Easy Pizza Muffins for Toddler and Kids
These delightful pizza muffins are a fun, kid-friendly snack that are quick to prepare and customizable for various tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices (or other toppings of choice)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil or oregano for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl until well combined.
- Combine the milk, egg, and vegetable oil in another bowl until smooth and uniform.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni (or your choice of toppings) into the batter.
- Fill the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Top with extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a cheesy crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil or oregano if desired.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter; customize toppings to your liking.