The Best Easy Pizza Lunch Muffins
These savory Pizza Lunch Muffins are the ultimate meal-prep solution, combining classic pizza flavors with whole grains and hidden vegetables in a perfectly portable, freezer-friendly bite. Ideal for school lunches, picky eaters, and busy families.
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 170kcal
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Silicone muffin liners
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach or grated carrots
- 1 cup Marinara sauce for dipping on the side
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and olive oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (be careful not to overmix).
- Gently fold in the shredded mozzarella, mini pepperoni, and the finely chopped spinach or carrots.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve immediately or store in the freezer for future meal-prepped lunches. Serve with marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
Calories: 170 | Protein: 8g | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 400mg