High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets (Printable version)

Soft, protein-packed pockets with melty cheese and pizza sauce. Perfect for meal prep and quick lunches.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt or blended low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tbsp baking powder
04 - 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp salt

→ Filling

07 - 120 g pizza sauce (approximately 8 tbsp)
08 - 160 g low-fat mozzarella cheese or similar

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. 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 the Greek yogurt and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. 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 15 g pizza sauce and 20 g cheese onto one half of each oval, leaving a ½-inch border.
07 - Fold dough over filling. Press edges to seal; use a fork to crimp, adding a touch of water if needed.
08 - Place on prepared baking tray. Bake 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Twenty-five grams of protein per pocket means you stay full for hours without the heavy, sluggish feeling that regular delivery pizza sometimes leaves
  • The dough comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen right now
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the dough briefly after kneading. Even a 5-minute rest makes it easier to roll out without it bouncing back constantly.
  • The dough will feel sticky when you first form it. Resist the urge to add more flour—a bench scraper or lightly oiled hands will handle the stickiness perfectly.
03 -
  • Egg wash the tops before baking for that bakery-style golden sheen. It's purely aesthetic but looks impressive.
  • Use a pizza cutter to trim any uneven edges before crimping—makes for picture-perfect pockets every time.
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