High Protein Breakfast Hot Pockets (Print Version)

Fluffy whole wheat dough filled with scrambled eggs, turkey, and cheese for a protein-packed handheld breakfast.

# 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 ounces 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

# 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 dough forms. Knead gently for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
03 - On a floured surface, roll dough to 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 combine.
06 - Divide filling evenly among dough rectangles, placing on one half of each. Fold dough over filling and seal edges with a fork.
07 - Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or seasoning if desired. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Each pocket packs 19 grams of protein without any protein powder or fake ingredients
  • The whole wheat dough comes together in 5 minutes with zero yeast or rising time needed
  • You can grab one on your way out the door and eat it in the car without any mess
02 -
  • Do not overfill the pockets or the filling will burst out while baking and make a mess
  • Let the egg mixture cool slightly before filling or the dough will get soggy and hard to work with
03 -
  • If the dough feels too sticky while kneading, sprinkle more flour a tablespoon at a time
  • Use a pizza cutter to make perfectly even rectangles in seconds

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