Easy Pita Pizza For Kids (2 Ways!)
This easy toddler- and kid-friendly dinner is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. Pita pizzas are simple to prep, easily customizable, and cook up in minutes, plus no fancy dough required! Great for busy weeknights or letting little ones take the lead in the kitchen.
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Servings: 5 pita pizzas
Calories: 577kcal
Ingredients
- 5 whole wheat pitas
Barbecue Tex-Mex Pita Pizzas
- 1 cup barbecue sauce more or less as needed
- ¾ cup corn
- ¾ cup black beans
- ¾ cup red peppers diced
- ¾ cup shredded chicken optional, omit if wanting a veggie pizza
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- cilantro optional, to garnish
Classic Pizza Style
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- ¾ cup mushrooms sliced
- ¾ cup red peppers diced
- ¾ cup pineapple
- any other toppings of choice
- 1 ½ cups mozarella cheese
- basil optional, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Setup a pizza-making station. Lay the pitas out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or on the counter for decorating. Place toppings in small, kid-safe bowls if little ones are helping.
- Add sauce of choice to each pita and spread evenly. Add toppings (except for any fresh herbs), then finish with a sprinkle of cheese on top.
- Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pitas are crisp.
- Top with any herbs like basil or cilantro. Slice into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Cooling Tip: Let the pizzas cool for a couple of minutes before serving, the cheese can be hot and bubbly right out of the oven.
- Toddler Helpers: Even young toddlers can help spoon sauce or sprinkle cheese! Just pre-chop any toppings for easier grabbing.
- Dips Make It Fun: Serve with a little side of ranch, yogurt dip, or even extra pizza sauce for dunking.
- Allergy Adaptations: Use dairy-free cheese or gluten-free pita if needed, both versions still work great!
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1498mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2279IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 4mg