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or pre-baked crusts. a vegetable. They may be lower
For a dough crust: in calories, added sugars and
salt than other options.
• Buy it pre-made—look in the
grocery refrigerated case for • Use a purchased sauce or
dough in a bag or can. Check make your own, or use sliced
the “use by” date for best results. tomatoes.
• Buy a dry mix—it will keep 3. Toppings
longer. Check the “use by” date
for best results. • Veggies and fruit – choose
• Make your own—yeast or fresh, cooked, canned or dried.
no yeast. This might cost the • Cheese – grate the cheese
least! Most recipes use simple and sprinkle lightly. Try low-
ingredients you may already fat cheeses like part-skim
have at home. mozzarella.
Shape the dough: • Protein (optional) – spread
it out and keep it lean.
• Roll or press the dough into a
flat shape. The more even it is
in thickness, the more evenly it
will bake.
• Any shape will do! Try a heart Buy It Prepared • Add extra fruits and veggies
or other fun shapes. of your choice.
• Make small individual shapes • Watch for sale pricing and
so each person can choose their coupons.
own toppings. • Compare refrigerated and
frozen options.
• Try store brands. They may
be cheaper than national brands.
Look for • Compare the nutrition facts,
whole-grain especially calories per serving.
crusts.

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 Homemade Pizza

Quick No-Cook Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:
No-Yeast Pizza Crust 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, try half whole for more easy, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
wheat tasty pizza 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon baking powder recipes ½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt 1 carrot, finely grated
½ cup nonfat or 1% milk Directions:
2 Tablespoons oil 1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Directions: 2. Spread on pizza dough, bread, English
1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a muffins or other pizza base.
bowl. Stir in milk and oil until a soft dough 3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Use
forms. sauce within 5 days for best quality. Freeze
2. Turn dough onto a clean, lightly floured to store longer.
surface and knead 6 to 8 times. Dough Makes enough for four 12-inch crusts
should feel soft but smooth; not sticky. Prep time: 5 minutes
Shape dough into a ball. Turn the bowl
upside down over the dough. Let sit for
10 minutes.
3. On a baking sheet, roll or press dough
into a 12-inch circle. Top it with fruits and
4. Bake crust at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. veggies!
5. Remove from oven and add your choice Chop, slice or grate:
of sauce and toppings.
Apples Onions
6. Return to oven and bake until light
Bell peppers Pears
golden brown, 12 to 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Carrots Pineapple
7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Chilies Roasted
Makes one 12-inch circle Garlic veggies
Prep time: 15 minutes Green onions Spinach
Cook time: 20 to 30 minutes Leeks Tomatoes
Mushrooms Zucchini
Olives
When kids help make healthy food, they
are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
❁ roll or pat dough into shapes with a
rolling pin or clean hands.
❁ grate cheese or slice veggies and fruit.
❁ spread the sauce with the back of
a spoon.
❁ choose and arrange the toppings.