Super simple and delicious pizza scrolls for kids

These super simple and delicious pizza scrolls for kids are a hit in our family. A perfect lunch option when you’re in a rush or a hearty afternoon snack! You and your kids are sure to love these.

For a while, I was struggling to come up with healthier lunch options for my kids. They are currently six, four and 20 months old, so finding a lunch that works great for all of them was the goal.

Not to mention that my two daughters have allergies, so anything with eggs and nuts are out of the question!

Enter our delicious super simple and delicious pizza scrolls for kids.

What makes them super simple?

They only contain three ingredients, if you want to go the easy route and buy puff pastry (otherwise if you make your own, there will be more than three ingredients).

The three ingredients are:

• Puff pastry
• Pizza sauce
• Cheese

That’s it! I told you they are super simple.

What else can you add to the pizza scrolls?

I’m all about super simple over here, but I am equally all about nutritious.

These pizza scrolls are a great option when food is running low in your household, so the three ingredients mentioned above might be all you have on hand. But if you want to make them extra tasty and nutritious, you can add:

• Ham
• Shredded chicken
• Capsicum
• Mushrooms
• Onion
• Olives
• Pineapple

The list goes on: anything you can put on a pizza would do just fine.

If you want to make your own puff pastry

Here is a great recipe to follow, one that contains no nasties and uses just simple ingredients.

I don’t often use store-bought puff pastry, because I prefer to make things from scratch, but sometimes it’s more convenient to use store-bought puff pastry when you’re short on time.

Tools you will need

• Baking tray
• Spoon
• Grater

Ingredients

• 2 slices puff pastry
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce (here’s my favourite brand)
• 1 cup cheese (shredded)
• Your favourite toppings (ham, mushroom, onion, capsicum, chicken etc.)

Method

1. Preheat oven at 210 Degrees Celsius
2. Once the puff pastry slices are defrosted, spread the pizza sauce over the base with a spoon
3. Shred the cheese with a grater and sprinkle the cheese over the top of the pizza sauce
4. Add your toppings of choice

5. Roll up each puff pastry slice into a log shape

6. Cut the log into 6 or so slices and place onto baking tray at least 2cm apart

7. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until browned and crisp

8. Serve cooled

Notes

Why I use a block of cheese rather than store bought shredded cheese?

Sadly, store bought shredded cheese often comes with more preservatives to keep their shape. I prefer to buy a block of cheese which usually contains no more than milk and salt. Here’s my favourite brand.

Make sure to use puff pastry instead of shortcrust pastry, as the puff pastry gives that crispy, puffy texture that is suitable for these pizza scrolls.

You can always use pure tomato paste instead of pizza sauce, however, I would add some sea salt and herbs to it to add more flavour.

For a gluten-free option, check out this gluten-free puff pastry recipe here.

How to serve these super simple and delicious pizza scrolls for kids

We ate ours for an easy dinner option with some roast vegetables on the side. However, they are probably best eaten at lunch with some chopped up carrots and cucumbers, boiled eggs and fresh fruit. Or eaten on its own as an afternoon snack is a great option too!

Super simple and delicious pizza scrolls for kids

These super simple and delicious pizza scrolls for kids are a hit in our family. A perfect lunch option when you're in a rush or a hearty afternoon snack! You and your kids are sure to love these.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Snack

Servings 6

Equipment

• 1 Large spoon
• 1 Butter knife
• 1 Baking tray

Ingredients

  

• 2 sheets Puff pastry
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 cup Shredded cheese
• 4 slices Ham (Nitrate free)

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 210C
• Spread pizza sauce onto puff pastry surface until covered
• Add shredded cheese to pastry and spread until covered
• Sprinkle ham pieces onto cheese
• Roll up pastry into a log and cut into 6-8 slices
• Place slices facing up 2cm apart onto baking tray
• Repeat the same steps above for the second sheet of pastry
• Pop baking tray into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes
• Serve cooled with your choice of sides.

Notes

Why I use a block of cheese rather than store bought shredded cheese?

Sadly, store bought shredded cheese often comes with more preservatives to keep their shape. I prefer to buy a block of cheese which usually contains no more than milk and salt. Here’s my favourite brand.

Make sure to use puff pastry instead of shortcrust pastry, as the puff pastry gives that crispy, puffy texture that is suitable for these pizza scrolls.

You can always use pure tomato paste instead of pizza sauce, however, I would add some sea salt and herbs to it to add more flavour.

For a gluten-free option, check out this gluten-free puff pastry recipe here.

Keyword kids lunch, kids snack, simple, simple lunch, snack

Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried the recipe and what you think of it!