Lunchbox Magic: 20 Creative Pizza Recipes Your Kids Will Love

🍕 Mini Pizza Muffins 🍕

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

2️⃣ Open the biscuit dough can and separate the dough into individual biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters.

3️⃣ Flatten each dough quarter slightly and press them into the mini muffin tin cups to form a small crust.

4️⃣ Add about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce into each dough cup.

5️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce in each cup.

6️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and black olives on top of the cheese.

7️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings.

8️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the dough are golden and the cheese is bubbly.

9️⃣ Let the mini pizza muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

🔟 Pack these delicious mini pizza muffins in your child’s lunchbox for a fun, tasty meal on the go!

📝 Notes: ◻️ You can customize the toppings with your child’s favorite pizza ingredients. ◻️ These mini pizza muffins can also be frozen and reheated for a quick snack later.

🍕 Pizza Rolls 🍕

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 🧀
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• Marinara sauce for dipping 🍅

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Open the crescent roll dough can and separate the dough into individual triangles.

3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each triangle.

4️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

5️⃣ Add mini pepperonis on top of the cheese.

6️⃣ Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point.

7️⃣ Place the rolled-up crescents on the prepared baking sheet.

8️⃣ Sprinkle the rolls with grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of Italian seasoning.

9️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden and the cheese is melted.

🔟 Let the pizza rolls cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

1️⃣1️⃣ Serve the pizza rolls with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ You can customize the filling with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza rolls can also be made in advance and refrigerated for a quick grab-and-go option.

🍕 Pizza Quesadilla 🍕

📋 Ingredients:

• 2 large flour tortillas 🌯
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional) 🍅

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

2️⃣ Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over it.

3️⃣ Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

4️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and black olives over the cheese.

5️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning on top of the toppings.

6️⃣ Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.

7️⃣ Place the second tortilla on top and press down gently.

8️⃣ Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom tortilla is golden and crispy.

9️⃣ Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.

🔟 Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges.

1️⃣1️⃣ Pack the quesadilla wedges in your child’s lunchbox with a small container of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the fillings with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza quesadillas are great for a quick and delicious lunch option.

🍕 Pizza Bagels 🍕

📋 Ingredients:

• 6 mini bagels 🥯
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Slice the mini bagels in half and place them cut-side up on the baking sheet.

3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each bagel half.

4️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

5️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.

6️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings.

7️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bagels are crispy.

8️⃣ Let the pizza bagels cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

📝 Notes: ◻️ You can customize the toppings with your child’s favorite pizza ingredients. ◻️ These pizza bagels can also be made in advance and refrigerated for a quick lunch option.

🍕 Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels 🍕

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 🧀
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional) 🍅

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Open the crescent roll dough can and unroll it into a large rectangle. Press the seams together to seal.

3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough.

4️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

5️⃣ Add mini pepperonis on top of the cheese.

6️⃣ Carefully roll up the dough from the long edge, creating a log shape.

7️⃣ Slice the log into 1-inch pieces and place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

8️⃣ Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of Italian seasoning over the top of each pinwheel.

9️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

🔟 Let the pepperoni pizza pinwheels cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

1️⃣1️⃣ Serve with a small container of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the filling with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza pinwheels can also be made in advance and refrigerated for a quick grab-and-go option.

🍕 Pizza Pockets 🍕

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough 🍞
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

3️⃣ Cut the dough into rectangles, about 4×6 inches each.

4️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over half of each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.

5️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

6️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.

7️⃣ Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket, and press the edges with a fork to seal.

8️⃣ Brush the top of each pocket with the beaten egg to give it a golden finish.

9️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning on top of the pockets.

🔟 Place the pizza pockets on the prepared baking sheet.

1️⃣1️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pockets are golden and crispy.

1️⃣2️⃣ Let the pizza pockets cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the filling with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza pockets can also be made in advance and frozen for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Pizza Pasta Salad 🍝

📋 Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rotini pasta 🍝
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1 cup diced mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup diced red onions 🧅 (optional)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• 1/4 cup Italian dressing 🌿
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.

2️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, mini pepperonis, diced mozzarella cheese, sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, diced red onions, and halved cherry tomatoes.

