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Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world. The combination of cheese, sauce, and dough makes it hard to resist. But the problem with pizza is that it usually has too many calories, high saturated fat content and no nutritional value.
Frozen Spinach pizza fixes all that. Choose high-quality pizzas with spinach as a topping, add more veggies and now you have a quick meal alternative.
In this blog post, you will find out all there is to know about frozen spinach pizza. You’ll learn ingredients to look for, how to make your own gourmet spinach pizza using nutritious toppings and baking tips to save even more time.
Keep reading if you want to turn your childhood favorite into a healthy dinner option that you’ll enjoy eating.
Benefits of Spinach Frozen Pizza
The vegetable has officially become one of the best sources of nutrients. It contains vitamins, minerals and other antioxidants while being low in calories. Here’s what it contains:
- Vitamin A – Keep your eyes and skin healthy with this essential vitamin.
- Lutein – Also found in eggs, this antioxidant helps protect eye cells from blue light damage.
- Zeaxanthin – Prevents age-related macular degeneration.
- Vitamin C – Boosts immune function by creating collagen.
- Vitamin K – Improves blood clotting and bone metabolism
- Iron – Essential for oxygen transport
- Fiber – Lowers cholesterol levels
- Magnesium – Controls muscles nerve functions
- Potassium – Regulates fluid balance
- Antioxidants – Fights free radicals which lead to inflammation
Nutrients Table
Nutrient | Spinach Frozen Pizza (per serving) | Traditional Frozen Pizza (per serving) | Restaurant Pizza (per serving) |
|---|---|---|---|
Calories | 250 | 300 | 350 |
How To Make Your Own Frozen Spinach Pizza
- Pizza anytime – Don’t give in to fast food when craving pizza, just go grab one from your freezer.
- Kid pleaser – Everyone loves pizza, Including children. Make healthier frozen options to get more nutrition.
- Variety – With endless topping possibilities it’s impossible to make the same thing every time you cook it.
- Right portions – Personal pizzas help control how much you eat on a diet.
- Quick snacks – Just grab a few personal frozen pizzas for quick meals or snacks when you’re running low on time.
- Stress saver – Have spinach pizzas ready for instant meal prep on busy nights.
- Budget option – You’ll save money making them yourself rather than buying them every time.
- Fun change – Mix up your dinner routine by making weird pizza flavor combos.
It’s easy to get lost in the processed foods aisle. But before you buy that big bag of questionable chicken nuggets, try our nutritious spinach pizza instead. It has all the good stuff like protein and fiber and gets rid of most of the bad stuff like fat. Plus it’s made with veggies so there’s even more vitamins too! We’ll show you how to pick out the healthiest frozen spinach pizzas next.
Choosing the Healthiest Frozen Spinach Pizzas
All frozen pizzas are different. Some are healthy and some are horrible. Most companies don’t care about what they put into their product as long as people will keep buying it. If only more businesses thought like us huh? But here is what to look for when shopping for the healthiest frozen spinach pizzas:
Crust Considerations
- Whole wheat or multigrain crusts provide better nutrients than normal crusts.
- Gluten-free options include cauliflower, zucchini, or other veggie-based crusts.
- Thin crust means less carbs (assuming you don’t eat 6 at once)
- Crust ingredients list should have no added sugar
Cheesy Advice
- Real mozzarella cheese provides protein, though part-skim is lower in fat than full-fat versions.
- Cheese blends with part-skim mozzarella provide protein with less saturated fat.
- Lower sodium cheese has less salt which helps keep your blood pressure from spiking.
- Plant-based cheeses helps boost staying power because added protein
Sauce Selection
- Tomato sauce adds antioxidants like lycopene and vitamin C. So pick that one if you have to choose between red or white.
- Pesto sauce adds flavorful green goodness from fresh basil and olive oil.
Topping Tactics
- The more spinach the better.
- Use plenty of mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes etc for toppings.
- Less processed meat toppings like bacon, pepperoni, sausage, chicken etc. (I know we all love those but they’re not the healthiest)
- Grilled chicken breast instead of normal chicken or plant-based meat alternatives are best for protein
Nutrition Numbers
- Individual pizzas should be 500 calories or less per slice. If not it’s simply too greasy.
