Research shows that involving children in their own food preparation has been linked to a direct increase in food awareness, consumption and personal confidence, according to research published by the Cambridge University press. Preparing our meals and baking special treats has been a great way for us to relax, unwind and get creative.

Set up for this is minimal and simple for your child to get involved. I divided up the pizza dough and worked with Wesleigh to spin and stretch the dough into our perfectly sized Lenox mini luna plates. From there, Wes added the sauce and cheese on her own (hence the extra cheese). Once we finished making a few pies, I baked these in the oven but you can use a toaster oven if you’re making a smaller batch.

You’ll want the crust to be lightly browned and crisp while the cheese is melted and gooey. Bon appetit!

Ingredients

Pizza Dough (for this recipe we used whole wheat, use whatever your family prefers)

Tomato Sauce

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Fresh Basil (red pepper, oregano, whatever else your family prefers)

Instructions

There are not many instructions for this recipe which makes it great to create with children.

Break up the dough into pieces for your child to stretch

Place onto baking sheet

Invite your child to add the sauce, cheese and additional toppings

Bake time will vary pending the size pie you create

Allow to cool (just a bit!) and enjoy!

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