Mini Pizza Snacks
These mini pizza snacks are an easy way to satisfy that craving while staying gluten-free and low-carb! It’s the perfect midday snack for toddlers, picky eaters, pizza lovers, and busy students.
When a salty craving hits, you only need 15 minutes and 3 ingredients to satisfy it with these Mini Pizza Snacks! They are perfect for snacking on movie nights, after school, during late night sleepovers, or any time a little pizza flavor can improve your life! They’re great hot or cold, so don’t be surprised to find yourself chowing down on leftovers right in front of the fridge tonight!
Why you’ll love them:
- Easy – Seriously, only 3 ingredients needed! A mini muffin pan and an oven are all you need, so this is great for minimalistic kitchens or beginner cooks.
- Versatile – Easily customize these by switching out sauces or adding your favorite toppings. Because they are good warm or cold, you can enjoy these literally any time you want.
- Low-carb & allergen friendly – If you’re used to saying “no” to pizza because of gluten, carbs, or allergies, this is your snack! Each snack has only half a carb, no gluten, no eggs, no nuts! If you want to make them dairy-free, just use your favorite plant-based cheese!
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of what you will need. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for exact measurements.
- Pepperoni – I used a 5-ounce package of the small pizza-size pepperoni. You don’t want the super large deli slices or the tiny, mini ones–They won’t fit quite right or create the same shape. To reduce grease, use turkey pepperoni.
- Marinara Sauce – To keep it low-carb, use one like Rao’s. Feel free to make your own if you prefer! A little pesto would also be delicious.
- Shredded Mozzarella – You can use store-bought pre-shredded cheese, but it does usually add a carb or so because of the starch they use to prevent it from clumping up.
- Optional: If you have fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, or red pepper flakes, those can be excellent garnishes!
How to Make Keto Pizza Snacks
This 3-ingredient recipe is incredibly simple, but I’m including a step-by-step guide so you can see how to arrange your pepperoni for the cute little appetizer shape. You will just need a mini muffin pan and a spoon for these.
Arrange your pepperoni
While your oven is preheating, lightly grease a mini muffin tin or place little liners in each well. If you want to skip this step, just use a silicone muffin pan–The pepperoni will never stick!
Take three pepperoni and allow them to overlap slightly, then gently press them into the muffin pan. The base of the muffin well should be completely covered to create a little “cup” shape.
Fill pepperoni cups
Place one teaspoon of pizza sauce in each well, top with mozzarella. Add basil, red pepper flakes, or parmesan if you want as well.
Bake
Place your filled muffin pan into the preheated oven and cook for 10-13 minutes depending on how crispy you like your pepperoni. Allow them to sit for at least 5 minutes outside of the oven before removing from the tin – This is key to keeping their shape! After 5 minutes, take them out of the pan and serve.
Serve
These make a fantastic little mid-day snack on their own! For the ultimate easy, low-carb party spread, serve these with marinated shrimp, a charcuterie board, and one of these amazing keto cocktails. Show off a great marinara sauce by serving these with Italian Sausage Balls, Spinach and Cheese Bites, and some Chicken Pesto Stuffed Peppers. This delicious keto fruit pizza would be a great way to finish off the meal, too!
Storage
You can keep these mini pizza snacks in the fridge in an airtight container up to 5 days for a quick and easy snack you can enjoy hot or cold! I have not tested them in the freezer, but I do think that they would hold up fine for a couple of months if you needed to store them longer. If you would like to reheat, I recommend using the air fryer (350 for 2 minutes) or oven (350 for 5 minutes).
Tips for Making Keto Pizza Snacks
- These are done when the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the pepperoni have begun to get crispy.
- These are definitely greasy. I recommend placing them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove as much grease as possible. Remember, do this AFTER waiting 5 minutes for them to set into the shape.
- Use turkey pepperonis to reduce the grease and slightly lower your calories.
Get the Recipe: Mini Pizza Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 5-ounce package pepperoni
- ½ cup Rao's marinara sauce
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
- chopped fresh basil, red pepper flakes, grated parmesan, optional for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare a mini muffin tin by *lightly* greasing or adding muffin tins. If you are using a silicone muffin tin like I did you can skip this step.
- Take three pepperonis and allow them to overlap slightly and gently press into the muffin tin. The base of the muffin tin should be completely covered to create a “cup” shape.
- Place one teaspoon of pizza sauce in each tin, top with basil, if using, and mozzarella.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your pepperonis.
- Allow the pepperonis to sit AT LEAST 5 minutes before removing from the tin. REMOVING THEM IMMEDIATELY WILL PREVENT THEM FROM KEEPING THEIR SHAPE.
Notes
- Use turkey pepperoni for less grease
- Store in the fridge; enjoy hot or cold
