High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets (Print)

Protein-packed pockets with soft dough and melty cheese filling, ideal for meal prep and healthy snacking.

# Components:

→ 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 - 120 g pizza sauce (approximately 8 tablespoons)
08 - 160 g low-fat mozzarella cheese (approximately 1 1/3 cups shredded)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add Greek yogurt to dry ingredients and mix until shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
06 - Roll each piece into an oval approximately 6 inches long.
07 - Spoon 15 g pizza sauce and 20 g cheese onto one half of each oval, leaving 1/2-inch border.
08 - Fold dough over filling, press edges to seal, and crimp with fork. Use water if needed for better seal.
09 - Place pockets on prepared baking tray and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
10 - Allow pockets to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • 25 grams of protein per pocket feels like you're getting away with something
  • The dough comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you already have
  • They freeze beautifully so you can meal prep once and eat for weeks
02 -
  • If your dough feels too sticky, dust with flour not more yogurt
  • The sealing step matters, use water and fork crimping to prevent explosions in the oven
03 -
  • Room temperature yogurt mixes much more easily than cold
  • Do not skip the fork crimping, it is what keeps everything inside
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