→ Toddler-friendly and perfect for fast dinner nights
This is a mama favorite — made with real, sprouted wheat that’s easier to digest and more nutrient-available than conventional flour.
✅ Why sprouted?
Sprouting breaks down phytic acid (an anti-nutrient in grains) and increases bioavailability of zinc, iron, and B vitamins — all crucial for toddler growth and immune resilience.
Great for: busy nights, picky eaters, or gentle grain reintroductions.
2. Berlin Natural Bakery Spelt Pizza Crust
→ Made with ancient grain spelt — easier to digest than modern wheat
Spelt is an heirloom variety of wheat that hasn’t been hybridized like most modern grains. It’s naturally lower in gluten and richer in fiber, making it gentler on the gut — especially for toddlers with eczema, constipation, or yeast flares.
✅ Why spelt? Its simpler gluten structure and higher protein-to-carb ratio support steadier blood sugar and less bloating.
Great for: families who tolerate gluten but want to avoid overly processed flour.
3. Simple Kneads Gluten-Free Sourdough Pizza Crust Kit
→ Fermented and nutrient-dense; perfect for families avoiding gluten
This is not your typical gluten-free crust. It’s made from fermented ancient grains and root vegetables — which helps pre-digest starches and supports gut flora.
✅ Why fermented?
Sourdough fermentation lowers gluten, reduces glycemic load, and creates beneficial enzymes that make grains more tolerable for sensitive tummies.
Great for: GAPS transitions, dairy-free families, or anyone dealing with leaky gut symptoms.
4. Sami’s Bakery Millet & Flax Pizza Crust
→ Gluten-free, soaked grains, gentle texture — great for grain reintroduction on GAPS
Millet is a gentle, hypoallergenic grain often tolerated by kids with food sensitivities. Combined with flax (a great fiber + omega-3 source), this crust provides essential fats and minerals without the inflammatory load of commercial gluten-free flours.
✅ Why soaked grains?
Soaking activates enzymes that support digestion and reduce anti-nutrients — a core principle in WAPF and GAPS eating.
Great for: early grain reintroduction or elimination diets.
5. DIY Sourdough Crust (Einkorn or Spelt)
→ Use a 12–24 hr fermented dough with your starter
→ Best flour sources: Jovial Einkorn or Azure Standard Spelt
If you love baking or already have a sourdough starter, this is your gold standard. Long-fermented dough from ancient grains like einkorn or spelt is the most traditional — and deeply nourishing — version of pizza crust.
✅ Why einkorn? It’s the original wheat — never hybridized, naturally rich in protein, and lower in gluten.
✅ Why ferment it? A long fermentation process (12–24 hours) allows beneficial bacteria to break down hard-to-digest components and improve mineral absorption.
Great for: mamas who want full control over ingredients and digestion support.
Flour sourcing: Jovial Einkorn | Azure Standard Spelt
2. The Sauce: Clean, Organic, and Simmered Right
Conventional pizza sauces might seem harmless — but most are loaded with gut-disruptors like:
Refined sugar (which feeds yeast and contributes to eczema flares)
Seed oils like canola or soybean (inflammatory to the gut lining)
Citric acid (can irritate sensitive digestion)
Natural flavors or preservatives (a hidden source of MSG-like compounds)
For toddlers with eczema, food sensitivities, or gut inflammation, even a few hidden ingredients can make a big difference.
The goal? A mineral-rich, low-acid, real food sauce made with traditional ingredients — just like grandma would make.
Here are your top nourishing options:
1. Whole Foods 365 Organic Pizza Sauce (Glass Jar)
→ No seed oils, no added sugar, no weird additives
This is one of the cleanest store-bought options available — organic tomatoes, herbs, olive oil, and sea salt. No citric acid, no thickeners, no hidden gums.
✅ Great for busy weeknights when you need something quick and clean.
✅ Texture is smooth enough for toddlers and easy to digest.
