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 healthy 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.
Watch how to make Mini Lunchbox Pizzas
What are some other quick and easy recipes ideal for lunchboxes?
If you are looking for other similar, easy lunchbox treats, I think you’ll love:
Cheesy Corn Fritters
The BEST Homemade Sausage Rolls
Spinach and Feta Rolls
Spinach and Feta Triangles
Mini Lunchbox Pizzas
Fluffy mini pizzas made with a two-ingredient dough, topped with pepperoni and mozzarella – perfect for school lunches or quick meals. Ready in under 15 minutes!
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: around 10 mini pizzas 1x
Ingredients
DOUGH
- 2 cups (300 g) self-raising flour (see note 1 if you only have plain/all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup (250 g) full-fat plain Greek yoghurt
TOPPINGS
- ⅓ cup (90 g) tomato paste (concentrated puree)
- 1 cup (125 g) freshly shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup (80 g) pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking (parchment) paper.
- 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).
- Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about a 1 cm (1/2 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.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, followed by the pepperoni.
- 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).
- Allow to cool slightly on the tray before serving.
Notes
Note 1 – If you only have plain (all-purpose) flour, add 4 teaspoons of baking powder (2 teaspoons per cup of flour) for the same fluffy results.
Note 2 – The dough will initially feel dry and like it is not combining. Keep kneading! It will eventually start to come together. Sprinkle extra flour on your hands and on the dough if it starts to become too sticky.
Make Ahead
These mini pizzas are ideal for meal prepping! Bake them ahead of time and freeze in airtight containers. Ensure they are cooled completely before freezing. Use baking (parchment) paper between them to stop them sticking together. To serve, thaw them overnight in the fridge or reheat them in the microwave or oven. They can be served warm or cold. Store cooked mini pizzas for up to 3 days in the fridge or for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Leftovers
See the “make ahead” instructions above.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Kid-friendly
Brian says:
So easy to do! I tried these as one pizza with wholemeal flour and Jalna Greek yoghurt, with rosemary, thyme and chives in the dough and topped with pulled apart cheese stringers and tomatoes, with some basil – it was so yummy I couldn’t stop myself eating the lot in one go…… !
Nicole says:
Hi Brian, yep, these are addictive, aren’t they. Love to hear that you made it as one pizza and that you used wholemeal flour. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe tweak as it helps others who read your comment, and helps me to know what works. I hope you enjoy many more pizzas! Thanks also for the rating, Nic x
Jemma says:
Thank you thank you! Loved this recipe! My toddler is obsessed, such a huge help thank you
Nicole says:
What lovely feedback, Jemma! Thank you so much to you and especially your obsessed toddler! 😊 Thanks also for the rating, Nic x
Jemma says:
Thank you so much for this recipe! Best homemade pizza dough I’ve made and I’ve tried A LOT of different options! Can’t wait to try different toppings and bigger traditional sized pizzas!
My toddler loves these – thank you!
Shari says:
Very good. I only had no fat Fave. The dough seemed dry. I guess fat makes a difference. We all enjoyed them. Will try with full fat next time. Thanks
Nicole says:
Hi Shari, yes unfortunately it is essential to use full-fat yoghurt to get this dough to work. Let me know if you try again. I’d love to hear! Nic x
Emma Mitchell says:
Oh my gosh!!!! Just made these with the kids!! So easy, so delicious… Will absolutely be making over and over again!! Thank you!
Nicole says:
Thanks for this beautiful feedback, Emma! I am so happy you enjoyed this and hopefully found another easy recipe for your rotation! Thanks also for the rating, Nic x
Pia Herbert says:
These came out perfectly!
Nicole says:
Great to hear, Pia! Nic x
Amanda says:
Thank you so much for this recipe! My kids love it and it is nice to have something wholesome to pull out of the freezer.
Dee says:
Such a great recipe. Making different shapes can be so great for kids. Having it be their food is even better. If you take a square turned like a diamond and put a half circle on a side on the op it will look like a heart. 3 hearts with the bottoms all touching looks close to a 3 leaf clover. So fun! Been doing this for years in Girl Scouts.
Nicole says:
Hi Dee, thanks so much for sharing! This sounds absolutely gorgeous and I must try it! Nic x
Nicole says:
Hi Amanda, yep, I’m pretty obsessed with these myself. I am thrilled they have worked out well for you. Thanks for the rating. Nic x
Mari says:
Top notch, fool proof, made with the simplest ingredients, and so many possible topping combos for everyone’s tastes (bbq chicken, margherita, hawaiian…just a few I’m looking forward to try next!)
