25 Healthy & Easy Pizza Recipes: Homemade Tasty Ideas for Kids

Who says pizza can’t be part of a healthy meal plan? With a little creativity, homemade pizzas can be nutritious, delicious, and a fun way to get kids involved in the kitchen. By using wholesome ingredients and steering clear of highly processed toppings, you can turn this classic favorite into a balanced and exciting meal that kids and parents will both love. Here are 25 healthy and delicious pizza ideas for kids: 

 

1. Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza

 

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat pizza dough
• Tomato sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out dough and spread sauce.
3. Top with veggies and cheese.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes.
5. Slice and serve warm.

 

2. Cauliflower Crust Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower (riced)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup mozzarella
• Tomato sauce, toppings of choice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix riced cauliflower, egg, and cheese.
3. Shape into a crust on parchment paper.
4. Bake for 12 minutes, then add toppings.
5. Bake another 10 minutes and enjoy!

 

3. Pesto & Cheese Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Pesto sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Cherry tomatoes (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread pesto on rolled dough.
3. Add mozzarella and tomatoes.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
5. Slice and serve

 

4. Greek-Style Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Tomato sauce
• Feta cheese
• Black olives, red onion, cucumber slices

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread sauce over dough.
3. Add feta, olives, and onion.
4. Bake for 12–14 minutes.
5. Top with cucumber before serving.

 

5. Protein-Packed Chicken & Spinach Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Alfredo or tomato sauce
• Grilled chicken (shredded)
• Baby spinach
• Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread sauce on dough.
3. Top with chicken, spinach, and cheese.
4. Bake for 14–16 minutes.
5. Serve hot!

 

6. Zucchini Crust Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchinis (grated and squeezed dry)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup mozzarella
• Tomato sauce and toppings

Directions:

1. Mix zucchini, egg, and cheese.
2. Shape into a thin crust.
3. Bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes.
4. Add sauce and toppings.
5. Bake another 8–10 minutes.

 

7. Quinoa Crust Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• Tomato sauce and toppings

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Blend quinoa, egg, and cheese.
3. Press into crust shape and bake 10 minutes.
4. Add sauce and toppings.
5. Bake another 10 minutes.

 

8. Sweet Potato Crust Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1/2 cup flour (any type)
• 1 egg
• Sauce and toppings

Directions:

1. Mix sweet potato, flour, and egg.
2. Form a crust and bake at 400°F for 12 minutes.
3. Spread sauce.
4. Add toppings.
5. Bake until cheese melts.

 

9. Oat Flour Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Sauce and toppings

Directions:

1. Mix oat flour, water, and baking powder.
2. Form dough and press onto pan.
3. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
4. Add sauce and toppings.
5. Bake for another 10 minutes

 

10. Mushroom & Ricotta Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Ricotta cheese
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread ricotta over dough.
3. Add mushrooms.
4. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake 12–15 minutes.

 

11. Spinach & Feta Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Tomato sauce
• Baby spinach
• Feta cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread sauce on dough.
3. Add spinach and feta.
4. Bake 12–14 minutes.
5. Slice and enjoy!

 

12. BBQ Chicken Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• BBQ sauce
• Cooked shredded chicken
• Red onions
• Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread BBQ sauce on dough.
3. Top with chicken, onion, and cheese.
4. Bake 14–16 minutes.
5. Serve warm.

 

13. Hummus & Roasted Veggie Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Hummus
• Roasted zucchini, carrots, and peppers

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread hummus on dough.
3. Add roasted veggies.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes.
5. Slice and serve.

 

14. Broccoli & Cheddar Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Alfredo sauce
• Steamed broccoli florets
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Spread Alfredo sauce on dough.
2. Add broccoli and cheese.
3. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
4. Cool slightly.
5. Cut and serve.

 

15. Tomato Basil Margherita Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Tomato sauce
• Sliced tomatoes
• Fresh basil
• Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Spread sauce and add toppings.
3. Bake 10–12 minutes.
4. Garnish with extra basil.
5. Serve hot.

 

16. Cottage Cheese & Spinach Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Cottage cheese
• Baby spinach
• Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread cottage cheese over dough.
3. Add spinach and mozzarella.
4. Bake 12–14 minutes.
5. Serve warm.