🛒 Find it at Whole Foods or online via Amazon/Whole Foods delivery
2. Jovial Organic Crushed Tomatoes (Glass Jar)
→ Low-acid, BPA-free, and perfect for making your own sauce
Jovial’s tomatoes are grown in Italy, packed in glass (not cans), and are naturally lower in acidity — a big plus for toddlers with reflux or sensitive skin.
✅ Why we love it: Glass-jarred means no BPA or aluminum exposure, and no citric acid added for shelf life.
✅ Simmer it with ghee, fermented garlic, and fresh herbs for a mineral-rich, toddler-friendly sauce.
🛒 Available at Thrive Market, health stores, or JovialFoods.com
3. Otamot Organic Sauce
→ Vegetable-enriched and olive oil-based for extra nutrients
Made with 10+ organic vegetables (like carrots, beets, spinach, and butternut squash), Otamot gives your sauce a hidden-nutrient boost — without sacrificing flavor.
✅ Why this works: It’s a great way to add more minerals and fiber for picky toddlers — while skipping the sugar found in other veggie-packed sauces.
✅ Olive oil is used instead of inflammatory seed oils — a major WAPF win.
🛒 Order online at OtamotFoods.com or find in specialty health stores
4. Cucina Antica Tomato Basil Sauce
→ No paste, no added sugar — just clean, simple ingredients
This one feels closest to a homemade Sunday sauce. Whole peeled tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, onions, garlic, sea salt, and basil — no concentrate or preservatives.
✅ Why it matters: Tomato paste and “tomato puree” often have added citric acid or hidden sugars. Cucina Antica skips all of that.
✅ Low-simmered and easy on the stomach for toddlers with reflux or skin issues.
🛒 Available at Sprouts, Whole Foods, or directly from CucinaAntica.com
5. DIY Nightshade-Free “No-Mato” Sauce
→ A healing homemade option for eczema-prone toddlers or GAPS families
For kids who react to tomatoes — or are on early-stage GAPS protocols — you can create a gentle, gut-friendly “no-mato” sauce using:
Steamed beets + carrots
Simmered meat stock or gelatin-rich broth
Garlic, basil, oregano, and sea salt
A splash of sauerkraut brine (for tang + enzymes)
✅ Why it works: It mimics the taste and color of tomato sauce, but skips the acidity and nightshade compounds that often trigger eczema or reflux.
✅ Add a spoon of ghee or tallow at the end for extra fat-soluble nutrient delivery.
📌 Make a big batch and freeze in silicone cubes for easy weeknight meals!
3. The Cheese: Raw, Grass-Fed, A2/A2 (If Possible)
Cheese can be deeply nourishing — or deeply inflammatory — depending on the quality, sourcing, and processing.
For toddlers with eczema, dairy sensitivity, or gut issues, it’s especially important to avoid:
Ultra-pasteurized or homogenized milk
Conventional shredded cheese with anti-caking agents
“Low-fat” or processed cheese blends
Instead, look for raw, A2, or minimally processed cheeses made from grass-fed milk, ideally aged for easier digestion. These provide natural probiotics, enzymes, vitamin K2, and saturated fats that support bone growth, skin health, and the gut lining.
Here are the best brands and sources for ancestral cheese:
1. Raw Cheese from Organic Pastures (California)
→ 100% grass-fed, raw, and tested for safety
✅ Offers raw cheddar, jack, and gouda
✅ Rich in enzymes + K2 for bone health
🛒 Order directly at OrganicPastures.com or found at Whole Foods
2. Miller’s Biodiversity Farm A2 Raw Cheese
→ From 100% A2/A2 cows, easier to digest for sensitive tummies
✅ Small-batch Amish farm, available via co-op drop
✅ Offers mild toddler-friendly varieties
🛒 Find at MillersBioFarm.com
3. Dutch Meadows Raw Cheese (PA)
→ Grass-fed, raw, WAPF-approved
✅ Offers raw Colby, cheddar, and “pizza-friendly” melts
✅ Great flavor for kids, ships well
🛒 Order at DutchMeadowsFarm.com
4. Raw Cheese from Azure Standard
→ Budget-friendly, bulk options for large families
✅ Offers raw cheddar, pepper jack, gouda
✅ From pastured cows, sometimes A2
🛒 Shop via AzureStandard.com deliveries
5. Raw Goat Cheese (Various Brands)
→ Goat milk is naturally A2 and often easier for eczema-prone kids
✅ Try Mt. Sterling, Redwood Hill, or small-farm raw chèvre
✅ High in medium-chain fats and beneficial probiotics
🛒 Find at Natural Grocers or health food stores
Not ready for raw cheese yet?
