Protein Pop Tarts (Printable)
Tender protein-rich pastry filled with fruit jam and topped with vanilla icing. A healthy twist on the classic breakfast treat.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry Dough
01 - 1 1/2 cups oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond flour
04 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
08 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
09 - 1 large egg
→ Filling
10 - 6 tablespoons fruit jam or sugar-free fruit preserves
11 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
→ Icing
12 - 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or powdered sugar
13 - 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, almond flour, coconut sugar, and salt.
03 - Add Greek yogurt, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and egg. Stir until a soft dough forms, adding more almond milk if needed.
04 - Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to 1/4 inch thickness.
05 - Cut dough into 12 rectangles approximately 3x4 inches each.
06 - Place 6 rectangles on prepared baking sheet. Spoon 1 tablespoon jam onto center of each, mixing in protein powder if desired.
07 - Top with remaining rectangles and press edges with a fork to seal completely.
08 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until slightly golden. Cool completely.
09 - Whisk powdered erythritol, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10 - Drizzle icing over cooled pop tarts. Let set for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that childhood toaster pastry satisfaction without the sugar crash that hits an hour later
- The protein keeps you full through morning meetings or afternoon workouts when regular snacks would leave you hungry
02 -
- The dough will feel softer than traditional pastry dough, which is completely normal and necessary for the right texture
- Letting them cool completely before icing prevents the glaze from melting right off
03 -
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it's too sticky to roll
- Use a pizza cutter to make perfectly straight rectangle edges