These are a life saver; you are a lifesaver. Thank you for sharing.
Nicole says:
Thank you for the lovely feedback, Mari! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed them and I love your flavour variation ideas. Thanks for the rating. Nic x
Eleasha says:
Amazing!! And my teenagers agree 👍 thanks so much! They turned out the exact same as yours too.
Nicole says:
So happy to hear this, Eleasha! Thanks for the rating. Nic x
Hilary says:
Thank you for this recipe! It’s a big hit in our house with some modified toppings. We used mushrooms, spinach and ham. Amazing.
Nicole says:
Hi Hilary, thanks so much for this feedback. I’m so happy to hear that you used your own favourite toppings … yep, you can top them with whatever you like! Your combo sounds absolutely delicious. Thanks for rating the recipe. Nic x
LR says:
This recipe great. Feel so much better making it from scratch for my kids. When taking out of the fridge do you warm them up a bit before putting in lunch box, they are a bit hard
Nicole says:
Hi Leanne, this recipe really is a beauty, isn’t it! I never both to heat up the pizzas … I just put them into the lunchboxes cold and my kids love them. Thanks for your rating! Nic x
Lisa says:
Last minute pizzas made for school tomorrow, because mum forgot about lunches! Can confirm these are so good and sooo easy!
Nicole says:
I’m so happy to hear this, Lisa. This is exactly what my recipes are meant to do … make your life easier. I have to admit that I cook these all the time, too, and you can swap the toppings. They’re such a winner with the kids! Thanks for your rating. Nic x
Adelina says:
Hi, i made it today, but my dough became too sticky and i had to add more flour to make it together.. may i know what i did wrong?
Nicole says:
Hi Adelina, I don’t think you did anything wrong. The dough can get sticky and you did exactly the right thing by adding more flour … I sometimes have to do this myself. I hope they turned out OK! Nic x
Clodagh says:
The mini pizzas are amazing we will definitely make them again we had ours with chicken and ham I recommend these
Nicole says:
Hi Clodagh. Wow, chicken and ham sounds absolutely delicious! So glad you enjoyed them. Thanks also for rating the recipe. Nic x
Nancy says:
Hi Nicole, i made these tonight with coconut greek yogurt due to allergies to dairy. I used the same measurements. Worked wonderfully. I was lazy and used tomato sauce instead of puree. I have to say the best pizza dough ever! My kids loved them. Thank you so much. This will be our regular lunch box/ dinner for the family
Nicole says:
Hi Nancy, this is absolutely brilliant feedback, thank you. It is so incredibly helpful that you shared that coconut Greek yoghurt worked. I have to try this myself and will probably add this to the recipe as it will be so useful for others who can’t eat dairy. Thank you so much! Nic x
Johanna says:
Hello. Could I add some grated zucchini to the dough? Thanks!
Nicole says:
Hi Johanna, I would have to test this, but it does sound like a great idea. I think adding some grated zucchini to the top of the pizza before you put it in the oven would be amazing, though. Nic x
Rachael says:
Love this recipe. Wondering If I make a large batch of dough Can you freeze the dough before cooking? thanks
Nicole says:
Hi Rachael, I am currently testing this and will update the recipe. Thanks for your excellent question! Nic x
Lara says:
These are so good, amazing recipe! I do add a glug of olive oil and a pinch of salt to my dough, and used half whole meal flour today as I somehow ran out of all purpose flour. They turned out great! So versatile too – I add black olive slices and basil leaves for my elder and parmesan for my younger. Thank you so much for this recipe!
Nicole says:
Hi Lara, thanks so much for your wonderful feedback. I absolutely loved hearing how you tweaked the recipe and what you added … it sounds fabulous! Thanks for rating the recipe. Nic x
Alison says:
Hi, can these be made gluten free with another flour?
Nicole says:
Hi Alison, others have tried with GF flours and the recipe has worked well for them, but I haven’t yet tried it myself. I will be doing some tests, though! Nic x
Ruthie says:
SO excited to try these for my toddler…….& me!! 🙂 YUM!! Could wholemeal spelt flour be used in this recipe?
