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Protein pop tarts

Protein pop tarts

By Lily Naicker
20’ Prep time
25’ Cook time
45’ Total time
351 Calories
8 Serving

Summary

It’s hard to fill the shoes of a beloved childhood breakfast (i can’t believe we ate that much sugar for breakfast!), but these legendary protein pop tarts really deliver.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2
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Step 2

Place the flour, brown sugar, salt, and butter into a food processor and pulse to break up the butter. Next, add the cottage cheese and pulse to combine. It should look crumbly, but not wet.
Step 3
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Step 3

Turn the processor on and slowly add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time. Once a ball has started to form you can stop.
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Step 4

Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and divide into two equal portions. Roll out one piece to 12×12 inches and then transfer it to the lined sheet pan. Set aside.
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Step 5

Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and protein powder in a small bowl.
Step 6
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Step 6

Spread the brown sugar mix on top of the dough, leaving about ½ inch around the border to crimp the edges. Set aside.*
Step 7
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Step 7

Roll out the remaining dough and place on top of the brown sugar mixture. Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal. Then, poke the fork into the top of the pop tart to stop air bubbles.
Step 8
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Step 8

Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350℉.
Step 9
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Step 9

While the pop tart is baking, make the glaze. Place the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla in a bowl and mix to combine. Cover with plastic wrap to stop a film from forming on top.
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Step 10

Remove the pop tart from the oven and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes before topping it with the glaze. Slice into equal size squares or rectangles.

Tips and Warnings

  • If the dough seems too sticky, knead it with a little flour before rolling it. It should feel similar to a fresh bread dough.
  • The rollout measurements aren’t exact. It is just important that the top and bottom are relatively the same size and thickness.
  • When you are crimping the edges in step 6, be sure that there are no holes in the crimps, or else the filling may spill out.

Ingredient

  • Vanilla extract
    Vanilla extract
    4.93 ml
  • All-purpose flour
    All-purpose flour
    5914.71 ml
  • Unsalted butter
    Unsalted butter
    118.29 ml
  • Cinnamon
    Cinnamon
    9.86 ml
  • 4% cottage cheese
    4% cottage cheese
    118.29 ml
  • Ice water
    Ice water
    59.15 ml
  • Light brown sugar
    Light brown sugar
    14.79 ml
  • Powdered sugar
    Powdered sugar
    78.78 ml
  • Sea salt
    Sea salt
    4.93 ml
  • Unsweetened plain almond milk
    Unsweetened plain almond milk
    29.57 ml
  • Vanilla protein powder
    Vanilla protein powder
    29.57 ml
  • Unsweetened plain almond milk
    Unsweetened plain almond milk

Nutrition Facts

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