When pizza crusts are a chore, try these alternative foundations for your favorite toppings. From the "non-traditional" breakfast to a late night snack, the pizza concept is great.

• Whole wheat tortillas
• French or Italian bread, split
• Boboli crust (purchased from grocery store)
• Bagel halves
• Foccacia (purchased)
• Hot roll mix (takes 20 minutes)
• Individual pita bread

Toppers:

• Cottage cheese and fruit (rolled in a tortilla and warmed).
• Brush with olive oil and garlic. Top with tomato slices, spinach and low fat cheese. Bake until browned.
• Fat free mayonnaise, artichokes, chopped chicken and Parmesan cheese.
• Tomato sauce, soy pepperoni and low fat cheese.
• Low-fat cheese and pineapple chunks.

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