Whole Wheat Pizza Muffins
Recipe makes: 8 muffins (one muffin per serving)
Preparation time: 1.5 hours (dough) 15 minutes (muffins)
Cook time: 20 minutes
Equipment: (Dough)
Measuring jug, measuring cup, measuring spoon, plastic wrap or tea towel, 1 large bowl, 1 medium bowl.
Equipment: Muffins
Cutting board, knife, measuring cup, measuring spoon, muffin tin, small, metal spatula, cooling rack.
What you need to make this recipe:
- 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup warm water (approx. 100-110 Fahrenheit)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp olive oil
- Pam spray (1-2 sec sprays)
- 1 cup low fat pizza blend cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup low sodium marinara sauce
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 small onion (diced)
How to make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Step 1: Measure warm water in measuring jug and then ensure it is at the appropriate temperature (water should be slightly warmer than body temperature).
Step 2: Add sugar and yeast. Allow yeast time to ‘feed’ on sugar and activate in the water (about 10 minutes).
Step 3: In separate large bowl combine flour, salt and olive oil.
Step 4: After yeast is ready, add to the bowl with flour mixture and mix with clean hands until dough starts to pull away from sides of the bowl.
Step 5: On a lightly floured surface knead dough for 5 minutes until the dough feels soft.
Step 6: Using pam spray, spray sides of a medium-size bowl and let dough rest for 30 minutes in a warm area covered with a tea towel or plastic wrap.
Step 7: After dough has had time to rise, remove from bowl and place on clean surface again and portion into 8 balls (about 38g each).
Step 8: Place each ball in a sprayed muffin tin and then press the balls down to make a well so the dough touches the sides of the muffin tin.
Step 9: Cover the muffin tin with the towel and set aside in a warm area again for 1 hour.
How to make Whole Wheat Pizza Muffins:
Step 1: preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Dice veggies and set aside.
Step 3: Add the marinara sauce first and then 2 tbsp of cheese to each pizza muffin dough.
Step 4: Add veggie toppings to the pizza muffin dough.
Step 5: Place muffin tin in the center of the oven on the middle rack.
Step 6: Bake pizza muffins for 20 minutes, the dough should be fully cooked, and the cheese should be melted and caramelized on top.
Step 7: Remove pizza muffins from tin using small metal spatula, place on wire cooling rack and allow to cool slightly before serving (5-10 minutes).
Allergy information:
Contains wheat and milk
About this recipe:
This recipe is high in fibre and protein. Fibre helps maintain a healthy gut and protein is important to help with muscle repair.
Substitutions:
To make this recipe gluten-free using whole wheat gluten free flour
To make this recipe milk free use a plant-based cheese alternative.
Storage information:
Store in an air-tight refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts Table
Nova Scotia School Food and Beverage Standard: Maximum
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