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High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets

  • Author: Jason Miller
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pockets 1x

Description

These homemade pizza hot pockets are packed with protein thanks to a cottage cheese and Greek yogurt dough, plus a hearty turkey and veggie filling. They’re quick to make, kid-approved, and perfect for lunchboxes or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 3/4 cup pizza sauce (low sugar preferred)
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely diced turkey pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup cooked lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped baby spinach (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional)
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a blender or food processor.
  3. In a large bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, flour, baking powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add extra flour if needed.
  4. Let dough rest for 5 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix pizza sauce, mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, cooked turkey, bell peppers, spinach (if using), garlic powder, and oregano. Stir until evenly combined.
  6. Lightly flour your work surface. Divide dough into 8 pieces for snack-size or 4 for meal-size pockets.
  7. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  9. Fold dough over filling, pinch edges to seal, and crimp with a fork.
  10. Place pockets seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg (optional) and spray lightly with olive oil.
  11. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and tops sound hollow when tapped. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
  12. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute dairy-free yogurt and cheese, and use silken tofu instead of cottage cheese. Don’t overfill pockets to prevent bursting. Seal edges well with a fork. Freeze unbaked or baked pockets for up to 3 months. Reheat in oven for best crispiness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 480
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 16

Keywords: high protein, pizza hot pockets, healthy lunch, kid-friendly, meal prep, freezer friendly, easy recipe, homemade, protein snack

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