Pizza Roll Ups
September 17, 2025
10 minutes
super easy
1-2 servings
Easy Toddler Lunch: Pizza Roll Ups
When it comes to feeding toddlers, quick, easy, and fun meals are always a win. Some days, you just don’t have the time or energy to cook from scratch and that’s when pizza roll ups come to the rescue. Made with just a slice of bread, some marinara or pizza sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese, these little rolls are ready in under 10 minutes and are always a hit with little ones. They’re soft, tasty, and finger-friendly, perfect for toddlers who love foods they can hold and dip.
Why Pizza Roll Ups Work for Toddlers:
Toddlers love familiar flavors, and pizza is a classic that rarely disappoints. These roll ups bring all the cheesy, saucy flavors of pizza into a fun, bite-sized form that’s easy for little hands to manage. The best part? You don’t need any special dough or complicated steps, just a slice of bread and a few pantry staples.
Not only are they quick, but they’re also versatile. You can serve them plain or with a little dipping sauce, pair them with fruit or veggies on the side, and you have a complete toddler-friendly meal in minutes.
Serving Suggestions:
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Pair with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Toddlers love dipping, it makes the meal interactive and fun.
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For this easy toddler lunch add fruit slices like apple, strawberries, or melon for a sweet balance.
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Include veggie sticks such as cucumber slices, bell peppers, or steamed carrot sticks for color and crunch.
Substitutions:
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Bread: Use whole wheat, multigrain, or gluten-free bread depending on your toddler’s needs. Tortillas also work for a thinner, wrap-style roll up.
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Sauce: Swap marinara with pesto, cream cheese, or even mashed avocado for variety.
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Cheese: Use any melt-friendly cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or dairy-free cheese alternatives.
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Add-ins: Tuck in tiny pieces of spinach, finely diced bell peppers, or cooked chicken before rolling for extra nutrition.
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Butter/Oil: Swap with olive oil spray or avocado oil spray.
What You Need:
Rolling pin or if you don’t have one use a cup to flatten out the toast
Air Fryer or toaster oven
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Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| 1-2 slices toast of choice | |
| 1-2 tsp marinara or pizza sauce | |
| shredded cheese | |
| oil or butter for cooking |
Directions
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Notes
4 Comments
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Eating With ZionHappy your little one liked the recipe!
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Paulina
Is this something that can be made ahead and put in the freezer?
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Eating With Zion
Hi Paulina, I don’t recommend freezing these. This is more for a quick lunch in the moment.
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What a great idea! Just made them within 10 minutes since I didn’t feel like cooking today and my 1 year old loved them!