Nicole says:
Hi Ruthie, other people have tried it with GF flours with success, but I haven’t actually tested it yet. If you do try it, let me know how you go. Meanwhile, thanks to your great question you have spurred me on to do some flour testing! Nic x
Courteney says:
These are GREAT!! Loved these little pizzas. That dough was amazing.. it took me back to my childhood.
Such a lovely recipe!!!
You have so many wonderful recipes!
Thank you for sharing !!
Nicole says:
Hi Courteney, thanks for your beautiful feedback. I am thrilled that you are enjoying the recipes and especially glad that you were transported back to childhood. Thanks for sharing and rating the recipe. Nic x
Jennifer says:
My son does not like the pizza his school orders for “Pizza Friday’s.” I was popping frozen pizza into the oven for him as a replacement, but wasn’t feeling great about the fact that it was processed. I stumbled across this recipe and gave it a try. It was so easy to make and my very “particular” eater LOVED them! We all feel so much better about pizza Friday’s now, thank you!
Nicole says:
Hi Jennifer, this is the kind of feedback that I just LOVE to hear! It really makes my day. Thank you so much for sharing and for rating the recipe. Nic x
Marianne says:
Can I use non fat Greek yogurt ?
Nicole says:
Hi Marianne, you actually need to use full-fat yoghurt for this recipe as it’s what makes the dough work with just two ingredients. Nic x
Lynsey says:
Made these for the first time today. They were super easy and delicious!! Nicole you are making me a domestic goddess with all your recipes! I absolutely love all your recipes! I have purchased your book also and love it!!!
Nicole says:
Hi Lynsey, thanks for your beautiful feedback. I’m really touched. I hope you keep enjoying the recipes! Nic x
Alicia says:
These are honestly the best. I made these for the celiac in the family with all GF ingredients and they turned out a treat and soooo tasty! Thanks for another amazing recipe Nic!
Nicole says:
Hi Alicia, I am SO thrilled these worked out for you with GF flour. That’s just brilliant. Thanks also for rating the recipe. Nic x
Talia says:
What in the actual f…… THESE ARE DELICIOUS!!!!!!! I’ve already got a third batch in the oven, ready for peckish kids (and adults) over the weekend! Such a winner
Nicole says:
So glad you enjoyed these, Talia! Nic x
Sabrina says:
These came out perfect! I live in the high desert and I was afraid the dry climate would effect the dough. It was definitely crumbly and dry to start but I was determined to make it work. I ended up kneading it for about 5 minutes then it became smooth and easy to work with. I did use non-fat greek yogurt (always on hand un my house) and added a hefty pinch of salt. My boys gobbled up the first batch so I immediately made a second batch to have leftovers. Thank you so much for the recipe. I know this will become a staple in my house.
Nicole says:
Great to hear, Sabrina! And thanks for rating the recipe. Nic x
Pip says:
The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the pizzas to cool before eating – so delicious. Have made a double batch so the teenager can reach for these for lunch during the school holidays instead of instant noodles!
Nicole says:
Ha! That is so true, Pip. They are great, aren’t they. Thanks so much for this wonderful feedback and thanks for rating the recipe. Nic x
Elisabeth Rossi says:
Tomato paste or puree?
Nicole says:
I use tomato paste in Australia (which is sometimes called concentrated tomato puree overseas). Nic x
Kelle says:
Very impressed with these! Way better than another flour and Greek yogurt recipe I’ve tried
Nicole says:
That’s so lovely to hear, Kelle! Thanks for the lovely feedback and your rating. Nic x
Erin says:
Do you know if this recipe can be made with gluten free flour?
Nicole says:
Hi Erin, I’ve heard from other readers that they’ve used GF flour and it’s worked for them. However, I need to test it myself so I can confirm. I am looking into it and will update the recipe. Nic x
Wendy says:
My goodness, you guys. I was down with an awful cold when I was shopping for ingredients and got only 1/3 the amount of yogurt needed, as well as nonfat yogurt! Then when I mixed the dough, still groggy and congested, I ended up subbing in random amounts of kefir and heavy cream and a generous extra dose of flour. The dough refused to come together, but I put a test batch into the oven and sat down on the kitchen floor in despair for a while. Then when I got up to take the test batch out, guess what — IT CAME OUT DELICIOUS. Fluffy with a sourdough tang. I couldn’t believe it. This recipe is amazing!! It forgave all my unintentional efforts to sabotage it! Bless you, Mini Lunchbox Pizza Recipe!
