Protein Pop Tarts Breakfast (Print Version)

Strawberry-filled high-protein pastry with sweet vanilla glaze—delicious for breakfast or snacks.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
06 - 1/4 cup neutral-flavored oil
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

08 - 1/2 cup strawberry jam

→ Glaze

09 - 1 cup confectioners' sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons milk or water, plus more as needed
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, vanilla protein powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder until homogeneous.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together applesauce, neutral-flavored oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is dry or crumbly, add 1 to 2 teaspoons ice water as needed. Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
05 - Divide dough in half. Roll one half between two sheets of parchment to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 8 equal rectangles. Repeat with remaining dough.
06 - Arrange rectangles on the prepared baking tray. Spoon a generous amount of strawberry jam in the center of half the rectangles, leaving the edges clear for sealing.
07 - Place remaining dough rectangles on top of filled ones. Press edges to seal, then crimp with a fork along the border to prevent filling from leaking.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crust is just golden. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, milk or water, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more liquid gradually to reach a spreadable consistency as needed.
10 - Spread glaze evenly over cooled pastries, leaving a small border uncoated. Optionally, top with sprinkles. Allow glaze to set fully at room temperature.

# Notes:

01 - Chilling the dough allows for easier handling and cleaner edges when shaping pastries.
02 - For cleaner glaze application, ensure pop tarts are completely cool before spreading.

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