High Protein Breakfast Hot Pockets (Printable)
Fluffy whole wheat pockets stuffed with scrambled eggs, turkey, cheese, and spinach. Ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp low-fat milk
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Topping
11 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
12 - 2 tbsp 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 until a dough forms. Knead gently for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
03 - On a floured surface, roll dough to about 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. Let cool slightly.
05 - Add turkey, cheese, and spinach to the scrambled eggs. Mix well to distribute evenly.
06 - Divide the filling evenly among the dough rectangles, placing it on one half of each. Fold dough over the filling and seal edges firmly with a fork.
07 - Transfer pockets to the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or seasoning if desired.
08 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- Two ingredient dough comes together faster than delivery apps load
- Nineteen grams of protein keeps hunger away until lunch
- Freeze beautifully so breakfast is ready in minutes
02 -
- Seal edges firmly or filling will escape during baking
- Let scrambled eggs cool slightly before filling to avoid soggy dough
- Do not overfill or pockets become difficult to seal properly
03 -
- Roll dough on parchment paper to skip transferring messy rectangles
- Use a pizza cutter for the cleanest straight lines on rectangles