Protein Pop Tarts (Printable)
Flaky, protein-rich pastries filled with jam and topped with vanilla icing. A wholesome twist on a classic favorite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 1/2 cups oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond flour
04 - 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
07 - 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
08 - 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
09 - 1 large egg
→ Filling
10 - 6 tbsp 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 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
14 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# How-to 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 until well blended.
03 - Add Greek yogurt, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and egg to the dry mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms, adding additional almond milk only if needed to bring dough together.
04 - Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
05 - Cut dough into 12 rectangles measuring approximately 3x4 inches each.
06 - Place 6 rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon 1 tablespoon of jam onto the center of each, optionally mixing protein powder into the jam first.
07 - Top each filled rectangle with remaining dough pieces. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal completely.
08 - Bake for 13–15 minutes until slightly golden. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
09 - Whisk together powdered erythritol, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-consistency.
10 - Drizzle icing over cooled pop tarts and let set for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that nostalgic toaster pastry experience while actually hitting your protein goals for the morning
- The dough comes together in minutes and bakes up tender, not dry or cardboard like some protein baked goods can be
- Customize endless flavor combinations with different jams and protein powder flavors
02 -
- The dough will feel stickier than traditional pastry, but thats normal from the Greek yogurt and protein powder
- Working quickly when rolling helps prevent the dough from warming up and becoming difficult to handle
- These taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together in the fridge
03 -
- Chill your dough for 10 minutes if it becomes too soft to work with
- Egg wash the tops before baking for that glossy breakfast pastry shine