High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets (Printable Version)

Soft, protein-packed pizza pockets with Greek yogurt dough and melty cheese. Ideal for meal prep and quick, satisfying snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

07 - 4.25 ounces pizza sauce (approximately 8 tablespoons)
08 - 5.75 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese (approximately 1.25 cups)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
03 - Add Greek yogurt and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval about 6 inches long.
06 - Spoon 1 tablespoon pizza sauce and 2 tablespoons cheese onto one half of each oval, leaving a ½-inch border.
07 - Fold dough over filling and press edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp edges, adding water if needed to help seal.
08 - Place on prepared baking tray and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the nostalgic flavors of Hot Pockets from childhood without the processed aftertaste or mysterious ingredients
  • Each pocket packs 25 grams of protein, making them the ultimate muscle-building convenience food
02 -
  • The dough will feel incredibly sticky at first, but keep kneading and it transforms into something workable and smooth
  • Overfilling these seems tempting but causes explosive leaks during baking, so respect the measurements
03 -
  • Let the dough rest for 10 minutes after kneading if it keeps shrinking back while rolling
  • Brush the tops with egg wash or olive oil for that gorgeous bakery-style golden finish
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