BYPASS or BUY - Dr. Oetker The Good Baker Veggie Pizza

I'm guilty of enjoying a frozen za once and a while and the Dr. Oetker line is typically my go to brand. I prefer the thin crust for frozen pizzas and find that there's are just the right size.

I spotted their Good Baker variety a while ago but never got around to trying it until now. What makes their Good Baker line different than their traditional line of pizzas? There's a bigger focus on heathy ingredients in this line. One of the crusts was a flax and multigrain variety while the other was a spinach and pumpkin seed sitch. The line focuses on making good pizza with quality ingredients and a focus on healthier alternatives.

I went for their Veggie Mix za with the sourdough crust. Let's tuck in to it together!

Out of the oven, it looked like any other Dr. Oetker pizza. Crispy crust, good looking veg, and melty cheese. With this one however, there were definitely more veggies which I appreciated. You can't call something the "Veggie Mix" and be sparse with the toppings. Lots of zucchini and peppers, olives, and onions, it was certainly veggie forward.

What I liked about this particular line was the nutritional label. It gave the nutritional information for the entire pizza which I honestly appreciated because most times I'm consuming the whole damned thing to myself. The calorie count wasn't terrible considering you'd be eating the entire thing, so I really appreciated that. In terms of taste, it was good, not special or anything but it was good and suited the purpose, which was late night za right out of the freezer.

BYPASS or BUY?

CONDITIONAL BUY - Look, if you're already a fan of the Dr. Oetker line, you'll enjoy this veggie forward option. It checked all the boxes like the original line does but clocked in with fewer calories & fat while providing a bit more in the vitamin / mineral department. If you're going to eat a frozen za, make it one that's focused on giving you the most nutritional bang for your buck.

I will argue that these tend to be on the expensive side, even over priced imo. Wait for them to go on sale because they always do and then they're worth the money. Some places are trying to charge $5.99 Canadian for these teeny tiny little zas and that's where I draw the line.

​Also, there's a difference between boxed, frozen zas and a fresh pie, obviously. If you're craving pizza, like, fresh dough, fresh toppings, melty cheese, etc., order in. This won't satisfy that urge. What it does do though is satisfy the urge to snack and provide a healthy dose of veggies.

Peep the Dr. Oetker website for more information on this line and the other product lines they offer. 
www.oetker.ca/ca-en/our-products/the-good-baker/product-range

HAPPY VEG