High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets
If you’re craving pizza but want to keep things healthy, these High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets are your answer! These delicious pockets are filled with melty cheese and zesty sauce, all enveloped in a nutritious dough that satisfies without the guilt. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, they offer a quick and fun meal option that everyone will love. Plus, with their protein-packed ingredients, you can enjoy a comforting favorite while sticking to your health goals. With endless filling possibilities and easy meal prep options, this recipe will surely become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt (or blended low-fat cottage cheese)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond-coconut flour mix for a low-carb option)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 15 g pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 20 g low-fat cheese (fat-free mozzarella or your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Roll Out the Dough: Knead the mixture until smooth and roll it out to about ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Assemble the Pockets: Cut out circles of dough. Place pizza sauce and cheese on half of each circle, adding any extra fillings as desired.
- Seal Them Up: Fold over the dough circles, press edges firmly together, and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: Preheat oven and bake for around 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg