High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets Recipe
These High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets are a delicious and nutritious homemade snack featuring a soft, Greek yogurt-infused dough filled with savory pizza sauce and low-fat cheese. Perfect for a quick bite or lunchbox treat, they bake to golden perfection with a tender crust and melty filling.
- Author: Hannah
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 hot pockets 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Dough Ingredients
- 410g low-fat Greek yogurt
- 400g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Filling Ingredients
- 120g pizza sauce (15g per pocket)
- 160g low-fat cheese (20g per pocket)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Stir in the low-fat Greek yogurt, then knead the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
- Shape Dough Balls: Divide the prepared dough evenly into 8 portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a 6-inch oval shape.
- Fill Pockets: On one half of each oval, spread approximately 15g of pizza sauce and sprinkle 20g of low-fat cheese, leaving a ½-inch border around the edge for sealing.
- Fold and Seal: Carefully fold the dough over the filling to meet the edges. Press the edges firmly together using a fork to seal. For a stronger seal, dab water along the edges before folding.
- Bake: Place the sealed pockets on the lined baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the hot pockets from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly before serving. This allows the cheese filling to set and prevents burns.
Notes
- Make sure to knead the dough well to develop a smooth texture for easier rolling and better crust.
- You can customize the filling by adding veggies or cooked lean meats for extra flavor and nutrition.
- If you want a crisper crust, brush the pockets lightly with olive oil before baking.
- Leftover hot pockets can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- To ensure the pockets don’t open during baking, sealing the edges tightly is essential; using water along the edges helps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot pocket
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: High Protein, Pizza Hot Pockets, Low Fat Snack, Greek Yogurt Dough, Homemade Pizza Pockets, Healthy Pizza