Back-to-School Pizza Muffins
A fun, grab-and-go lunch box treat! These bite-sized pizza muffins are packed with mozzarella and perfect for busy school mornings.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 pound prepared pizza dough
Fillings & Toppings
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tbsp black olives sliced
- avocado oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
- Cut the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces. Take one piece and flatten it into a small circle.
- Place 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center of the dough circle, then sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning on top.
- Pull the edges of the dough up and over the cheese, pinching firmly to seal it into a ball.
- Set the filled dough ball into one muffin cup. Repeat with the remaining dough, cheese, and seasoning.
- Spoon a small spoonful of pizza sauce over each dough ball, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and a few black olive slices.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Nutrition per muffin: Calories: 180, Total Carbs: 20g, Net Carbs: 19g, Fats: 8g, Protein: 9g.