If you're transitioning into dairy or your toddler is sensitive, Organic Valley’s Grassmilk Shredded Cheese is a good short-term option:
→ It's not raw, but it is from pasture-raised cows and free of additives.
→ Great for melty pizza nights when raw options aren’t available.
Choosing a Clean, Ancestral Protein for Pizza Toppings
Pizza doesn’t have to be just cheese and sauce — adding real protein turns it into a nutrient-dense, toddler-friendly meal.
The key is choosing meat that’s clean, grass-fed, and free from additives or sugar (especially in sausage or pepperoni).
Here’s how to build a healing pizza with the right protein choices:
1. Grass-Fed Chuck Roast Steak (Sliced Thin)
→ Rich in heme iron, zinc, B12, and collagen-supportive amino acids
✅ Perfect for toddlers with low iron or sensory issues
✅ Cook low + slow, then slice thin across the grain
🛒 We get ours from Grass Roots Co-Op (click here for a discount)
2. Pastured Italian Sausage (No Sugar or Dextrose)
→ Adds flavor + healthy fat without sketchy ingredients
✅ Check brands like Pederson’s Farms or U.S. Wellness Meats
✅ Look for “sugar-free” and “pork raised without antibiotics”
🛒 PedersonsFarms.com or Thrive Market
3. Leftover Roast Chicken or Turkey
→ Great for using up batch-cooked meats
✅ Easy to shred + kid-friendly texture
✅ Pair with pesto or goat cheese for flavor variety
🛒 From your own roast or purchase cooked from a trusted source
4. Bison or Lamb (Pre-cooked + Crumbled)
→ High in iron and lower in histamines than beef for some kids
✅ Adds depth and variety to gut-healing diets
✅ Often more tolerable for kids with beef sensitivities
🛒 Force of Nature or local regenerative ranch
5. Eggs (Baked On or Scrambled Post-Bake)
→ Pastured egg yolks = rich in retinol, choline, and brain fuel
✅ Bake cracked into the center of pizza before final 5–6 minutes
✅ Or scramble and serve on top for toddler-friendly protein
🛒 Buy pastured from local farm or brands like Vital Farms
Easy Protein Swaps for Picky Eaters
Try these if you need to ease your toddler into meat toppings:
Homemade meatballs (finely chopped on top)
Crispy liver “sprinkles” (powdered freeze-dried liver mixed with cheese)
Soft sausage crumbles mixed into the sauce
Pulled beef or lamb mixed with tomato paste + ghee
Anchovy paste mixed into pizza sauce (yes, really — a mineral boost!)
Pizza night doesn’t have to mean compromise.
With a few intentional swaps — like sprouted or sourdough crusts, clean sauce, raw cheese, and grass-fed protein — you can turn a nostalgic favorite into a deeply nourishing meal for your whole family.
✨ Instead of blood sugar crashes… your toddler gets steady energy and brain-building fats.
✨ Instead of additives and seed oils… you’re serving up minerals, collagen, and gut-healing ingredients.
✨ Instead of feeding guilt… you’re feeding growth.
This is the beauty of ancestral, GAPS, and WAPF-aligned cooking — it doesn’t mean giving up fun food. It just means rebuilding it the way nature intended.
Whether you’re healing eczema, rebuilding the microbiome, or just trying to feed your toddler something other than crackers — pizza night can actually be part of the healing.
And remember: it doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
You can use pre-made crusts, store-bought sauce, or leftover roast — and still serve a meal that builds resilience, bite by bite.
💛 Here’s to real food, shared joy, and pizza that actually feeds them — body, brain, and belly.
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