Mix & fix: veggie pizza muffins.

Ask an adult to help you make these yummy little pizzas. They'll warm you up inside and out!

What You Need: (Makes 2 servings)

* 2 whole-wheat English muffins, halved

* Toaster (for adult use only)

* Baking sheet

* Spoon

* 4 tablespoons pizza sauce

* 1/2 cup chopped, assorted veggies (bell pepper, broccoli, spinach, fresh basil, mushrooms, etc.)

* 4 tablespoons shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese

* 2 plates

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What You Do:

1. Wash your hands. Preheat the oven to 375[degrees] F.

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2. Ask an adult to toast the muffin halves and place them on the baking sheet.

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3.Use the spoon to spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce on each muffin.

4. Divide the chopped veggies among the four pizzas. Top each pizza with a tablespoon of shredded cheese.

5. Bake the pizzas for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese melts. Let your adult helper place the pizzas on the plates. Let cool a bit, and enjoy!

Illustrated by Christopher Wurth