 

17. Chickpea Crust Pizza

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 3/4 cup water
• Salt
• Tomato sauce and toppings

Directions:

1. Whisk chickpea flour with water.
2. Cook in a skillet to form a crust.
3. Top with sauce and veggies.
4. Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
5. Slice and enjoy.

 

18. Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Tomato sauce
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Black olives
• Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Spread sauce on dough.
2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
3. Sprinkle cheese.
4. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
5. Serve.

 

19. Almond Flour Crust Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
•  Sauce and toppings

Directions:

1. Mix flour, egg, and baking powder.
2. Shape into crust and bake 8 minutes at 400°F.
3. Add sauce and toppings.
4. Bake 8 more minutes.
5. Enjoy!

 

20. Eggplant & Mozzarella Pizza

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Grilled eggplant slices
• Mozzarella cheese
• Tomato sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread sauce on dough.
3. Add eggplant and mozzarella.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes.
5. Serve hot.

 

21. Kale & Mushroom Pizza

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Sautéed kale
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spread kale and mushrooms over dough.
3. Sprinkle cheese.
4. Bake 14 minutes.
5. Slice and enjoy.

 

22. Roasted Garlic & Herb Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Roasted garlic cloves
• Mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary)
• Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Spread garlic over dough.
2. Sprinkle herbs and cheese.
3. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
4. Cool slightly.
5. Slice and enjoy.

 

23. Spinach & Blue Cheese Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Baby spinach
• Blue cheese crumbles
• Olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Top dough with spinach and cheese.
3. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Bake 12–14 minutes.
5. Serve immediately

 

24. Rye Pizza with Figs, Fennel, Gorgonzola & Hazelnuts

 

 

Ingredients:

• Rye pizza crust
• Fresh figs (sliced)
• Fennel (thinly sliced)
• Gorgonzola cheese
• Hazelnuts (chopped)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Top crust with fennel, figs, and cheese.
3. Bake for 12 minutes.
4. Sprinkle hazelnuts after baking.
5. Slice and serve.

 

25. Brie & Potato Pizza

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Thinly sliced potatoes
• Brie cheese
• Olive oil
• Fresh rosemary

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Layer potatoes and brie on dough.
3. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle rosemary.
5. Bake for 15 minutes.

 

Fun Ways to Involve Kids in Pizza Making

 

Making pizza can be more than just a meal—it can be a full-blown adventure! Here are some fun and engaging ways to involve kids in pizza making, turning it into a creative and delicious family activity:

1. Create a DIY Pizza Station

Set up a "build-your-own-pizza" station by laying out bowls filled with different toppings like sliced veggies, pepperoni, shredded chicken, olives, pineapple, and a variety of cheeses. Give each child their own mini pizza dough or crust. Let them choose whatever toppings they like and assemble their own unique creations. Kids will love having the freedom to make choices and seeing their pizzas come to life!

2. Shape the Dough into Fun Designs

Before adding toppings, encourage kids to get imaginative by shaping their dough into different forms. Hearts, stars, animals, or even their initials are all fun ideas! Help younger kids by demonstrating how to gently stretch and shape the dough without tearing it. These playful shapes make the pizza even more exciting to eat—and show off!

3. Make Faces or Patterns with Toppings

Turn pizza decorating into an art project! Challenge kids to create funny faces using mushrooms for eyes, a pepper slice for a mouth, and olives for buttons. They can also make colorful patterns like rainbows or spirals with different vegetables. It's a great way to encourage them to use a variety of toppings (and maybe sneak in a few extra veggies!).

4. Let Them Spread the Sauce & Cheese

Even the youngest kitchen helpers can get involved by spreading the sauce with a spoon or ladle and sprinkling handfuls of cheese. These tasks are simple, satisfying, and help kids feel like they're really part of the cooking process. Plus, a little extra cheese never hurt anyone!

5. Turn It into a Cooking Game

Make pizza night even more exciting by turning it into a friendly competition. Challenge kids to invent their very own "signature pizza" with a creative name, like "Superhero Supreme" or "Rainbow Garden Delight." You can even judge pizzas based on creativity, use of ingredients, or most colorful design—everyone’s a winner because they get to eat their delicious creation!

 

Conclusion

 

Homemade pizza is a delicious way to serve up health, happiness, and creativity all in one meal. With endless ways to customize and lots of opportunities for family fun, pizza night will easily become the most exciting (and nutritious) day of the week!