๐Ÿฅ High-Protein Stuffed Puff Pastry Pieces

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Makes: 12โ€“16 pieces

Time: 25โ€“30 minutes


๐Ÿฅš Ingredients

Puff Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)
    (Tip: use whole-wheat or high-protein puff pastry if available)

Protein-Packed Filling Options (choose 1 or mix)

Option A: Chicken & Cheese

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • ยฝ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
  • ยฝ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt + pepper

Option B: Beef & Veggie

  • 1 cup cooked lean ground beef
  • ยฝ cup cottage cheese
  • ยฝ cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt + pepper

Option C: Tuna & Egg (super high protein)

  • 1 can tuna (drained)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • Salt + pepper

๐Ÿฅ„ Optional Toppings

  • Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water)
  • Sesame seeds or parmesan

๐Ÿ”ช Instructions

1๏ธโƒฃ Preheat Oven

Preheat to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.


2๏ธโƒฃ Prepare Filling

Mix your chosen filling ingredients in a bowl until well combined.


3๏ธโƒฃ Cut Puff Pastry

Roll puff pastry sheet slightly and cut into 12โ€“16 squares.


4๏ธโƒฃ Fill & Seal

  • Place 1โ€“2 tbsp filling in the center of each square
  • Fold into triangles or pockets
  • Seal edges with a fork

5๏ธโƒฃ Brush & Bake

  • Brush with egg wash for a golden finish
  • Bake 15โ€“18 minutes until puffed and golden

6๏ธโƒฃ Serve Warm

Let cool 2โ€“3 minutes and enjoy!


๐Ÿ’ช High-Protein Macros (Approx per piece)

Depends on filling choice, but typically:

  • Protein: 8โ€“12g per piece
  • Calories: ~160โ€“200
  • Carbs: ~12โ€“16g
  • Fat: ~8โ€“12g

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