Whole Wheat Pepperoni Pizza Bites

Whole wheat pepperoni pizza bites are great for any time you want a snack to share. Especially when you’re cheering on your favorite team whether that is football, basketball, baseball or whatever! They are an easy appetizer that can be served just about any time of the year.

The photos here were updated on 8/18/16 but everything else remains the same. And the whole wheat Pepperoni Pizza Bites are still a family favorite!

Today I’m sharing some Super Eats for Game Day! Maybe you’ll be cheering on your favorite football team today and want a snack to enjoy while you do. I love this recipe for Whole Wheat Pepperoni Pizza Bites because they are super simple to whip up and so yummy too! They are like a little piece of pizza wrapped up in a mini-muffin sized snack. They are made from just a few simple ingredients which makes them so much better than the store-bought pizza bites, especially with the addition of whole wheat.

I actually like to make up a batch of these to keep in the freezer so I can heat them and send them with my kids in their lunches for school (I send them in a Thermos to keep them warm).

The pizza sauce for dipping is optional as I think they are good just on their own, too. We sometimes like to dip them in ranch dressing too (I think that’s a Texas thing—I learned it in college to dip pizza in ranch dressing!) If you want to make up a batch of homemade ranch dressing, check out this post for Homemade Ranch Dressing. Just a few ingredients and so much better for you than the store bought stuff!

So, now on to the recipe for the whole wheat pepperoni pizza bites:

Whole Wheat Pepperoni Bites

Ingredients

Whole Wheat Pepperoni Bite
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pizza seasoning (I buy mine from Penzey’s. If you do not have that you can substitute equal parts oregano, basil and garlic salt)
1 ½ cup cup low-fat milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shreded mozzarella cheese
2 cups pepperoni, chopped into small pieces (one 4 oz. pkg will yield about 1 ¼-1/2 cups
Prepared pizza sauce, optional

Instructions

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees .
Grease a 24-cup and one 12-cup mini-muffin pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and seasoning. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs. Add this to the flour mixture.
Stir in the mozzarella and pepperoni.
Let stand for 10 minutes.
Re-stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups.
Bake until puffed and golden and they spring back when you touch them, about 22 to 25 minutes.
Let them cool in pan for 2-3 minutes then remove to rack.
Serve warm with the pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.

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Just a few simple ingredients is all it take (not shown in top pic is the milk–whoops!) Whisking egg and milk together makes it easier. I spray even my non-stick muffin pans because these can get a little stuck in the pan if not!

I like to use a scoop to put the batter in the cups. Chopping the pepperoni is easier with my chopper! I sometimes need to use a knife around the edges to get them out–don’t let them sit too long in the pan and cool before removing!

This week, I’m sharing my recipe with the Sunday Supper group. It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in a Sunday Supper round up. But I’m excited to see all the recipes shared this week! If you’re not familiar with #SundaySupper, the idea is that we all need to take the time, even if it’s just once a week, to get back to the family dinner table and share our time with family. For generations before ours, it was a weekly tradition and it’s something that we hope to make a tradition once again in households across the globe.

In addition to my whole wheat pepperoni pizza bites, here are the other Game Day foods we are sharing!

Game Day Appetizers:

Honey Mustard Pretzel Crunch from Shockingly Delicious
Salt and Vinegar Wings from Casa de Crews
Saucy Wings and Thighs from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
Macaroni and Cheese Spring Rolls from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Steak Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
Alpine Sliders from Manu’s Menu
Hellfire Wings from Yours and Mine Are Ours
Easy Nacho Bar from Momma’s Meals
Jalapeno Popper Taquitos from Curious Cuisiniere
Skinny Game Day Guacamole Potato Skins from Daily Dish Recipes
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Cups from Alida’s Kitchen
Spinach-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers from La Cocina de Leslie
BBQ Veggie Mini Burgers from Happy Baking Days
Spicy Roasted Corn Shrimp Dip from Food Lust People Love
Honey-Sriracha Pigs in a Blanket from Hip Foodie Mom
Beer Cheese Fondue from Melanie Makes
Cheesy Artichoke and Garlic Bread from La Bella Vita Cucina