It's back to school time! And although my kids are now teenagers and making their own lunches most of the time, the lunch struggle is still very real. If my son could eat pizza every day, he would. And it's my job to manage that. So, when I heard about Pizza Dippers, I wanted to make my own healthier version.
These Healthy Pizza Dippers are healthier and simpler to make because I make them with 2 ingredient dough (which is simply self-rising flour and non-fat Greek yogurt - see Top Tip to make your own self-rising flour), pizza sauce, turkey pepperoni or low-fat ham/other sandwich meat and light cheddar cheese. Pizza Dippers are a teenager's dream lunch. They are also great for game day or movie night, as well as being Weight Watchers friendly @ 3 WW points.
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There are few things that make teenagers happier than pizza.... And when you have kids, you want to balance giving them treats to make them happy with making sure they eat healthy. These healthy pizza dippers are the best of both worlds- a healthy pizza treat!
If you're looking for more healthy and ready-to-eat lunches that will make your teens happy, check out these Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Teens (Ready to Eat)
🥘 Ingredient Notes
Healthier pizza recipes are hard to come by. So if you're looking for a recipe for lunches, snacks, or game day, give these a try! They are even Weight Watchers friendly. My kids have always eaten the same meals that I eat. There are no 'separate meals' in our house. Although they may be Weight Watchers friendly meals, they are simply 'healthy meals" and it is basic, healthy eating.
That's also how I grew up - I didn't even realize that many of my Mom's recipes were Weight Watchers recipes. As parents, we want to set them up for success and that includes teaching them healthy eating habits. They also happen to love my Weight Watchers Pizza and it's the same 2 ingredient dough I use in this recipe.
- Pizza sauce. I use Primo. You can use whatever brand you prefer.
- Turkey pepperoni. Turkey pepperoni has become a little more difficult to find, but you can generally find the Butterball brand at Walmart Super Centres. Turkey pepperoni sticks (also at Walmart) make a great substitute!
*See recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities
📖 Variations
The bonus is that you can mix up this simple recipe with different toppings and dips:
- Dips: Ranch, Alfredo, marinara, chipotle, buffalo wing sauce, garlic mayo dipping sauce, a spicy chipotle mayo dip, or simply pizza sauce- the dip possibilities are endless! Combine ranch dressing with a little buffalo sauce for a tangy, spicy dip.
- Other toppings: regular pepperoni, turkey sausage, low-fat ham, strips of bell pepper, green peppers, light feta cheese, Italian seasoning or add your favorite pizza toppings
Top tip
Self-rising flour is all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt added.
To make your own:
PER CUP (remember: this recipe needs 1.5 cups so multiply ingredients by 1.5):
Combine 1. cup of all-purpose flour with 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt.
🔢WW Points
These pepperoni pizza dippers are Weight Watchers friendly @ 3 WW points.
🔪How to Make Pizza Dippers
PREP: Preheat oven to 400°F/204°C. Spray a 9X13 baking sheet with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 1: Pizza Dough: Stir together yogurt and flour until a thick dough forms. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it forms a dough ball. Add a little more flour if it's too sticky. Begin rolling the dough, gradually spreading it evenly across the pan. You can use a rolling pin and/or your hands.
- Step 2: Spread pizza dough out level to the edges of a cookie sheet, in a large rectangle. Do not make pizza crust at the edges
- Step 3: Spread pizza sauce evenly.
- Step 4: Toppings: Then add cheddar cheese.
- Step 5:Add slices of pepperoni, distributing evenly.
- Step 6: Then add Parmesan cheese
- Step 7: Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven when golden brown and cool for 5-10 minutes. Slice into 7 long pieces widthwise with a pizza cutter. Then cut each piece in half, lengthwise. You will have 14 equal pieces. Dip! * You can use pizza sauce, Alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, buffalo sauce, ranch, or any sauce you wish
Recipe Tips
- Perfecting the Dough. If your 2-ingredient dough is too sticky, add more flour a little at a time until it becomes workable. Conversely, if it’s too dry, mix in a small amount of Greek yogurt until it comes together.
- Rolling the Dough. Use a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking. A rolling pin works well, but your hands can also help shape the dough evenly. Aim for a uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Cutting the Dippers. Allow the baked pizza to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This helps the toppings stay intact and prevents burns. Use a sharp pizza cutter or knife for clean, even slices.
Pizza Dippers are the perfect healthy school lunch because they are a 'ready-to-eat school lunch.' And everyone knows that pizza is just as awesome cold as it is hot! And not every kid has access to a microwave. And given the times we're living in now, there may be no microwave access for those who used to have it. And even if there is, some would opt not to use it. Our school recently sent a notification that kids need to have a ready-to-eat lunch.
