Pepperoni Pizza Bites
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4.9
Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Description
The dough for Pepperoni Pizza Bites blends oat flour, egg whites, plain Greek yogurt, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt for a flavorful crust base. This mixture is portioned evenly into a well-oiled mini muffin tin, where the dough is shaped to cover the bottom and sides of each cup. After parbaking briefly at 425°F to set the crust, the bites are topped with marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, and small pieces of pepperoni.
These mini baked treats mimic classic pizza flavors with the convenience of handheld size and a crust that is soft yet holds together when picked up. The yogurt adds moisture and a slight tartness that complements the spices and toppings. Enjoy these bites as appetizers, snacks, or a fun twist on pizza for parties or casual meals.
The recipe notes suggest carefully spooning and forming the dough in the muffin cups for even crust thickness, as well as pre-baking to ensure the base cooks through before adding toppings, which prevents sogginess and yields a firmer, more satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup oat flour
- 6 tbsp egg white, liquid form
- 1½ cup Greek yogurt plain, non-fat
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¾ tbsp mozzarella cheese shredded
- 15 lices pepperoni
Instructions
For the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, egg whites, Greek yogurt, baking powder, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder until combined.
- Spray a mini muffin tin with oil. Put a spoonful of dough into 48 wells. Do your best to get the wells filled evenly. I find that a small cookie scoop is easiest but a spoon works as well. With some practice you'll get better at eyeballing the size.
- Form the dough into the shape of the well. I find this step easiest if you use a pointy spoon, put the spoon in the center of the dough, and drag the back of the spoon up the sides while applying a little pressure on the well of the muffin tin on all sides. I like to fill all of the wells first, then go through and form the wells, then redistribute any dough as needed to make them more even.
- Parbake the dough for 4-6 minutes.
For the Topping
- Measure out the sauce and cheese and pepperoni. Cut the pepperoni into small pieces to fit on top. (If you're not worried about exact calories, just eyeball it. Your life will be easier.)
- Top each pizza bite with sauce, cheese, then pepperoni over the top. Bake for an additional 6-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Storage
- Once the bites are at room temperature, add them to a Fresh & Save Bag, label the bag with the name and date and freeze.
- To the reheat the pizza bites, air fry or microwave them. I air fry at 400°F until they are hot or microwave them for 1-2 minutes or until thawed based on the power of your microwave. Air frying to reheat is my preferred method.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1.1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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