- You’ll want at least 10g protein per serving as well as fiber
- Salt should be under 800 mg per pizza
Ingredient Insight
- Keep ingredients short and sweet. Shorter ingredients usually mean less red flags.
- Look for familiar ingredients that you can pronounce.
- Consider getting organic or non-GMO if it’s important to you, so you won’t have to worry about pesticides.
- Be cautious with preservatives like sodium nitrite.
Portion Precautions
- Don’t get one humongous pizza, go for individual or thin crust pizzas to eat a little healthier
- Make sure the serving size matches what you believe is healthy, otherwise grab a different pizza. You don’t need 9 slices for yourself do you?
- Kid-size portions should be single servings as well
Combining nutrition numbers, ingredient lists, design choices like crusts and toppings will help set yourself up nicely in the frozen pizza game. Choosing good frozen spinach pizzas means that when it is pizza night again, you’ll have an easy way to make sure everyone gets what they need and keep things balanced.
Healthier Toppings for your Healthy Spinach Pizza
The best part of making your own frozen spinach pizzas is being able to put anything on top!
Ingredient Checklist Chart
Ingredient Type | Ideal Ingredients | Ingredients to Avoid |
|---|---|---|
Crust | Whole wheat or multigrain crust | Refined white flour crust |
Veggies:
- Mushrooms: Full of flavor and selenium antioxidant minerals. Use cremini, portobello or button mushrooms
- Onions: Sweetness! Red onions add color; caramelized onions give a nice homey touch
- Bell peppers: Adds a satisfying crunch every once in a while. You can mix up red, yellow, green and orange varieties
- Tomato: Gives it that classic taste — use sauce plus fresh slices or cherry tomatoes
- Broccoli florets: A little boost of fiber never hurt anyone right?
- Artichokes marinated in olive oil and Italian seasoning: Absolutely unique flavor!
- Roasted vegetables: zucchini, eggplant, butternut squash.
Lean proteins:
1.Grilled chicken breast strips or chunks: Good solid protein without too much sat fat
2.Turkey pepperoni or sausage: Adds a meaty flavor
3.Soy or other plant-based chorizo sausage crumbles: A little bit of spice never hurt nobody
- Bacon bits: Everyone loves bacon right? You can even keep it healthy by using turkey bacon
5. Tofu: Can be scrambled or baked and then added on top for some good clean protein
Cheese and Egg:
- Extra mozzarella cheese…because why wouldn’t you want more cheese?
2.Eggplant and ricotta cheese bakes down into a creamy base layer
3.Goat cheese crumbles add tang.
4.Parmesan or romano cheese grated on top gives a salty accent
5.Eggs like sunny side up or scrambled make a protein-packed pizza breakfast
Fresh Herbs:
1.Basil gives you that authentic pizza parlor aroma and taste
2.Oregano is woodsy with an almost lemony taste to it
3.Thyme is minty with an earthy essence
4.Rosemary smells like pine which amplifies any other ingredient
5.Cilantro has bright citrus notes
6.Parsley adds an herbal freshness
Fruits and Nuts:
1.Olives provide saltiness and healthy fats
2.Pineapple gives natural sweetness and the bromelain enzyme brings out flavors when grilled
3.Pears give juiciness and subtle sweetness when sliced or chopped as a topping
4.Walnuts add crunch and plant-based omega-3s
5.Pistachios have both texture and nutritional value
6.Dried cranberries contribute tartness along with antioxidants
Sauces and Drizzles:
1.Pesto sauce made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan provides luxury.
2.Hummus spread on the crust makes your special homemade frozen spinach pizza a creamy base.
- Use olive oil and balsamic vinegar to add a tang and healthy fats to the top.
- If you want more heat, sprinkle some Tabasco hot sauce on it.
Take your frozen spinach pizza from being boring to gourmet by experimenting with nutritious ingredients. The possibilities are endless, so don’t be afraid to play around with flavors. Keep the favorites recorded somewhere just in case too. Eventually, assembling homemade frozen spinach pizzas will be easy.
How To Prepare Frozen Spinach Pizza To Perfection
One of the best things about keeping frozen spinach pizza is that dinner can be prepared very quickly. Here are some ways to do it:
Oven Baking
Just preheat your oven according to whatever the temperature on the packaging says. Place it directly into the oven rack or a pizza stone. Bake for however long is listed in the instructions, which is normally 18-25 minutes. For safety, always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer so it reaches 165F.
