Description
High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets are a delicious and nutritious snack or quick meal that combines the classic flavors of pizza with a high-protein filling, perfect for muscle-building and supporting an active lifestyle. Featuring a crispy whole wheat crust and a savory mixture of lean ground poultry, vegetables, and low-fat mozzarella, these hot pockets are customizable, kid-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- Whole wheat pizza dough (enough to roll into a ¼ inch thick rectangle)
Filling
- 1 cup lean ground chicken or turkey
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, etc.)
- 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Finishing
- 1 egg (for egg wash, beaten)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a pan, cook the lean ground chicken or turkey seasoned with Italian seasoning over medium heat until fully browned and fragrant. Add the chopped bell peppers and onions, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce and allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll the whole wheat pizza dough into a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick to make assembling and folding easier.
- Assemble the Pockets: Spoon the warm filling evenly onto one half of the dough, leaving a border around the edges for sealing. Sprinkle the shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese over the filling. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal tightly.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the tops of the pockets with the beaten egg to create a golden, glossy crust. Place the pockets on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese inside has melted.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the hot pockets to prevent leaking and sogginess.
- Seal the edges well with a fork or by pinching to avoid filling escape during baking.
- Pre-cook the filling thoroughly to ensure even cooking inside the pockets.
- Allow the hot pockets to cool slightly before eating to avoid burns.
- Bake on parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot pocket
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein, pizza hot pockets, quick meal, healthy snack, muscle building, whole wheat, lean protein
