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Quick and Healthy Pizza

Monday October 26, 2009
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100 calories

1 mini pizza

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Is it necessary to add 3/4 of a pound of cheese to a pizza to have it be delicious? Do you need a cheese stuffed crust to have a great eating experience? I don't think so.

I do think that the taste of pizza is fantastic. The crunch of the crust, the tang of the sauce, and the softness of the cheese make it a very satisfying food. Why else would there be pizza joints every where you look?

But, as with any fast food, if you let someone else cook if for you (such as Pizza Hut, Dominos, or Uno's), they are going to kill you on calories. And, once you have it in front of you, just try to stop at one slice.

So, what do you do? Make your own! Here is a really simple suggestion to satisfy a pizza craving and it is an excellent snack size serving. Of course, you can also make your own crust, etc., and I will cover that in another post, but for now you need:

whole wheat English muffins
pizza sauce
low-fat mozzarella shredded cheese

The English muffin you purchase should be whole wheat, because we are aiming for a healthy snack. Whole wheat bread has many more nutrients than white.

The pizza sauce can be any tomato based sauce, but it should NOT include cheese. Check the label - so many pasta sauces on the market now include a form of cheese. The problem, again, is the added calories, which almost none of us need.

Split the muffin, spread some sauce, and use 1/8 cup of cheese (that is one-half of 1/4 cup) and you got a 100 calorie snack. Put it in a toaster-oven or under the broiler for a few minutes and you are done. (Do not use the microwave - it will turn out yucky).

How did we get to 100 calories? 50 for the English muffin, 10 for the sauce, and 40 calories for the cheese

And now you have a chance to add some Pineapple or other fruit or vegetable to make it even more healthy!

Finally, kids love this for an after-school snack. They can make it themselves, which is always a bonus.

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7 Comments:

I literally grew up on these. As soon as I was old enough to work the broiler myself (no toaster ovens back then!) my mom was off the hook for a healthy snack! She also taught me to make egg creams, but that's another story! Did you see my Halloween Pizza version?? http://thecookersblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/healthy-halloween-lunchtime-laughter.html

Katherine on October 26, 2009

My family and I recently tried these. They were good, but a little soggy with the tomato sauce going on the muffin before broiling. Anyhow, we decided to go more crunchy! We took the triscuit crackers (I like the cracked pepper, the rest of the family does the reduced fat), then add the sauce and LF cheese, then microwave until cheese it melted. Many "mini pizzas", VERY quick, low calorie and tasty! Just food for thought. :)

Theresa on November 16, 2009

Do you think we should have toasted the muffin before we put the sauce on? That would probably make it crispier.

Snack Snoop Lisa on November 17, 2009

I made these the other night. Started with the crock pot of 2 pounds of chicken breast and 16 oz Frank's Red Hot. After that cooked on low for 5 hours, I shredded the chicken and put back in the sauce. I then broiled 1/2 of a muffin till crispy. Then added 1/4 cup of the chicken with 1 tsp Marzetti light ranch dressing (serving size 2 T). Added to muffin and broiled till hot. Then added the mozzarella. Melted. YUM! Buffalo chicken pizza in a snap. Well, sort of!

Lori on March 1, 2010

English muffin pizzas are delicious!!! They have been a staple in my family since I was growing up :) And yes, if you toast the english muffin a little then add the sauce and cheese it won't be soggy! YUM!

Lisa on March 5, 2010

If you're having a problem with a soggy pizza, carve out some of extra bread in the english muffin and got light on the sauce (saves calories too.) Also, make sure you cook the pizza long enough so it gets a little crispy. :)

Hana Banana on March 15, 2010