Microwaving
Individual sized frozen spinach pizzas can be heated in microwaves very quickly. Microwave on high power for 1-2 minutes based on what’s said on the box. Remember to stop halfway through and turn it once over. Before slicing let sit for 1-2 minutes so the cheese and toppings can set up.
Toaster Oven
Smaller frozen pizzas usually fit inside toaster ovens anyway. Preheating then cooking them there for just 10-15 minutes fries things up nicely. Watch closely near the end though because burning should be avoided.
Air Fryer
Air fryers use air circulation to make things crispy in texture. All you have to do is preheat then cook at 400F for 6-10 minutes if you’re using frozen pizza (the crust gets crispy while the interior cooks through).
Stove Top
A lightly oiled skillet over medium heat lets you pan fry frozen spinach pizza on the stove top. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes before flipping halfway. Finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes if it’s needed.
Grill
For smoky flavor, place frozen pizza directly on a preheated grill. Close the lid and grill over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until hot and cheese is melted (watch closely to avoid burning).
Microwave-Oven Hybrid
If you microwave pizza for a minute to thaw it out then transfer it to the hot oven soggy centers will be prevented (this also speeds up baking time).
Allow 2-3 minutes for fully frozen spinach pizzas with any preparation method so centers heat through. Check for doneness and enjoy your quick but healthy pizza!
Healthier Pizza Customization Wheel
Section of Wheel | Healthy Option | Nutritional Highlight |
|---|---|---|
Center | Spinach Frozen Pizza | Base for healthy customization |
Why Frozen Spinach Pizza Makes Your Life Easier
Having frozen spinach pizza around makes family dinner happen fast. The average American spends almost $3,000 per year on restaurant food and takeout, which is not good at all. Frozen pizza can help break that expensive habit of ordering in yet still satisfy everyone. Kids love when it’s pizza night too so putting healthier options in the freezer makes getting veggies in their diets super easy.
Skip restaurant apps and meal kits on busy weeknights when energy is low. Just pull a box from the freezer, put it into the oven, then sit down stress-free in 30 minutes or less. Even picky eaters get appealed by having a variety of frozen pizzas to choose from anyway. You’re in control of the quality of ingredients instead of restaurants being that way too. Customizing them specifically how you like them prevents big disappointments as well when food isn’t what was ordered at restaurants
Craving pizza doesn’t always strike when it’s most convenient. Late nights, weekends, and holidays often mean closing times for pizzerias. The guy who actually delivers at 2am, well, he may not be your first choice for dinner guests. And don’t even think about asking your mom to make you one if she’s “out of the zone.” We’ve all been there.
Frozen spinach pizza will help you keep from caving in and ordering delivery or hitting up the drive-thru when the pressure is on. Bake it into snacks for game day, slice them into squares and bring them to birthday parties, throw them in the oven for sleepovers, but most importantly… eat them whenever you get hungry.
Health benefits
When it comes to weight management, frozen spinach pizza can also help you stay on track. You can control portions by making individual sized pizzas rather than taking down entire boxes of takeout while watching Netflix (which we definitely don’t put past anyone). But remember that not all frozen foods are created equal. Make sure to read labels and target calorie counts that won’t make your mouth water just looking at them. Also look out for protein amounts so you don’t have to devour bowls upon bowls of wings just to feel full!
Meal prep
If this hasn’t already sold you then please listen up— making healthy versions of frozen spinach pizzas ahead of time will give you grab-and-go lunches or dinners ready all week long! No more sad sandwiches or soggy salads during work lunches anymore! Right now I’m envisioning us busting open our lunch boxes revealing perfectly crisp crusts topped with decadent cheeses and piles of saucy toppings.
Wrapping Up
It’s no secret that pizza is one of the most craved foods in the world. That’s why we have an entire month dedicated to it— which by the way is October if you didn’t know! When the time comes and you’ve got that itch, remember that frozen spinach pizza is always a healthier alternative to greasy delivery or takeout.
Spinach alone packs an antioxidant, phytonutrient, and vitamin punch. Pairing it with fiber-rich crusts, plant-based proteins, and loads of veggie toppings will give you a convenient and nutritious meal any night of the week. If you’d rather have complete control over nutrition then read labels to find pizzas with whole food ingredients.
