Easy, fluffy mini pizzas perfect for school lunches or quick snacks – freezer-friendly and ready in under 25 minutes!
These Mini Lunchbox Pizzas are a lifesaver for busy parents! And my kids are extra happy on the days that these delights make an appearance in their lunchboxes! It can be hard coming up with new ideas to ensure your kids don’t get tired of the same old sandwiches or typical school lunch options. We want them to eat and enjoy their lunch and know they are getting something that’s both delicious and satisfying. Pizzas might seem a decadent choice, but when they are homemade from scratch and topped with fresh ingredients, you can feel good that you’re providing your kids with a nutritious option that they love.
With just two simple ingredients in the dough, you’ll have these fluffy, protein-packed pizzas ready in no time. The dough is quick to mix, no special equipment needed – just your hands! The result is a soft base, similar to focaccia, and the Greek yoghurt adds extra protein to keep the kids fuller for longer.
The best part? You can top these pizzas with anything you like (make them veggie-only if you want!), and they’re ready in less than 25 minutes. You could even get the kids to top their own pizzas with their favourite ingredients! Cook them ahead of time, freeze them and pop them into the kids’ (and adults’!) lunchboxes during the week – perfect served hot or cold!
What other toppings can I use for these Mini Lunchbox Pizzas?
I love how versatile these pizzas are. Some of our favourite toppings include sliced ham, pineapple, sliced mushrooms, diced capsicum (bell peppers), baby spinach, semi-dried (sun-blushed) tomatoes or leftover cooked chicken. To sneak some extra greens onto the pizza, add some grated zucchini (courgette), which will melt in with the cheese.
How can I make these pizzas even more fun for my kids?
Rather than just making the pizzas round, you could form the dough into any shapes you like from oval to square or even diamond. For younger kids, you could even use fun-shaped large cookie cutters for the dough, such as cat or dog faces.
Can I make these pizzas in an air fryer?
Yes! If you want to make these in an air fryer, preheat it to 180°C (350°F) and cook the pizzas for 8–10 minutes, or until the dough is golden and the cheese is melted.
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Mini Lunchbox Pizzas
“Just made these for lunch with my little one. Instant hit and super quick to make! And a fun way to encourage them to eat vegies as they decorate their own pizza.” Share Pin Recipe PrintIngredients
- 300 g (2 cups) self-raising flour (see note 1 if you only have plain/all-purpose flour)
- 250 g (1 cup) full-fat plain Greek yoghurt
- 90 g (⅓ cup) tomato paste
- 125 g (1 cup) freshly shredded mozzarella
- 80 g (½ cup) pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking (parchment) paper.
- Make the dough – In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour and yoghurt. Mix with a spoon until the mixture resembles large flakes, then combine with your hands, kneading until a soft dough forms (this will take about 1–2 minutes, see note 2 for further instructions and troubleshooting).
- Cut out the pizza bases – Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about a 1 cm (½ inch) thickness. Use a large mug or cookie cutter to cut out rounds (or you can make one large pizza instead). Combine any leftover dough scraps using your hands, roll out again and use your cutter to create more rounds. Repeat this process until there is no dough left.
- Place the dough rounds on the prepared baking tray (use two baking trays if needed). Spread a small amount of tomato paste over each round.
- Add the toppings – Top with shredded mozzarella, followed by the pepperoni.
- Cook – Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the dough is golden and the cheese has melted (if using two trays, place one in the top and one in the bottom of the oven, there is no need to swap them during cooking).
- Serve – Allow to cool slightly on the tray before serving.
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Nutrition information
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kate says:
These are great, simple, quick and a huge hit! I used fat free greek yogurt and they worked really well. I added a little extra yogurt to ensure the consistency was not too dry. Second time and will be on our regular rotation.
Sandy Shore says:
Can you freeze uncooked dough
Simple Home Edit Team says:
Hi Sandy, the texture can get a bit dense/gummy if frozen before baking. It’s best to cook the bases, then freeze. 😊
Elisabet says:
Can I use gluten free flour in this recipe?
Simple Home Edit Team says:
Hi Elisabet 😊 Nic is currently testing this. However, she’s had feedback from several readers who have successfully made the pizzas using a good-quality gluten-free self-raising flour blend. They simply swapped it in the same quantity as the regular flour.
Robyn says:
Hello Nicole. Can this be frozen without pre baking?
Simple Home Edit Team says:
Hi Robyn, It’s much better to cook the pizzas completely before freezing. Nicole has tested this and found that freezing the raw dough can make the texture dense or gummy once it’s baked. For the best result, bake them fully, let them cool, and then freeze them for a quick meal. 😊
Pamela says:
Just made these. I used the flour and baking powder method. They are so easy and delectable. I will be making these weekly if not daily! They are that good!!!
Th am you!
Pamela says:
I just made these. I used the flour and baking powder method. They are so easy and very delicious!!!!
Definitely will be making these monthly if not weekly. Heck! They are so easy and delicious I may make them everyday!
Thank you so much.!!!!!
Gentiana says:
Dear Nicole,
I’ve actually made these two days ago and my children and I were delighted! So delicious und quick! Perfect for school the next day! Will definitely make them again! So a big thank you all the way from Germany!
Love your posts and recipes!
Tes says:
Tomato paste or tomato sauce?
Simple Home Edit Team says:
Hi Tes, Nic uses tomato paste for these. 😊
Amy says:
These are delicious. I made them with King Arthur measure for measure gluten free flour. I had to add a little more yogurt but they were easy to roll out and handle. They were soft on inside and crispy on outside. We loved them. Thanks for the recipe.
Ajana, Houda says:
These are amazing
Sharihanne says:
Made this a few times now, and recently for my son’s birthday. It was a hit, kids and adults alike! Thank you for this wonderful recipe. The simplicity and versatility is such a big help for us busy moms.
Marianne says:
I make these for my daughter in college. She comes home every couple of weeks to do laundry and to get a refill on her frozen pizzas!