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High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets

High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets for Guilt-Free Cravings

Tasty High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets are the perfect guilt-free snack for cravings, combining cheesy goodness with high-protein ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 hot pockets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Can substitute with blended low-fat cottage cheese.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Consider almond flour for a low-carb alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Acts as leavening agent.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Swap with any dried herb mix if desired.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional but recommended.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce Opt for low-sugar varieties.
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Cheese Melts beautifully for a gooey filling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Stir in low-fat Greek yogurt and knead until smooth.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 portions and roll each into a 6-inch oval shape.
  4. Spoon pizza sauce and cheese onto one half of each oval, leaving a half-inch border.
  5. Fold the dough over the filling, seal the edges, and crimp them with a fork.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before serving, optionally with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hot pocketCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These pockets are customizable and can be made low-carb by using alternative flours. They are freezer-friendly for easy meal prep.

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