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    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    Lunchbox Mini Pizzas

    Published: Nov 25, 2021. Modified: Nov 25, 2021By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    Cold pizza in the lunchbox is the most awesome lunch ever according to my kids and these Lunchbox Mini Pizzas are perfect for having in the freezer so they can have an awesome lunch any time! Made with a simple yoghurt dough, they are quick and easy to make and only need 6 basic ingredients. Make a big batch in under 25 minutes! They even contain a veggie- zucchini that we call green cheese. Lunchbox Mini Pizzas are set to become a lunchbox favourite for you (and the kids!).

    Lunchbox Mini Pizzas on the bench and in a lunchbox
    Contents hide
    1 Why you're going to love this recipe
    2 What goes into the recipe
    3 How to make this recipe
    4 Expert Tips and FAQs
    5 More mini lunchbox recipes
    6 Lunchbox Mini Pizzas

    Why you're going to love this recipe

    Delicious hot or cold, pizza is the most awesome food! You can top it however you want and make it to suit everyone. I like to make it myself because then it has no nasties and because then I can hide some green cheese (zucchini) in it too. Making them mini for the lunchbox means we can always have pizza ready to go!

    • quick and easy to make
    • no dough rising
    • easy recipe
    • change the toppings to suit
    • freezer friendly and perfect for lunches
    • defrost easily by lunchtime
    • great for at home lunches too
    • perfect hot or cold
    • easy to make big or small, you don't have to use cutters!

    What goes into the recipe

    Ingredients for lunchbox mini pizzas: yoghurt, self raising flour, zucchini, tomato paste, prosciutto and cheese
    • greek yoghurt- I make my own (DIY yoghurt) and it is quick and easy to make. If you don't it's worth giving it a try, it's literally a 5 minute hands on process. Otherwise, the Greek Style Yoghurt you can get at the supermarket or any natural pot set yoghurt.
    • self raising flour- this is flour with the rising agent (baking powder) included. If you don't have self raising flour, you can add 2 tsps of baking powder per cup
    • prosciutto- if you prefer, this can be swapped for ham, bacon, even cooked chicken
    • zucchini- we call it green cheese! It pretty much melts down with the cheese and becomes barely noticeable.
    • tomato paste- is perfect for this recipe, you don't need a lot- only 2 tbsps will cover them all!

    How to make this recipe

    • Combine the yoghurt and self raising flour in a large bowl (or the bowl of your mixer!)
    • Mix until a cohesive dough is formed.
    • Pour out onto a lightly floured surface.
    • roll out to 5mm thick
    mixing the dough
    • Cut using cutters if you like, or just cut into squares or rounds.
    • Brush with tomato paste/pizza sauce.
    • Top with prosciutto.
    • Add grated zucchini
    Rolling the dough, cuttung the dough, brushing with tomato paste, adding prosciutto
    • Top with cheese.
    • Bake for 12 minutes at 200 degrees celsius or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
    Adding Zucchini, adding cheese, baking

    Expert Tips and FAQs

    Why doesn't the dough need to rise?

    Using yoghurt dough in these mini pizzas means that you don't need to wait for the dough to rise. The rising agent: self raising flour interacts with the acid in the yoghurt and produces a light, easy to manage dough that works really well for these mini pizzas.

    How do I freeze these lunchbox mini pizzas?

    Simple! Freeze until solid on a tray and then transfer to a container. They defrost well in the lunchbox, no need to defrost in the fridge!

    What lunchbox is in the photos?

    It's the brand new Yumbox Presto, it has a stainless steel tray and combination silicone, hard plastic top. You can get one here, from Mini Hippo (affiliate link).

    lunchbox mini pizzas on a bench being packed into a lunchbox

    More mini lunchbox recipes

    • Tuna Quiches
    • Mini cheese and spinach savoury tarts
    • Brown rice mini pizzas, gluten free, freezer friendly
    • The Best Choc Chip Mini Muffins, perfect for the lunchbox
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    Lunchbox Mini Pizzas

    Lunchbox mini pizzas, quick and easy to make and freezable!  Perfect for the lunch box or a snack at home for lunch. Kid friendly!
    4.58 from 14 votes
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    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 24 mini pizzas
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup greek yoghurt (I make my own)
    • 2 cups self raising flour
    • 2 tbsps tomato paste or leftover pasta sauce
    • ½ zucchini finely grated
    • 5 slices prosciutto cut into slivers
    • 1.5 cups grated cheese i grated some cheddar

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius. (392F)
    • Combine the yoghurt and flour in the bowl of a mixer and mix until a dough forms. (You can also do this by hand for about 5 minutes)
    • Tip onto a floured board and roll out (I rolled mine to 30 by 50 cms).
    • Cut the shapes you want from the dough. Large cutters that are wide work best.
    • Transfer onto a lined oven tray then top with tomato paste/ pasta sauce.
    • Add the prosciutto.
    • Next top with the zucchini.
    • Cover with cheese.
    • Re-roll the rest of the dough and make another lot!
    • Bake for 12 minutes at 200 degrees celsius (392F).