🥗 What to eat with Pizza Dippers
I love to pack this lunch with vegetables (carrot sticks or cucumber slices), fruit, and a ready-to-eat healthy dessert like these Healthy Spinach Brownies, or this Healthy Blueberry Cornbread. These No Bake Healthy Chocolate Rocky Road Bars (shown) are also popular with my kids (my daughter's friends were begging her to share this one!)
I've noticed that as kids get older lunches don't necessarily get any easier. You still have to plan it, buy the ingredients, and make sure you are stocked with quick and easy things for them to grab. In fact, it can be harder because they get pickier. That's where this easy lunch comes in!
You can also serve them with different dips or as an after-school snack or game day snack.
🌡️Storing
These Healthy Pizza Dippers can be made ahead, frozen, heated, or eaten cold, making them the perfect lunch box meal because they are ready to eat.
The great thing about these Healthy Pizza Dippers school lunch is that they are a grab-and-go, cold lunch that can be made in advance and frozen.
Teens can help make it and older teenagers can make it themselves with my simple step-by-step directions in the recipe instructions. So, if you're looking for packed lunch ideas for kids (and parents) of all ages, then give these Healthy Pizza Dippers a try!
❔Recipe FAQ's
Absolutely! Pizza dippers are perfect as a cold lunch option, making them great for school lunches or on-the-go meals.
You can customize your pizza dippers with a variety of toppings like turkey sausage, strips of bell peppers, green peppers, light feta cheese, or your favorite pizza toppings.
Aside from pizza sauce, great options include ranch, marinara, Alfredo, buffalo sauce, chipotle sauce, or even a light garlic dip.
Yes, you can use regular Greek yogurt instead of non-fat. However, this may slightly increase the calorie and fat content of the pizza dippers.
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📋 Healthy Pizza Dippers Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
- 1.5 cups self-rising flour *see NOTES for substitution
- 1.5 cups non- fat plain Greek yogurt (0%) * you can substitute regular Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup - of your fave pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar * or substitute light mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup turkey pepperoni or low-fat meat *15 thin sliced pieces
- 3 Tbsp light or non- fat Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F/204 degrees C. Spray 9X13 baking sheet with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
Dough
- Stir together yogurt and flour until a thick dough forms. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it forms a dough ball. Add a little more flour if it's too sticky.1.5 cups self-rising flour, 1.5 cups non- fat plain Greek yogurt (0%)
- Begin rolling dough, gradually spreading it evenly across the pan. You can use a rolling pin and/or your hands.
- Spread pizza dough out level to the edges on cookie sheet. Do not make crust at the edges
Toppings
- Spread pizza sauce evenly,¾ cup - of your fave pizza sauce
- Then add cheddar cheese.1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar
- Add meat, distributing evenly.½ cup turkey pepperoni or low-fat meat
- Then add Parmesan cheese.3 tablespoon light or non- fat Parmesan cheese
- Bake 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5-10 minutes
- Slice into 7 long pieces widthwise
- Then cut each piece in half, lengthwise. You will have 14 pieces
- And dip! * You can use pizza sauce, Alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, buffalo sauce, ranch or any sauce you wish.
Notes
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- Perfecting the Dough. If your 2-ingredient dough is too sticky, add more flour a little at a time until it becomes workable. Conversely, if it’s too dry, mix in a small amount of Greek yogurt until it comes together.
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- Rolling the Dough. Use a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking. A rolling pin works well, but your hands can also help shape the dough evenly. Aim for a uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
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- Cutting the Dippers. Allow the baked pizza to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This helps the toppings stay intact and prevents burns. Use a sharp pizza cutter or knife for clean, even slices.
Leigh
I make pizza similar to this with everyone getting the toppings they want. But after reading your post,I'm now going to make them specifically for school lunches. My question is, when do you freeze this...before or after cooking??
Terri Gilson
Hi Leigh,
I would freeze them AFTER cooking 🙂
Enjoy!
Terri
Cynthia Priest
I love making pizza but don’t like the wait times for yeast to rise. The idea of using Greek yogurt and flour for pizza is brilliant! Thank you for sharing. Will try this for my sons’ preschool lunches.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Cynthia! I agree - rising time sucks! Hope your son enjoys it 🙂
Kristen
These are perfect for our daughter! She will love the size, and she goes crazy for any kind of dip!
NANCY
great bite size for kids!!
Vanessa
My two boys would love these! Always looking for ideas to fill them up.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Vanessa! Hope they enjoy them - my kids loved them!
Ivory Hauptly
Mind if I share your post on GPLUS? It's very Zeitgeist-y!
Terri Gilson
Hi Ivory,
Sure, but not the whole recipe, please! Some of the recipe and a link to my post would be great.
Thanks
Terri
Sabrina
These are brilliant, my kids love you! And I do too, this is a really easy and great pizza dough recipe and my son is totally excited about having these in his lunch. Really simple and really tasty.
Terri Gilson
Glad you loved them, Sabrina!