Lunchbox Pizza Muffins (Freezer-Friendly and Kid-Approved)
These lunchbox pizza muffins are cheesy, portable, and kid-approved. Made with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, they’re perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or party platters—and they freeze beautifully for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins (about 4 servings)
- Category: Snack, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup mini pepperoni (or finely chopped regular)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and pizza sauce.
- Add flour, baking powder, and Italian seasoning, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving or packing into lunchboxes.
Notes
- Swap pepperoni for sausage, ham, or vegetarian toppings.
- Use whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
- Add veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for nutrition.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; reheat before serving.
- Serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic butter for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 muffins
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
