🧀 Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites (High-Protein)

Serves: 4
Protein: ~18–22g per serving
Calories: ~280–320 per serving

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Brie Bites

• 8 oz (225 g) Brie cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unflavored or vanilla protein powder (whey or whey/casein blend)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ¾ cup finely chopped pistachios
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (adds protein + flavor)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For Cooking

• Cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil

High-Protein Fig Honey Glaze

• ¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1½ tbsp fig jam
• 1 tbsp honey
• Pinch salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep
   • Chill Brie cubes in the freezer 20 minutes (prevents melting).
2. Set up breading station
   • Bowl 1: flour + protein powder
   • Bowl 2: beaten egg
   • Bowl 3: pistachios + Parmesan + garlic powder + pepper
3. Coat the Brie
   • Roll each cube in flour mixture
   • Dip into egg
   • Press into pistachio mixture until fully coated
4. Cook
   Air Fryer (best option):
   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C)
   • Lightly spray bites
   • Air fry 6–8 minutes, turning once
   Oven:
   • Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10–12 minutes
   Pan-sear (optional):
   • Sear quickly on all sides over medium heat (watch closely)
5. Make glaze
   • Stir Greek yogurt, fig jam, honey, and salt until smooth.
6. Serve
   • Drizzle glaze over warm Brie bites or serve on the side.

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📊 Approximate Macros (per serving)

• Protein: 18–22g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 14–16g
• Calories: ~300