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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Disclaimer re gluten-free and dairy-free recipes
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!
Rebekka says:
I’ve got a very fussy 6 yr old. She literally scoffed every bit and asked for more!!
Pastel says:
Can i use wholemeal flour on this. Thanks
Simple Home Edit Team says:
Hi Pastel, members of the Simple Home Edit community have messaged us to say that the dough works with self-raising wholemeal flour! 😊
Sally says:
Can I use strong bread flour ??
Nicole says:
Hi Sally! Yes, you can use strong bread flour. 😊 The pizzas may have a slightly chewier texture as bread flour has a higher protein content, but it will still work well in this recipe. Hope you enjoy them! Nic x
Marina says:
OMG! these were so fantastic. I am a baker myself and I couldn’t imagine pizza base without yeast but this recipe blew my mind. The kids and I loved it. There was no wastage of pizza crusts which usually bugs me. I use passata instead of tomato paste and it was delicious. Nicole, we need more of these easy peasy delicious recipes for kids lunch boxes please!
Gaby says:
Made this yesterday for the first time and my family loved it! I love how easy this crust is to make and how tasty it is despite being so simple. We kids had it as a after school snack and I was planning on keeping leftovers for today, but it was all gone after my husband and I decided to get in on the tasting action as well! Will definitely make it again and make extra to keep handy in the freezer.
Taylor says:
My family loved it! I only was able to make 5. I accidentally used regular protein yogurt instead of Greek protein yogurt so I do think the texture was a little dry I was unable to make it thinner. They were about 1 in thick after cooking but they were AMAZING! My whole family loved them!!!! I used all purpose flour with the 4 tbs of baking soda and they came out PERFECT!!!!! I actually liked them thick though so I think I may keep them thick enough at only 5 instead of making 10!!!
Paula says:
My son loves pizza and I had been buying mini pizzas from Costco before I found this recipe. I have made it a few times now, most recently today and my son absolutely loves it so thank you!
May says:
Can I bake this in an air fryer instead?
Nicole says:
Hi May! 😊 Absolutely! They’ll work really well in the air fryer. I would cook them at 180°C for around 4–6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bases are crisp. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches. I hope you enjoy them! ❤️
Rina says:
How to reheat this mini pizza?
Nicole says:
Hi Rina, these can be eaten cold or reheated. 😊 From the fridge, I usually warm them in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or pop them in the air fryer for a few minutes until heated through. If reheating from frozen, allow a little extra time. I hope you enjoy them! ♥️
Pat says:
You say to roll out the dough to 1 cm Which you state is 1/2” thick. This is wrong. Why would you not update to be accurate. 1 cm is extremely thin so I am assuming that is what you suggest?
Nicole says:
Hi Pat, thank you for picking that up. You’re right — 1 cm is closer to ⅜ inch, not ½ inch. I’ll update the recipe to make that clearer. The intended thickness is 1 cm. 😊
Angela says:
I’m in Canada, and self rising flour isn’t common here. I tried the note 1 (8 tsp of baking powder for the recipe) and it was not great. The dough had a very strange after taste.
Nicole says:
Hi Angela, thanks so much for reaching out! I’m sorry to hear it didn’t turn out as expected. The recipe note calls for 4 teaspoons of baking powder in total (2 teaspoons per 150g/1 cup of flour), and sometimes it’s easy to accidentally add a bit more, which can leave a slightly bitter aftertaste. If you give them another go with 4 teaspoons total, I think you’ll love the result! I hope your next batch is a winner. 😊