English Muffin Pizzas - KNEP - Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

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English Muffin Pizzas

Servings:2Serving Size:1/2 english muffin or 1 mini pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

  • Whole-grain English muffins (1 per 2 children)
  • Pizza sauce (1 tablespoon per child)
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese (1 tablespoon per child)
  • Variety of vegetables (2 tablespoons per child)

Directions:

  1.  Give each child one half of a muffin, a tablespoon of pizza sauce and cheese, and 2 tablespoons of vegetables.
  2. Allow them to make their own pizzas.
  3. If an oven is available, toast the pizzas until the cheese melts (optional).

Notes

  • Almost anything can go on pizza. Some people like pineapple. Let your imagination run wild!
  • If an English muffin isn’t available, a sandwich bun can be substituted. 

 

Source: LEAP...for Health: Nutrition Education Program, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: 100 calories; 2g fat; 1g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 5mg cholesterol; 210mg sodium; 16g carbohydrate; 0g fiber; 2g sugar; 0g added sugar; Sg protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 8% Daily Value of calcium; 6% Daily Value of Iron; 2% Daily Value of potassium.