Looking for a snack or meal that kids will actually get excited about? Pizza bagels for kids might just be your new secret weapon. These mini pizzas are not only a total blast to make together, but they’re also the perfect size for little hands to manage. The best part is that when you get the kids involved in the kitchen, they’re usually much more likely to tuck in and try something new.

Bagels are such a handy base because they let you sneak on all sorts of toppings, from colourful veggies to a good hit of protein-packed cheese, without any of the usual fuss. Stick around to see how you can turn a simple bagel into a kid-friendly pizza that’s just as much fun to look at as it is to eat.

Make Kids’ Favourites Work for You

We all know kids love familiar foods, but as parents, we’re always looking for that healthy balance. In Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids, Dr Nick Fuller shows you exactly how to make those everyday favourites part of a healthy lifestyle. His approach is all about helping kids enjoy their food while building those all-important healthy habits for the long run.

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The Best Recipe for Pizza Bagels For Kids

You can substitute any vegetables of your choice in this recipe—for example, thinly sliced zucchini, mushrooms, or roasted pumpkin. This recipe makes for a fun dinner for the whole family. Lay out all of the ingredients, including your chosen vegetable options, and allow the kids to prepare their own pizza bagels. You could also use up slightly stale bagels in this recipe. 

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly 

Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes 

What You’ll Need:

• 4 wholegrain seeded bagels, halved lengthways
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh parsley and basil, to serve (optional)

How to Do It:

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. 

2. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Arrange the bagel halves cut side up onto the baking trays.

3. Spread the tomato paste evenly onto the bagel halves. Top with the sliced onion, mozzarella and the tomatoes. 

4. Place the bagels into the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden. 

5. Sprinkle over the fresh herbs. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Fun Pizza Bagel Variations for Kids

Pizza bagels don’t have to be boring. Mixing it up keeps snack time exciting and can even encourage picky eaters to try new flavours.

Veggie-only version

Load up on colourful veggies like capsicum, grated carrot, or spinach. Research suggests that repeated exposure, like to a variety of vegetables, at a young age increases the likelihood children will enjoy them later.

Cheesy extra melt version

For little cheese lovers, sprinkle extra mozzarella or mild cheddar. Cheese not only tastes great but is a good source of calcium, which is important for growing bones.

Hidden veggie sauce version

Blend veggies like pumpkin, carrot, or zucchini into your tomato sauce. Kids get a nutritional boost without even knowing it, a clever trick backed by nutritionists.

Looking for ways to sneak more veggies into fun meals? Try our Top Hidden Vegetable Recipes For Picky Eaters — perfect to pair with pizza bagels for a nutritious twist.

Rainbow topping version for fun colours 

Make it a visual treat with toppings in all colours of the rainbow. Studies show that visually appealing food can increase children’s willingness to try new ingredients.

Quick Tips to Make Pizza Bagels for Kids

A few small tweaks can make pizza bagels a hit every time:

• Use mini bagels – They’re the perfect size for little hands and mean less waste if they take a nibble and get distracted.
• Keep the sauce light – A thin spread prevents soggy bagels and balances flavours.
• Add mild cheese – Mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix of mild cheeses keeps it kid-friendly.
• Choose soft, kid-friendly toppings – Avoid anything too hard or spicy. Think cherry tomatoes, small veggie pieces, or finely diced ham.
• Bake until lightly golden – Bake them until the cheese is just melted and the edges have a tiny bit of crunch.
• Let them cool slightly before serving – Give them a few minutes to cool down before serving. It saves those tiny tongues from the ‘lava-hot’ cheese experience!

When to Serve Your Pizza Bagels

Pizza bagels are versatile and perfect for all kinds of occasions:

• After school snack – Quick, filling, and fun for kids to eat on their way home from school.
• Lunch box treat – Slice into halves for an easy, mess-free lunch.
• Party platter – Make a rainbow of mini pizza bagels for birthdays or playdates.
• Weekend brunch – Pair with fruit and yoghurt for a balanced and colourful brunch spread.
• Picnic-friendly option – Portable and easy to pack, they’re a hit outdoors without extra cutlery.

Summing Up

Pizza bagels are so much more than just a quick snack. They’re a great way to get creative in the kitchen, a brilliant trick for sneaking in extra veggies, and a surefire way to get the kids excited about sitting at the table. Whether you go for a ‘mega melt’, a rainbow of toppings, or a hidden veggie surprise, these mini pizzas are the ultimate low-stress meal.

So, grab a bag of bagels, get the toppings ready, and watch the kids tuck into a meal they’ll actually love.

Want more easy, kid-friendly meal ideas like pizza bagels? Check out our 7 Simple and Delicious Rice Dishes For Picky Eaters for simple, fuss-free options the whole family will enjoy.

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Meet Dr Nick Fuller

My Story

As a father, I know first-hand that raising healthy and happy children is tricky. Children are fussy, particularly at the end of the day when they are shattered. We also live in a society where companies seek to profit from what we feed our kids; incorrect and damaging advice is pushed on us and marketed towards our children, and we have no time.

But with these recipes and resources, you and your children can enjoy simple and well-founded food and lifestyle choices for lifelong health.