Nicole says:
Hi Wendy, love this story! I’m so sorry to hear you were sick, but I am so impressed at your determination to make this work … legend! The “sourdough tang” sounds gorgeous! Nic x
Catie says:
Great dough recipe! Quick and easy. My kids used big cookie cutters to cut the pizzas into shapes, we had fun with it! I was going to try freezing but they are all gone!
Nicole says:
Hi Catie, oh this is just GREAT to hear! How wonderful that you got the kids involved. I’m thrilled that you all enjoyed them so much. Nic x
Liz says:
You are my new fav follow! Thanks so much from me and the kiddos! Also thanks for your chicken and gravy recipe which we also loved and have had twice so far!
Nicole says:
Aww, Liz, this is lovely to hear! Am thrilled to hear that your family is enjoying the recipes. It warms my heart! Nic x
Jenn says:
What percent fat is full fat? 10 %
Nicole says:
Hi Jenn, full fat Greek yoghurt contains about 10% fat (or maybe a little less) per 100 g. I hope that helps. Nic x
Amy says:
Fast, easy, nice texture & taste great, kids loved them. Have added to my 2025 lunchbox winners list. Great recipe, thank you!
Nicole says:
Hi Amy, I’m so happy to hear these were a hit! Yep, since I discovered the recipe I have made it many times! Nic x
Melody says:
I had a lot of fun making these with my toddler! Bonus: he actually ate them! I did find the dough was easier to work with using a 1:1 ratio for yogurt and flour. I also added salt to the dough based on comments, which helped the taste. For my “adult” minis, I added some Italian spices and diced veggies before baking. These are easy to customize.
Nicole says:
Hi Melody, aww, I’m so glad your toddler got in on the act of making these … and happy he enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing your great tips and tweaks. Nic x
Alyssa says:
Delicious and foolproof!! Thank you for another wonderful, quick family recipe
Nicole says:
My pleasure, Alyssa! Thanks for your lovely feedback. Nic x
Clare says:
These are great! So simple to make. I was worried the dough was too shaggy but it just takes a while to come together. I actually forgot this was a cookie-cutter situation and not a roll the dough situation so I made balls then rolled them out individually. The edges were irregular and I re-read the recipe, kneaded everything back together and cut out the crusts, I was worried I overworked the dough but they still rose great and were puffy. I like that you don’t have to fuss about with yeast but you still get some puff, there’s no waste with the dough scraps, you can make the crusts any size, and you can just use whatever cutter you have available (I used a bowl and made 6 crusts).
Nicole says:
Hi Clare, thanks so much for sharing this. I just love hearing how your cooking experience went and I’m so happy they worked out for you! Nic x
Julie says:
Delicious, yet easy….I needn’t say more. I used natural yoghurt because that’s what I had in the fridge. Delicious (worth saying twice).
Nicole says:
Hi Julie, I’m so glad these worked out for you with the regular yoghurt. And thanks for your lovely comments. Nic x
Dee says:
Thank you for the recipe! I bake every day and found this dough to be very hard to work with – even after kneading for several minutes. I also found that the dough needed salt. The recipe I often use (for bagels but could be used for pizza dough) – is one cup of flour per one cup of yogurt (plus 3/4 t. salt) which makes for a much easier to work with dough. Not quite a hit for me, unfortunately.
Becky says:
Super simple and delicious. I have made mini pizzas like this many times with proper dough and I was a little nervous that this simple recipe wouldn’t taste the same. It really does taste the same. I don’t think you could tell the difference and this is much easier than having proper dough on hand. Great recipe. I didn’t have self rising flour on hand, so I just added baking powder and salt. Worked perfectly.
Nicole says:
Hi Becky, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these! Nic x
Milly says:
Can I heat them up in the airfryer straight from frozen?
