Low Fat English Muffin Pizza
Transform your pizza night with this quick and healthy twist on a classic favorite: Low Fat English Muffin Pizza! Perfect for busy weeknights or lighter lunches, this recipe features whole wheat English muffins as the base, topped with creamy low-fat marinara sauce, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and the vibrant flavors of fresh basil and sweet cherry tomatoes. Finished with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, these mini pizzas bake to perfection in just 10 minutes. With minimal prep time and wholesome ingredients, these guilt-free delights offer all the comfort of pizza without the extra calories. Great for two servings, these easy English muffin pizzas are a fun, kid-friendly option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor or nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Whole wheat English muffins
- 0.5 cup Low-fat marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 4 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 8 pieces Cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Split the whole wheat English muffins into halves and place them on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing up.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of low-fat marinara sauce over each muffin half.
Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce on each muffin half.
Arrange 2-3 slices of cherry tomato and 1 basil leaf on top of each muffin half.
Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over each muffin for added flavor.
For a spicy kick, sprinkle a small pinch of red pepper flakes on top, if desired.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy low-fat English muffin pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1381 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 732 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
