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Grab Zone
Crustless Pepperoni Pizza Bites
⏱ 8 min
🍞 ≈2g
🍽 Serves 1
Grab ZoneKid-approvedLow-carb
Per serving: ~2g carbs · ~12g protein · ~0g fiber
⚠️ Estimates only — not medical advice. Carb counts vary by brand and portion. Measure, read labels, and confirm dosing with your care team.
Pizza flavor, no crust, no spike. Pepperoni minis become the "base," topped with melty mozzarella and a tiny dab of sauce.
Ingredients
- ~14 slices Hormel pepperoni mini slices ≈1g carbs
- a few small pieces Fresh mozzarella (BelGioioso), torn ≈1g carbs
- 1 tsp Marinara (optional dab) ≈<1g carbs
- pinch Italian seasoning
Directions
- Lay pepperoni minis on a parchment-lined tray (slightly overlapping pairs).
- Top each with a small piece of mozzarella, a tiny dab of marinara, and a
- Broil 2–4 minutes until the cheese melts and edges crisp. Cool slightly.
Swaps & notes
- Skip the marinara to make it ~1g.
- Add a sprinkle of ParmCrisp crumbs for extra crunch.
Parent tip
Crisp pepperoni "cups" hold the cheese — fun to eat by hand and almost carb-free.
Goes great with
ParmCrisps Original
~1g carbs per serving. 100% baked parmesan — the closest thing to a free-food chip we've found.
Check price on Amazon →Old Wisconsin Pepperoni Snack Sticks (28 ct)
Zero-carb protein, no fridge needed until opened. Throw in a backpack and forget it.
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