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On the lookout for easy Weight Watchers friendly game day snacks? Or a fun and easy way to enjoy the flavors of pizza in a 1 Point snack? You’re gonna want to give these cute little mini pepperoni pizza puffs a try.
Recipe Notes
These pepperoni pizza mini muffins are a lighter healthier way to satisfy a pizza craving. I love them dipped in a little warm marinara sauce.
I made them for the first time back in the late 1980s. The recipe is from Connecticut Cooks III (affiliate link), a cookbook published by The American Cancer Society my mom gave me back in 1988. Called “pepperoni puffs” these pizza-like, two-bite snacks were an immediate hit.
I am not sure what caused the recipe to pop into my head, but I immediately ran upstairs, pulled out the cookbook and stirred up a batch. They were as easy and tasty as I remembered. And according to the book’s notes these pepperoni pizza mini muffins freeze well too.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Low Fat Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins?
According to my calculations each mini muffin has just 29 calories and 1 WW Point.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
1 PointsPlus (Old plan)
The key to keeping these little pizza treats low in fat, calories and WW Points is using low fat turkey pepperoni. Enjoy!
Recipe Ingredients
- All purpose flour – My flour of choice for this recipe. You could also use whole wheat pastry flour, white wheat flour or your favorite gluten free flour (affiliate link) blend if you prefer.
- Baking powder – Gives these little pepperoni puffs their puffiness.
- Italian seasoning – A versatile herb blend typically includes a combination of dried herbs such as basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram. Some variations may also contain parsley, sage, garlic powder, or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Non fat milk – Feel free to substitute your favorite nondairy milk alternative if you like.
- Egg – Helps these little mini pepperoni muffins bind and hold their shape.
- Reduced fat grated cheese – I used a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan but choose whatever single cheese or blend you have on hand.
- Low-fat turkey pepperoni – Lower in fat and calories compared to regular pepperoni, it is my go-to when I want the flavors of pepperoni with fewer calories and WW Points.
How to Make Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins Step by Step
Step 1: Gather and prep your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350F degrees.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, milk, egg and cheese until well blended. Add the pepperoni and stir until it is distributed throughout the batter. Set the bowl of batter aside and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Grease 3 mini muffin tins. Fill each cup 3/4 full with the prepared batter.
Step 4: Bake until set and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and enjoy warm. Serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
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Pepperoni Pizza Mini Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup non fat milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup reduced fat grated cheese (I used a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan)
- 1 cup (5 ounces) diced low-fat turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, milk, egg and cheese until well blended. Add the pepperoni and stir until it is distributed throughout the batter. Set the bowl of batter aside and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Grease 3 mini muffin tins.
- Fill each cup 3/4 full with the prepared batter.
- Bake until set and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy warm.
- Serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 1 SmartPoints (Green plan) 1 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 1 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 1 PointsPlus (Old plan) The key to keeping these little pizza treats low in fat, calories and WW Points is using low fat turkey pepperoni.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Connecticut Cooks III (affiliate link)
More Pizza Recipes for Weight Watchers
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- Make your own crust or use a refrigerated pizza crust to make this deliciously crispy Vegetable Crock Pot Pizza
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Articles and Tips for WeightWatchers
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- WeightWatchers Friendly Meal Plans
- Why We Are More Motivated the Closer We Get to Our Goals – Another powerful WW Weekly Workshop Topic.
Question: Is the reduced fat grated cheese the “powdery” kind in the canister or fresh cheese that you grate yourself?
Hi Bev, I usually opt for the kind you grate yourself, but either one should work. Hope this helps. ~Martha
How could I modify this recipe for use with regular sized muffins? I find using 3 mini-muffin pans too tedious for me 😉
Hi Susan, I’ve only make the as mini muffins pizzas so I’m guessing here a little bit. Fill regular greased muffin pans 3/4 full and cook until golden and springy to the touch, about 30 – 35 minutes. Hope this helps. ~Martha
Loved these!
This recipe is excellent! Tried it and loved it!
One question, can these be made using reduced fat Bisquick?
Hi Deborah, I haven’t tried but think it would work fine.
Awesome recipe, thanks for sharing this one! Didnt have the mini muffin tins so used the large 12 cup tin and cooked for approx. 35 min @ 350 which worked out to 3 points per muffin! I added a little garlic powder, salt and pepper to this recipe and it was fantastic! Also found a points friendly pizza sauce which I spruced up with some seasoning. 🙂
Hi Jess, thanks for letting me know! Glad you liked them.
How many does a batch make?
Hi Meagan, according the recipe, this makes 36 mini muffins. I hope this helps!
How well do these fare being made ahead of time? Or possibly frozen?
Hi Shirley, Honestly, I haven’t made them ahead. I think they should work being frozen and then gently reheated. Hope this helps.
I made these a few days ago and I’ve been enjoying 4-5 with my lunch alongside some steamed veggies and a salad. They are awesome!! I did find them to be a bit dry without the marinara (I don’t like red sauce), so I have been mixing garlic into whipped cream cheese and topping each mini muffin with a little bit. I will be making these again!
Hi Caity, Thanks for taking the time to let me know! Love your idea of spreading them with garlic cream cheese. Yum!
These are so good!!!! Also they are really easy to make! thanks for putting this recipe up!