This healthy, gluten free recipe idea is a kid pleaser! Quinoa Pizza Bites make a nutritious meal or snack the whole family will love. The perfect pizza alternative that’s so easy to make.
This recipe was originally published on The NY Melrose Family.
Kid-Friendly Quinoa Pizza Bites
Eureka! I found it! A healthy recipe every single one of my 4 adorable, yet discerning kiddos actually likes. It’s definitely a Healthy Food Recipe and it’s super easy to make! It’s like finding gold! Quinoa Pizza Bites are delicious and a great alternative to traditional pizza, which is usually high in fat and sodium.
Over the years, I’ve tried a kazillion recipes that I think the kids will like, only to have a ton of leftovers that no one will eat. I literally thought I struck it rich the day every one of the kids thought this recipe was super good! The only other recipe they have all agreed on lately is this yummy Tater Tot Casserole.
Maybe it’s because it has the word pizza in it. Who knows. It’s a winner in our house.
The kids also love this Crockpot Pizza Casserole.
Benefits of Quinoa
If you don’t know quinoa the super food, let me introduce you.
Quinoa seeds {yes, it’s a seed, not a grain} contain all the essential amino acids like lysine and small quantities of calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Quinoa also provides small amounts of omega-3 fatty acid and fiber. It’s also considered a complete protein…what other seed or grain can do that? Quinoa is gluten-free and easy to digest, so those with sensitivities can enjoy this one.
How to Make Gluten Free Quinoa Pizza Bites
With your left over cooked quinoa, these Pizza Bites can be on the table in 20 minutes and only requires one bowl for prep. (That’s my kind of recipe!)
First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Next, place all your ingredients, except your parmesan cheese and pizza sauce in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
Now, fill the mini muffin cups and you’re ready to bake! Finally, top with parmesan cheese and broil for 30 seconds to a minute. Watch closely so they don’t burn. Your Quinoa Pizza Bites are done when they’re golden brown.
Tips for Making Quinoa Pizza Bites
- You can use any type of cheese for this recipe, but mozzarella is my top choice.
- You can use regular or turkey pepperoni in this recipe.
- To freeze for later, place baked cups on a cookie sheet and then freeze until solid. Then, transfer to a freezer bag. To thaw, microwave for 20-40 seconds depending on how many bites you’re reheating.
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Kid Friendly Quinoa Pizza Bites
This healthy, gluten free recipe idea is a kid pleaser! Quinoa Pizza Bites make a nutritious meal or snack the whole family will love. The perfect pizza alternative that’s so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni or veggies optional
- Marinara Sauce for dipping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees and then spray a mini muffin tin VERY well with nonstick spray and set aside.
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Add all ingredients except parmesan cheese and pizza sauce to a large bowl and stir to combine. Fill mini muffin tin cups to the top with the mixture then place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Top with remaining parmesan cheese and broil for about 30 seconds to 1 minute (watch them closely, they burn easily) Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from cups. Serve with warmed pizza sauce.
Recipe Notes
Store leftover quinoa pizza bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat before serving.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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This recipe is so simple, the kids could certainly help!
Everyone loves pizza, right? So give this recipe for Quinoa Pizza Bites a try! Make it with pepperoni, add olives, or plain cheese and watch your kids gobble up the healthy, protein-packed goodness.
If you’re looking for other ways to use your leftover quinoa, try these Mini Quinoa Mini Frittatas. The kids call them cupcake quiches…how cute is that!
Everything is Better in Miniature
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If you know me, you know I love to use my mini cupcake pan for much more than cupcakes. I’ve been on a cookie cup kick lately. You have to try these Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Cheesecake Filling. YUM! If you don’t have a mini cupcake pan…you should! Everything tastes better in miniature!
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These look delicious and so fun!
Great recipe, Erin! I can’t wait to try it. 🙂 I bet my kiddos will love it! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Allergy Free Thursdays!
It’s so nice when you find a kid-friendly, healthy recipe! Enjoy and let me know what your kids think! I need to make some more of these and have them in the freezer for a quick dinner!
These look so yummy! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Yes!! It’s so yummy and so great that both the kids and us parents like it too!!
I do believe my grandchildren would gobble these up quickly. So glad you shared this yummy recipe with us at Merry Monday. Tweeted.
Ahh,thanks, Shirley! I think the grandkids will love them…and you can feel good about giving them something healthy!