Protein Pop Tarts

If your childhood nostalgia and your grown-up wellness goals had a baby, it would be this poptart. These grain-free, protein-packed beauties taste like the toaster treats you loved as a kid—but they’re made with clean, nourishing ingredients that leave you feeling energized (not sluggish). Whether you're fueling up after a workout, looking for a fun snack for your kids, or just want a breakfast that feels like a treat, this recipe is a total win. No gluten, no grains, no junk—just soft pastry, gooey filling, and the kind of flavor that makes you do a happy dance in the kitchen.

Makes about 10! Halve the recipe if you'd like less

Main dough:

1-1/2 cup almond flour (super fine)

1-1/2 cup arrowroot

2/3 cup protein powder of choice (I used this vanilla one)

1 TBSP coconut sugar

1 cup vegan butter of choice

2 eggs

Center Filling:

1/2 cup almond butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

3 TBSP MCT oil or melted coconut oil

3 TBSP protein powder or collagen peptides

1 TBSP cinnamon

2 TBSP water if needed

Icing

5 TBSP coconut butter or vegan butter

2 TBSP pure maple syrup

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup to 1/3 cup water

Healthy Protein Pop-Tarts

Directions:

1. Place cold vegan butter on cutting board and dice (I like to freeze it 10 min first)

2. Put almond flour, tapioca, protein powder and chopped butter into food processor, process until crumbly.

3. Add egg, mix until dough forms.

4. Wrap in plastic, chill for at least 30 min.

5. Prepare a clean surface and dust with gluten-free flour, then form dough into giant rectangle.

6. Slice into 20 rectangles, and put 10 of those onto parchment-lined cookie sheet.

7. Whisk center filling ingredients, and put a dollop on top of 10 rectangles on the cookie sheet. Lay remaining 10 rectangles on top, using fork to crimp the edges.

8. Poke holes with the tines of a fork. Bake for 16-22 min or until golden.

9. Melt coconut butter, then add in rest of icing ingredients. Once poptarts are cool, spread on top. Put pop-tarts in the fridge to let icing set and firm up then serve!