High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets – Guilt-Free Flavor Awaits
If you’re on the hunt for a quick, nutritious snack that delivers mouthwatering flavor without the guilt, look no further than these High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets! Perfect for busy weeknights, lunchboxes, or cozy movie nights at home, these pockets are a family favorite. With melty cheese and zesty pizza sauce wrapped in wholesome dough, they offer all the satisfaction of pizza on-the-go in just 30 minutes. Plus, they’re customizable and packed with protein to keep you feeling full and energized.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately four hot pockets 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 (substitute with almond and coconut flour for low-carb)
- 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 (or fat-free mozzarella)
Instructions
- Mix low-fat Greek yogurt and flour in a large bowl to form a dough.
- Add baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt; knead until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into circles about ¼-inch thick.
- Fill half of each circle with pizza sauce and cheese; fold over and seal.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) on parchment-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot pocket (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg