Protein Pop Tarts (Printable)
Tender protein-rich pastry with fruity filling, perfect for quick breakfast or healthy snacking.
# 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
# Directions:
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. Mix 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 measuring approximately 3x4 inches each.
06 - Place 6 rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon of jam onto the center of each. Optionally mix protein powder into jam first.
07 - Top with remaining rectangles and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
08 - Bake for 13–15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely on the baking sheet.
09 - Whisk powdered erythritol, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10 - Drizzle icing over cooled pop tarts. Allow icing to set for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Each tart delivers 10 grams of protein without that chalky protein powder aftertaste
- The pastry stays tender and flaky, not dense or dry like most high-protein baked goods
02 -
- Rolling the dough between parchment paper is essential because this dough is stickier than traditional pastry
- The dough firms up slightly when chilled, so if it becomes too soft to work with, refrigerate for 15 minutes
03 -
- Egg wash the tops before baking for a shinier finish
- Use a ruler when cutting rectangles so all tarts bake evenly