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Lunchbox pizza muffins

Lunchbox Pizza Muffins


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  • Author: Megan Foster
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

A kid-friendly savory muffin packed with classic pizza flavors, perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, and freezer meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 400 grams tomato purée (passata)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced ham
  • 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. Whisk tomato purée, olive oil, and egg together until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and Italian herbs.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in cheese, ham, and spinach.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  7. Optionally sprinkle extra cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. Cool slightly and serve.

Notes

  1. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  2. Freeze for up to 4 months.
  3. Use pepperoni, chicken, mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers as variations.
  4. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Mini muffins require a shorter baking time.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: New Zealand

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 219
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 294
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 26