Description
High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets: Cheesy, golden pockets that deliver a protein-packed twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella or pizza blend cheese
- ½ cup vegetarian or halal beef/turkey pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: chopped bell peppers or olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix self-rising flour and Greek yogurt until a dough forms. Knead lightly until smooth.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a small rectangle.
- Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on one half, then add cheese, pepperoni, and seasonings.
- Fold dough over filling, press edges to seal, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Prep time is about 10 minutes; total time is roughly 30 minutes.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the yogurt and cheese with non-dairy alternatives and use vegan pepperoni.
- Feel free to customize fillings with vegetables like bell peppers or olives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot pocket (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 260 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: About 550 mg
- Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Saturated Fat: About 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: About 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 26 g
- Fiber: About 2 g
- Protein: Approximately 12 g
- Cholesterol: About 60 mg
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