    Notes

    to freeze these pizzas: freeze flat on a tray and then transfer to a container when solid.
     
    other topping ideas:
    • ham and pineapple
    • salami and veggies
    • ham and zucchini
    • vegetarian
    • cooked chicken
    •  

    Recipe video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Sodium: 443mg | Sugar: 7g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Calories: 155kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fat: 6g | Protein: 10g | Carbohydrates: 15g
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    This post was originally published in November 2015, redone in 2018 and has been republished with new photos, new process shots and a video on November 23, 2021.

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    Comments

    1. Rhonda Mason says

      March 16, 2022 at 9:12 am

      Hello,

      Just wondering if each pizza needs to be individually wrapped in cling wrap before freezing?

      Thanks,
      Rhonda

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        March 20, 2022 at 11:49 am

        I freeze them flat and then transfer to a container. I don't individually wrap anything in the freezer, as I don't like the waste from doing that.

        Reply
    2. Teri Ross says

      September 08, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      Could I use natural unsweetened yoghurt instead of greek yoghurt?

      Reply
      • Christina says

        March 10, 2020 at 2:57 pm

        Yes i did and it turned out fine

        Reply
    3. Klute says

      June 26, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Do you pull them out of the freezer the night before or the morning of? I'm thinking they might not thaw quick enough

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        June 26, 2017 at 12:47 pm

        I tend to pull them out the night before and pop them in the fridge. Mainly because I use a really efficient cooler bag and ice brick!

        Reply
    4. Alex says

      February 01, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Thank you for this recipe! My daughter has just started reception and I've been stocking up the freezer! These were so easy and a total hit with my daughter and niece. (And me, haha!) Love your recipes 🙂

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        February 01, 2017 at 6:14 pm

        That's so fantastic! Thanks for sharing Alex!

        Reply
    5. Betty says

      January 23, 2017 at 11:21 am

      Do the children eat them heated at school or is it eaten at room or cool temperature? These look easy to make and delicious! I'm going to attempt to make them tonight to eat right away and freeze for at home snack but I would really love ve to pack them up for my child's lunch if they don't have to be heated and they still taste delicious cool with an ice pack. I'm new to packing his lunch and find it enjoyable but very stressful!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        January 23, 2017 at 2:23 pm

        They don't need to be reheated, just served cold! my kids love them!

        Reply
    6. erandi says

      May 02, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      Best pizza dough I have made. So yummy and so easy. Thank you

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        May 02, 2016 at 7:03 pm

        Glad you like it! It's one of our favourites too!

        Reply
    7. Kerry says

      January 21, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      My issue with snacks that have ham/prosciutto/bacon/chicken in them, is how do you kill the potential bacteria in them, being a 'meat' product, when you are taking them out of the fridge/freezer and putting them straight into a lunch box so they are never heated before consumption?

      Reply
      • Renu says

        February 05, 2021 at 5:02 pm

        I am thinking the same.Very new to lunchboxing🤔

        Reply
        • Kylie says

          February 05, 2021 at 7:26 pm

          Hi Renu,
          loads of things with ham, prosciutto etc go in the lunchbox cold. Not everything needs to be reheated. You might find this article interesting: https://kidgredients.com.au/food-safety-101-for-home-cooks/

          Reply
    8. goldcoastpost says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      I'll have to try making a gluten free version of this Kylie. I think I'll just swap the flour for GF flour and hope it works out. My son has yet to taste pizza, poor kid!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        November 24, 2015 at 9:26 pm

        Yes do! It should be ok!

        Reply
    9. Karen Gorlick says

      November 20, 2015 at 11:40 am

      Did you find the dough hook in the cutlery draw? Or in the toy box maybe? Hmmmmm.

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        November 20, 2015 at 11:58 am

        So close Karen....so close....

        Reply

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