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Next week we start up back-to-school. The start date has been pushed out two weeks from when we originally go back, but I think we needed this time to prepare. From my understanding, our new schedules for distance-learning will be far more rigid than they were in the spring. But there will be routine. And that is something that we thrive on! Our lunch break will be short, so I’ll be trying to squeeze in as much nutrition as possible in those few minutes. And this Bento Box Pizza Muffins Recipe is jam-packed with nutrition! Bonus? The kids will eat them up!
Why a bento box?
As a mom of three kids, I’ve learned to get creative. A few years ago I found that if I put my kids food into a cupcake tin or a bento box, they are 100% more likely to eat. I stocked up on a few small cupcake tins and bento boxes. Later I added a handful of silicone liners, and the rest is history.
What you’ll need for this recipe
It’s easy to make pizzas on bagels or mini naan; but this recipe twists it up a bit. So instead of crust, you’ll use flour, eggs, baking powder, milk, and vegetable oil. Add in some fresh tomatoes, tomato puree, cooked chicken, fresh cheese, and basil! Pro tip: make your life easy and use canned chicken or repurpose some of your rotisserie chicken!
Once prepared, the muffins will cook in approximately 25 minutes. You can prep this in advance for a weeks worth of lunches. Or, better yet, use some now and freeze the rest for later!
The Bento Box “extras”
Again, it may seem silly. But adding in some blueberries and carrot sticks just adds more ‘color’ and more fun for the kids! Use a mini cookie cutter in the shape of a star or a heart to jazz up kiwi slices!
Bento Box Pizza Bites Recipe
Pizza Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 cups of plain flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 3 tablespoons of tomato puree
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup of grated mozzarella + extra for topping
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a muffin tray with paper muffin liners.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters and cut the cooked chicken in chunks. Set Aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add the flour and baking powder. Mix.
- Add the vegetable oil, eggs, milk and tomato puree to the bowl. Whisk until batter is smooth.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cooked chicken, grated mozzarella, dried basil, salt and pepper. Gently mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin liners.
- Top with grated mozzarella.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 min until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
- ENJOY!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. To freeze just place into freezer bags.
Tell me — what’s your favorite bento box add-on for kids?!
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Yum, these look tasty! I will have to show my daughter. I bet she would like to have this for lunch!
These sound delicious. I know that my boys would enjoy these for lunch
My husband and I do not have kids but I would love this for lunch. This bento box sounds amazing and cant wait to try it out
This is so cute and appitizing. My grandson has no problem eating!
This looks SO yummy! We are always looking for new ideas to add to our lunches (and yes, I agree, bento boxes are the way to go!). I have never thought of a pizza muffin. How brilliant! i am bookmarking this post now – and I’ll be sure to make this with my little one. She would literally eat this up!
My son is so picky, but I’m sure this is something he would actually like! Thanks for this!
These would be so nice to have ready to grab and go during the days I work! Such an easy and delicious option!
I have to admit I’m not creative at all when it comes to the kitchen 😂. This bento box is so practical and healthy. The only thing for me would be taking out the chicken because I’m vegetarian. Also, would this same recipe work with coconut flour instead of white flour?
This is such a cute idea! I love the little muffins — perfect for kids’ lunches or snacks. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
What a great idea for back to school lunches or an easy to grab at home snack! I’ve never had a pizza muffin
omg this is the cutest bento box ever!!! I would love to make this for my kids, i kow they’d love it…Who doesn’t love Muffins…
I’ve been thinking about what would work for the kids when they go back to school for packed lunch. This would be a nice idea. They like pizza so a pizza muffin would probably go down well with them.
These pizza muffins look delicious. They are great for kids to take to school or to have a tasty snack in the afternoon. Great recipe.
I’ve never heard of pizza muffins before! They look yummy, just perfect for a school lunch! 🙂
No kids though but this sounds really tasty and great, Bento box is already good and I would love to try pizza muffin!
These look so delicous!!
wow these look for yummy! going to try making these tomorrow for lunch.
My kids love pizza in any form, so I bet they will love these muffins. I never would have thought of this!
These Pizza muffins look SO good! I will definitly have to make these for school lunches!
My wife is a big fun of pizza and she will love this.
These would be great for my kids 🙂
These would be great for my kids 🙂
I admire moms who do bento boxes. It takes a crazy amount of patience and creativity to be able to do this.