3️⃣ Add the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning to the bowl.

4️⃣ Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

5️⃣ Chill the pizza pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

6️⃣ Pack the salad into your child’s lunchbox for a tasty and refreshing meal on the go!

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the ingredients with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ This pasta salad can also be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

🍕 Pizza Wraps 🌯

📋 Ingredients:

• 4 large flour tortillas 🌯
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.

2️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over each tortilla.

3️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

4️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.

5️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings.

6️⃣ Roll up each tortilla tightly into a wrap.

7️⃣ Cut each wrap into halves or thirds for easier handling and packing.

8️⃣ Pack the pizza wraps in your child’s lunchbox for a fun and delicious meal on the go!

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the fillings with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza wraps can also be made in advance and refrigerated for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 English Muffin Pizzas 🍞

📋 Ingredients:

• 4 English muffins, halved 🥯
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Arrange the halved English muffins on the baking sheet, cut-side up.

3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over each muffin half.

4️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

5️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.

6️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings.

7️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the muffins are crispy.

8️⃣ Let the English muffin pizzas cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the toppings with your child’s favorite pizza ingredients. ◻️ These English muffin pizzas can also be made in advance and refrigerated for a quick lunch option.

🍕 Pizza Stuffed Breadsticks 🍞

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough 🍞
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional) 🍅

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

3️⃣ Cut the dough into rectangles, about 3×5 inches each.

4️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce down the center of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.

5️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

6️⃣ Add mini pepperonis on top of the cheese.

7️⃣ Fold the long edges of the dough over the filling, then pinch the seams to seal and form a breadstick shape.

8️⃣ Place the stuffed breadsticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

9️⃣ Brush the top of each breadstick with the beaten egg to give it a golden finish.

🔟 Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the top of each breadstick.

1️⃣1️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden and crispy.

1️⃣2️⃣ Let the pizza stuffed breadsticks cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

1️⃣3️⃣ Serve with a small container of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the fillings with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These breadsticks can also be made in advance and frozen for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Pizza Kabobs 🍡

📋 Ingredients:

• 2 cups cubed Italian or French bread 🍞
• 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes 🍅
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional) 🍅
• Wooden skewers

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Gather all your ingredients and have the wooden skewers ready.

2️⃣ Thread the cubed bread, mozzarella cheese, mini pepperonis, cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives onto the skewers, alternating for variety.

3️⃣ Lightly sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the assembled kabobs.

4️⃣ Pack the pizza kabobs in your child’s lunchbox with a small container of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the kabobs with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These kabobs can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a quick lunch option.

🍕 Cauliflower Crust Pizza Bites 🥦

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, grated to make about 2 cups of cauliflower rice 🥦
• 1 egg, beaten 🥚
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

📝 Instructions: 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Microwave the grated cauliflower for about 4-5 minutes until soft. Let it cool, then place it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

3️⃣ In a mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower rice, beaten egg, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.

4️⃣ Scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into small rounds on the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly to form mini crusts.

5️⃣ Bake the cauliflower crusts in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden and firm.

6️⃣ Remove the crusts from the oven and spread a small amount of pizza sauce on each one.

7️⃣ Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese, then top with mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives.

8️⃣ Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9️⃣ Let the pizza bites cool slightly before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the toppings with your child’s favorite pizza ingredients. ◻️ These pizza bites can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Pizza Sushi Rolls 🍣

📋 Ingredients:

• 4 large flour tortillas 🌯
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional) 🍅

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.

2️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over each tortilla.

3️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

4️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.

5️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings.

6️⃣ Roll up each tortilla tightly into a wrap.

7️⃣ Slice each wrapped tortilla into 1-inch pieces to create sushi-like rolls.

8️⃣ Arrange the pizza sushi rolls on a plate or in your child’s lunchbox.

9️⃣ Serve with a small container of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the fillings with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza sushi rolls can also be made in advance and refrigerated for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Zucchini Pizza Boats 🥒

📋 Ingredients:

• 4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise 🥒
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh from each zucchini half to create a small boat shape.

3️⃣ Place the zucchini halves on the prepared baking sheet, cut-side up.

