High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets (Printable Version)

Protein-packed pockets with soft dough and melty cheese filling. Perfect for meal prep and quick meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
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 (approximately 1.5 cups shredded)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
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 approximately 6 inches long.
06 - Spoon 1 tablespoon pizza sauce and 20 grams cheese onto one half of each oval, leaving a ½-inch border.
07 - Fold dough over filling and press edges to seal. Crimp with a fork, adding a touch of water if needed for better adhesion.
08 - Place pockets on prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • 25 grams of protein per pocket feels like cheating the system somehow
  • The dough comes together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • They freeze beautifully so you can bake once and eat lazy for weeks
02 -
  • Overfilling these is the number one way to end up with cheese all over your baking sheet
  • The dough feels sticky and weird at first but keep kneading and it will transform
  • Fork crimping is not just decorative, it is what keeps the filling from escaping during baking
03 -
  • If the dough feels too sticky while rolling, dust your hands and surface with a little more flour
  • Brushing the tops with egg wash before baking makes them extra golden and professional looking
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