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Protein Pop Tarts Recipe

Protein Pop Tarts Recipe
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Delicious and protein-packed homemade pop tarts made with whole wheat flour and vanilla protein powder, filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a tasty snack.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup neutral-flavored oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar (sugar-free or regular)
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or water (as needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for baking.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, vanilla protein powder, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients. In a separate small bowl, mix the applesauce, neutral-flavored oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Form the Dough. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of ice-cold water to reach the right consistency. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
  5. Roll and Cut the Pastry. Divide the chilled dough into two equal parts. Roll out one portion between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter to cut it into 8 equal rectangles. Repeat with the second dough portion.
  6. Fill the Pastry. Place the dough rectangles on the prepared baking tray. Spoon a generous amount of strawberry jam into the center of each rectangle, leaving space along the edges to seal.
  7. Assemble and Seal. Top each jam-filled rectangle with another dough rectangle. Press the edges together with your fingers then crimp around the edges using a fork to seal completely.
  8. Bake the Pop Tarts. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pastries turn a light golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the Glaze. In a bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar, optional vanilla protein powder, milk or water, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the thickness by adding more liquid if necessary.
  10. Glaze and Decorate. Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled pop tarts, leaving a small rim around the edges uncoated. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles and allow the glaze to set at room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough helps it firm up for easier rolling and cutting.
  • If the dough is sticky, lightly flour your rolling surface or parchment paper.
  • You can substitute strawberry jam with any other fruit jam of your choice.
  • Use sugar-free confectioners sugar for a lower sugar option.
  • Store pop tarts in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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