My Child and I Explored 7 Different Pizza Snacks: Here Are Our Unfiltered Thoughts

Who doesn’t adore pizza? Despite my lactose intolerance, I occasionally pop a Lactaid and indulge in a slice, even if it means dealing with some discomfort later. But what do you do when a real pizza isn’t an option? You explore pizza-inspired snacks! My adventurous partner in this culinary journey—my 11-year-old son—and I sampled both classic and new snacks. Here’s our take, complete with our honest, if unprofessional, opinions on these pizza-like treats.

Totino’s Pizza Rolls

These are the classic pizza-inspired snacks. The package boasts “New! Air-Fryability.” I don’t own an air fryer (should I get one?!), so I baked these in the oven. They tasted just as I remembered. Despite being an adult who should know better, I burned my mouth trying to eat one too quickly. My son, however, devoured them—likely because they were a novelty for him.

Is it nutritious? Surprisingly, they contain 5 grams of protein per serving and only 3 grams of sugar.

Bottom line: How does it taste? A mix of cardboard and nostalgia.

Hot Pockets Premium Pepperoni Pizza with Reduced Fat Mozzarella in a Seasoned Garlic Buttery Crust

That’s quite a mouthful, Hot Pockets! As comedian Jim Gaffigan quips, “I’ve never eaten a Hot Pocket and thought, ‘I’m glad I ate that.’” This particular Hot Pocket didn’t resemble pizza much, but my son rated it an “8 out of 10.” For the record, I do ensure he eats fruits and vegetables (though at his recent check-up, the pediatrician asked if he had healthy snacks, and I held my breath waiting for him to admit he was helping me test pizza-flavored snacks).

Is it nutritious? LOL.

Bottom line: How does it taste? I’d eat it if I were starving.

Annie’s Cheese Pizza Shells with Hidden Vegetables

My son loves both mac and cheese and pizza, so these seemed like a win. His verdict? “Good for a quick snack.” Personally, they tasted like someone added canned tomatoes to frozen mac and cheese.

Is it nutritious? It does have vegetables!

Bottom line: How does it taste? Not as good as real pizza or boxed mac and cheese (which I do consider “real”), but not awful.

Baozza

Baozza? More like Wow-za! These new pizza-inspired snacks are microwaveable bao filled with pizza ingredients. It sounds odd, but it works beautifully. My son exclaimed, “These are amazing! Ten out of ten. Can we have more?” We tried the Margherita and Cheesy Spinach flavors, but they also come in BBQ Chicken, Italian Sausage, and Pepperoni.

Is it nutritious? Not exactly health food.

Bottom line: How does it taste? I want to hug the person who invented these!

Pizza Flavored Pringles

Next up are the room-temperature pizza-flavored snacks: Pringles. “Holy cow, these are delicious!” my son declared. Do they taste like pizza? Only somewhat. They have that signature Pringles texture, and we had to hide them to avoid devouring the entire can!

Is it nutritious? Surprisingly low in sodium (only 180 mg or 8% of your daily recommended intake).

Bottom line: How does it taste? Pringles are engineered to taste good, and they do.

Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheesy Pizza

“Flavor blasted” and “Xtra Cheesy” might be exaggerating. They taste like regular Goldfish but slightly less bland. My son found them “fine.”

Is it nutritious? A serving size is a generous 51 pieces for only 140 calories.

Bottom line: How does it taste? Like that person who sends you a vague friend request on social media.

Combos Pizzeria Baked Pretzels

I generally love stuffed pretzels (I could snack on a million peanut butter-filled ones). I offered these to my son and a friend, who declined to try them, suggesting I make homemade pizza instead. My son thought they were decent, but he didn’t ask for seconds, so I’ve been enjoying these salty snacks solo.

Is it nutritious? Not much redeeming nutritional value here, except they are low in fat.

Bottom line: How does it taste? Salty.

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In summary, my son and I explored a range of pizza snacks, from classic options like Totino’s Pizza Rolls to unique creations like Baozza. Our taste tests yielded a mix of nostalgia, enjoyment, and a few snacks that fell flat. If you’re seeking quick pizza-inspired snacks, there are plenty of options worth trying, just be prepared for varying levels of success.

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