Mini Pizzas

This simple recipe offers a great starting point for trialling new and familiar foods and combinations. Students can be creative and use the toppings they choose from the ones available to create their own mini pizza. Students can also nurture their food skills by successfully preparing their ingredients, and using an oven or toaster oven. Teachers can provide the full recipe on the board for the class to follow or print out recipe cards for each table group.

Level:

Elementary K-3

Elementary 4-6

Early learning

Family

Language:

English

(Click here for French version)

Mini Pizzas

When you download or order a resource, we may contact you to improve resources and your experience. You can opt out of these messages at any time. By providing your email, you agree to DFC’s Privacy Policy and Legal Statement. For any questions or help please reach out to albertanutrition@dfc-plc.ca.

How to create this recipe in your classroom:

Two to three days before you make the pizza, have a class discussion about what toppings they would like to try. Have students pick two to three toppings from each category. We have provided a list of ideas below; however, students can also come up with their own list.
Grocery shop before the day of your class.
On your cooking day, divide students into cooking teams of about four to six.
Provide topping bowls for each team to share. Suggested quantities are provided below.
Provide the recipe to the class or print individual sheets for your students to follow.
Have students follow the recipe and assist as needed.
Cooked or uncooked, eat together.

Supplies:

Ingredients for pizzas (list below)
Recipe to put on board for students (PDF download)
Baking sheet - one per table group
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Toaster oven or oven
Utensils for serving and eating
Cloths, towels or paper towels

Ingredients:

English muffins - one per two students
Pizza sauce - ½ cup (125 mL) per 12 students
Assorted toppings

Topping ideas

Protein Foods:

Cheese (provide 1 cup of each cheese to every table group):

Mozzarella
Feta
Parmesan cheese
Cheddar cheese
Swiss cheese
Ricotta cheese

Meat and Plant Protein Foods (provide ½ cup of each choice to every table group):

Canned shrimp
Cooked ground beef
Cooked sliced chicken breast
Canned lentils, rinsed
Canned black beans, rinsed

Vegetables and Fruits (provide 1 cup of each choice to every table group):

Tomatoes
Onion
Broccoli
Corn
Zucchini
Bell peppers
Sun dried tomatoes
Spinach
Mushrooms

Flavour Boosters (provide 2 Tbsp of each choice to every table group):

Basil (dry or fresh)
Pitted olives
Oregano (dry or fresh)
Parsley (dry or fresh)

More recipes to explore

Look no further for easy recipes you can make in the classroom!

Explore more

See more details

Early learning

Elementary K-3

Elementary 4-6

Yummy Hummus

This simple recipe will allow students to practice their food skills by using a variety[...]

See more details

Early learning

Elementary K-3

Elementary 4-6

Easy Yogurt Parfait

Cooking in the classroom is an excellent opportunity for students to use their senses to[...]

See more details

Early learning

Elementary K-3

A Guide to Cooking Techniques

This resource provides descriptions and visual demonstrations for techniques such as measuring,[...]

See more details

Early learning

Elementary K-3

Helpful Tips for Cooking with Kids

See more details

Subscribe to our newsletter

Teaching kids about food and health is no easy task! Want free resources developed by leaders in nutrition education sent right to your inbox? Tell us a bit more about yourself.

Who are you?

By clicking “Subscribe” you’re authorizing Dairy Farmers of Canada to send an email newsletter to the email address provided above. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link displayed in the footer of every newsletter. For more information, check out our privacy policy or contact us.