Nicole says:
Hi Milly, yep, you sure can! Nic x
zandile N Mbatha says:
Quick and easy, thank you
Nicole says:
So glad you enjoyed them!! xx
Amber says:
Thanks, going to try this weekend. How do you put into lunch boxes? Defrost in fridge overnight and then into lunch box? Or do you re heat in the morning and wrap and put in lunch box? Thanks
Nicole says:
Hi Amber, yes, I serve them cold. If they’re frozen, I thaw them in the fridge overnight and pop them in the lunchboxes in the morning as they are. xx
Ahrima says:
Should I bake it in the middle oven rack or lowest? I always mess it up
Nicole says:
Hi Ahrima, this recipe is super forgiving, so you could probably pop the tray anywhere in the oven! However, either the middle or above would be best. If you are using two trays, you can place one at the bottom and one at the top and there’s no need to swap them around. I hope this helps. xx
Elma says:
May God bless you !! Really so nice, i made it too😍😍😍🥰🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nicole says:
Aw, thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the pizzas. xx
Shirley says:
Looks easy & yummy! Would I be able to freeze uncooked dough and bake only what I need each time?
Nicole says:
Hi Shirley, I am testing this and will add the results to the recipe when I’ve checked. Thank you so much for your excellent question! xx
Jen says:
These are amazing and so easy! The kids have gotten into it as well and they enjoy putting on their own toppings and making their lunch pizzas before school.
Lisa says:
Can I ask why tomato paste and not pizza sauce? I’m a little scared to make so many and have it turn out with too intense tomato-y flavor.
Nicole says:
Hi Lisa, I prefer the flavour of tomato paste, but you can definitely use pizza sauce if you like! xx
Nicole says:
Fantastic! What a great idea to get the kids to load up their own toppings! I might add that to the recipe it’s such a great idea! Thank you xx
Carolyn says:
These were delicious, kids loved them. Even the fussy one, hooray! Any tips for stopping the dough rising in the centre, while cooking, and the pepperoni sliding off?
Nicole says:
Hi Carolyn, I am so glad you enjoyed the pizzas! If the dough is very puffy, before baking I press the pizza base dough down in the centre with the heel of my hand to flatten it a bit. I hope that works for you! xx
Bec says:
Such a great recipe! So easy, adaptable and tasty!! Definitely will be on high rotation in our household!! 💗
Kristen says:
These are so quick, easy, and delicious! They are now on our weekly menu rotation because my entire family loved them so much!!
Brittany says:
These were so delicious, but wondering if anyone knows why my dough was super tight? Nearly impossible to roll out (ended up stretching it by hand as much as I could). Used all purpose flour following instructions in note 1. The Greek yogurt I used is 0% fat. Thanks!
Nicole says:
Hi Brittany, you need to use full-fat Greek yoghurt as the higher fat content makes the dough more pliable. But this question is so useful that I will add a note in the recipe for other users. Thanks so much! xx
Brittany says:
Thanks for your reply! We’ve already bought ingredients for round 2!
Nicole says:
Brilliant! xx
Lynsey says:
Made these for Halloween for children that came to a party and they were devoured with requests for more. Will certainly be making for lunch boxes.
Roxy says:
These are delicious and on high rotation in our house. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe 😋
Theresa says:
What percentage of milk fat should the Greek yogurt have? What did you use? Excited to make it with the kids!
Nicole says:
Hi Theresa, it’s important to use full-fat yoghurt. Nic x
Emily says:
My son with autism is an extremely picky eater and he will eat these lunchbox pizzas! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Nicole says:
Oh, that is so fantastic to hear! xx
Emily says:
Absolutely amazing!! HIGHLY recommend making! Super easy to make and super delicious. I also found the dough was PERFECT to make scones with??? Cook a small little piece, slap some jam and cream on, and boom!! Scones ✨ Amazing. 5/5
Rachel says:
My kids LOVED these and they are not shy about telling me what they really think! I love that I am getting more protein in through pizza. Genius. Thank you!
Vanessa says:
Perfect for lunchboxes
Lesley says:
Can you substitute regular flour for self rising flour ?
Would the recipe make one medium pizza instead of minis?
Nicole says:
Hi Lesley
Thanks so much for your excellent questions! If you don’t have self-rising flour, and only plain (all-purpose) flour, you can add 2 tsp of baking powder per cup of flour. In this case you would need to add 4 tsp of baking powder. Also, yes, you can definitely make one larger pizza instead of the small ones.
I hope this answers your questions … they were such good ones that I have actually changed the recipe to answer these points, so thank you so much!
Lisa says:
So easy to make. Love this recipe. My kids loved eating these delicious mini pizzas. I made two batches which made 22 mini pizzas. Thank you so much for making me love to cook again.
Hannah says:
Super easy! Kids loved them, nice and soft base, ingredients were all in the fridge and pantry.