Protein Pop Tarts (Printable Version)
Tender oat and protein pastry filled with fruit jam, topped with sweet vanilla icing
# 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 Make It:
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. Add more almond milk if needed to bring dough together.
04 - Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
05 - Cut into 12 rectangles, approximately 3x4 inches each.
06 - Place 6 rectangles on prepared baking sheet. Spoon 1 tablespoon of jam onto the center of each. Optionally mix protein powder into the jam for extra protein.
07 - Top with remaining rectangles. Press edges with a fork to seal securely.
08 - Bake for 13–15 minutes, until slightly golden. Allow to 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 nostalgic toaster pastry experience without the sugar crash thanks to the protein boost
- The dough comes together in minutes and bakes up tender with just the right amount of crunch
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- Working with cold dough is easier so if yours feels sticky pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes before rolling
- Do not overfill these or the jam will burst through the seams during baking and make a mess of your pan
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- Use a ruler or template when cutting your rectangles so all the pop tarts bake evenly
- Chill the assembled pop tarts for 10 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape better