Description
These Easy Mini Lunchbox Pizzas are the perfect bite-sized pizza for kids and adults alike! Ready in just a few minutes, these mini pizzas are customizable, fun to make, and ideal for packed lunches, snacks, or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small whole wheat or regular pita bread (or English muffins)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for brushing (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If you’re using an air fryer, preheat it to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the base:
- Lay the pita bread or English muffins on a baking sheet. If you’d like a crispier base, lightly brush the tops with a small amount of olive oil before adding toppings.
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Add the sauce:
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each pita or muffin base, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Top with cheese and toppings:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- Add your desired toppings, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, or fresh basil. Sprinkle with a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
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Bake the pizzas:
- Place the mini pizzas in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the pita or muffin are golden and crispy.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. These mini pizzas are ready to be packed in lunchboxes or served as a snack!
Notes
- These mini pizzas are customizable, so feel free to add your favorite toppings or swap out vegetables based on what you have at home.
- To make them more nutritious, use whole wheat pita bread and load up on veggies.
- These mini pizzas can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg