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.
Watch how to make Mini Lunchbox Pizzas
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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.
Nutrition information
Disclaimer re gluten-free and dairy-free recipes
Kathy says:
Can these be made with gluten free flour?
And how would you make them?
Nicole says:
Hi Kathy, others have tried with GF flour (just using it the same way as the regular flour) and the recipe has worked well for them, but I haven’t yet tried it myself. I will be doing some tests, though! Nic
Jan says:
I tried these and they turned out great! But i have a question, the base of my pizzas were dry (not nice and greasy like the ones in your video), how do i get them to be like yours?
Nicole says:
Hi Jan, did you use full-fat cheese and peperoni? The ingredients used supply a lot of the oil, which tends to grease the base. Maybe you used “healthier” ingredients … not like me who went for the full-fat experience! 😂 I hope this helps. Nic x
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