High Protein Breakfast Hot Pockets (Printable View)
Savory egg, turkey, and cheese filling wrapped in golden whole wheat dough. Ready in 38 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
05 - 6 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
07 - 6 oz cooked turkey breast, diced
08 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Topping
11 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
12 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add Greek yogurt and mix with a spoon until a dough forms. Knead gently for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
03 - On a floured surface, roll dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 6 rectangles.
04 - Beat eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Scramble in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until just set. Allow to cool slightly.
05 - Add turkey, cheese, and spinach to the scrambled eggs. Mix thoroughly to combine.
06 - Divide filling evenly among dough rectangles, placing on one half of each. Fold dough over filling and seal edges firmly with a fork.
07 - Transfer pockets to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or seasoning if desired.
08 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt dough comes together in minutes without any yeast or waiting time
- Each pocket delivers 19 grams of protein while actually tasting like something you want to eat
02 -
- Let the egg filling cool slightly before assembling, or the dough will become gummy and difficult to seal
- Dont overfill the pockets or the filling will burst through during baking
03 -
- Egg wash creates that professional golden sheen, so dont skip this step
- Everything bagel seasoning adds a restaurant-quality flavor boost