4️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly in each zucchini boat.

5️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

6️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.

7️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings.

8️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9️⃣ Let the zucchini pizza boats cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the toppings with your child’s favorite pizza ingredients. ◻️ These zucchini pizza boats can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a quick lunch option later.

🥨 Stuffed Pizza Pretzels 🍕

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough 🍞
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 🧀
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional) 🍅

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

3️⃣ Cut the dough into long strips, about 6 inches by 1 inch each.

4️⃣ Sprinkle a line of shredded mozzarella cheese and mini pepperonis down the center of each strip.

5️⃣ Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch the seams to seal, then gently roll the dough into a rope shape.

6️⃣ Twist each filled dough rope into a pretzel shape and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

7️⃣ Brush the tops of the pretzels with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish.

8️⃣ Sprinkle Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each pretzel.

9️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown and crispy.

🔟 Let the stuffed pizza pretzels cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

1️⃣1️⃣ Serve with a small container of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the fillings with your child’s favorite pizza ingredients. ◻️ These stuffed pizza pretzels can also be made in advance and frozen for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Pizza Pinwheels with Puff Pastry 🌀

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed 🍞
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Roll out the puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to smoothen.

3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over the entire sheet of puff pastry.

4️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

5️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.

6️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings.

7️⃣ Starting from one end, roll the puff pastry tightly into a log shape.

8️⃣ Cut the log into 1-inch slices and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.

9️⃣ Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish.

🔟 Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and crispy.

1️⃣1️⃣ Let the pizza pinwheels cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the fillings with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza pinwheels can also be made in advance and frozen for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Pizza Quinoa Bites 🍴

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa 🍚
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1 egg, beaten 🥚
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional) 🍅

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a mini muffin tin.

2️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, Italian seasoning, and beaten egg. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

3️⃣ Scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into small balls. If using a mini muffin tin, press the mixture into each cup.

4️⃣ Place the quinoa bites on the prepared baking sheet or in the muffin tin, making sure they are evenly spaced.

5️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and set.

6️⃣ Let the pizza quinoa bites cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

7️⃣ Serve with a small container of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the ingredients with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These quinoa bites can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Pizza Egg Muffins 🧁

📋 Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs 🥚
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• Non-stick cooking spray

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and pizza sauce until well combined.

3️⃣ Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese, mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, and Italian seasoning.

4️⃣ Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

5️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set and lightly golden on top.

6️⃣ Allow the pizza egg muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.

7️⃣ Pack the muffins in your child’s lunchbox for a tasty and nutritious meal on the go!

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the ingredients with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza egg muffins can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Pizza Hand Pies 🥟

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts) 🥧
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
• Marinara sauce for dipping (optional) 🍅

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Use a round cutter or a glass to cut out circles (about 4 inches in diameter).

3️⃣ Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each circle.

4️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the sauce.

5️⃣ Fold each circle in half to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together with a fork to seal.

6️⃣ Transfer the hand pies to the prepared baking sheet.

7️⃣ Brush the tops of the hand pies with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish.

8️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the top of each hand pie.

9️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the hand pies are golden brown and crispy.

🔟 Let the pizza hand pies cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

1️⃣1️⃣ Serve with a small container of marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the fillings with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These pizza hand pies can also be made in advance and frozen for a quick lunch option later.

🍕 Pizza-Filled Croissants 🥐

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated croissant dough 🥐
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup mini pepperonis 🍕
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚

📝 Instructions: 

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Open the croissant dough can and separate the dough into individual triangles.

3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each triangle.

4️⃣ Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

5️⃣ Add mini pepperonis, diced bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.

6️⃣ Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings.

7️⃣ Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle towards the tip to form a croissant shape.

8️⃣ Place the rolled croissants on the prepared baking sheet.

9️⃣ Brush the tops of the croissants with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish.

🔟 Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown and crispy.

1️⃣1️⃣ Let the pizza-filled croissants cool for a few minutes before packing them in your child’s lunchbox.

📝 Notes: ◻️ Feel free to customize the fillings with your child’s favorite pizza toppings. ◻️ These croissants can also be made in advance and frozen for a quick lunch option later.

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