Description
These Protein Pop Tarts are a delightful combination of creamy filling and a crunchy, flaky crust. Each bite offers a satisfying sweetness balanced with a hint of nuttiness, making them a perfect snack or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Dough:
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla flavor)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- For the Icing:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp almond milk
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into rectangles (about 3×4 inches) and place half of them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In another bowl, mix the protein powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, and cinnamon until smooth. Spoon the filling onto the rectangles on the baking sheet.
- Top with the remaining rectangles and seal the edges with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar with almond milk until smooth.
- Once baked, let the pop tarts cool for a few minutes before drizzling with icing and adding sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- These pop tarts can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze them individually wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
- You can substitute the protein powder with any flavor you prefer, such as chocolate or strawberry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: breakfast/snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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