Today’s recipe is a small bite with a big punch your whole family is going to love! Welcome to the virtual recipe library, Lunch Box Pizza Bites. Yes, just like those bites you love with a healthier twist. I love this recipe because it can be made with almost any topping mix-ins you like. So excited to try this one!

Lunchbox Pizza Bites

Servings: 7 (3 muffins each)

INGREDIENTS:

¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)

1 tsp. dried oregano

¾ tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. onion powder

¾ cup unsweetened almond milk

1 large egg

¼ cup + 2 Tbsp. finely chopped turkey pepperoni, nitrate-free

¼ cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

¼ cup Parmesan cheese

1 cup of your favorite sauce (optional, for dipping!)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. Lightly coat a mini-muffin pan with spray; set aside.

3. Add flour, oregano, baking powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to a large mixing bowl; stir to combine.

4. Add almond milk and egg to a small mixing bowl; whisk to combine. Add almond milk mixture to flour mixture; stir until well combined. Add pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese; stir to combine.

5. Divide batter evenly among prepared pan (approximately 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. per cup); bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool until you can handle the pan.

6. Remove pizza bites by cutting straight down around edges with a paring knife. Serve with sauce for dipping (if desired).

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