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Rock & Roll Pizza Roll

You really can’t beat this ridiculously easy and much healthier version of the pizza rolls you might find in your grocer’s freezer. It’s just as gooey, and it’s guilt-free for you . . . and the kids. In fact, it can even be made with all-natural ingredients.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1 (about 8-inch-diameter) reduced-fat, whole-wheat flour tortilla (do not use a reduced-carb one)
2 tablespoons low-fat marinara or pizza sauce (lower-sodium, if possible)
1 (21 g) light string cheese (I used Sargento)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a small baking sheet or dish with parchment.

    Step 2

    Place the tortilla on a cutting board or flat work surface. Spread the marinara sauce to the edges of the tortilla.

    Step 3

    Place the string cheese across one edge of the tortilla. Tuck in the sides of the tortilla over the cheese, and then roll it tightly, creating a log. Place the log on the prepared baking sheet and bake it until the cheese is completely melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    Calories: 174

    Step 5

    Protein: 10g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrates: 27g

    Step 7

    Fat: 5g

    Step 8

    Saturated Fat: 2g

    Step 9

    Cholesterol: 10mg

    Step 10

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 11

    Sodium: 400mg

Reprinted with permission from I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! by Devin Alexander. Copyright © 2010 Devin Alexander. Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Devin Alexander is the author of The Most Decadent Diet Ever, Fast Food Fix, and coauthor of The New York Times bestsellers The Biggest Loser Cookbook and The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook. She was a chef on NBC's The Biggest Loser and the host of Healthy Decadence on Discover Health and FitTV.
TagsPizzaCheeseDairyMainLunchNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessSuper BowlCookbooks
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