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Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts Recipe

My strawberry pop tart recipe features flaky homemade protein dough, sweet strawberry protein filling, and a creamy sweetened cottage cheese glaze for a fun, delicious breakfast treat.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry pop tarts
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Dough

Filling

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons blended 2% cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  • Place the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
    Overhead view of a blender containing halved strawberries and a scoop of white powder on a light textured surface.
  • Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds.
  • Add the blended strawberries to a small saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the mixture has reduced by half. Stir occasionally and scrape the sides.
  • When the strawberry filling is done, transfer to a small bowl and stir in the protein powder. Place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
    A beige saucepan filled with a pink liquid mixture sits on a light textured surface, viewed from above.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Place the flour, brown sugar, salt, and butter into a food processor and pulse to break up the butter. Next, add the cottage cheese and pulse to combine. It should look crumbly, but not wet.
    Butter chunks and flour in a food processor bowl, ready to be mixed, viewed from above on a light countertop.
  • Turn the processor on and slowly add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time. Once a ball has started to form, you can stop.
    A food processor filled with partially mixed dough sits on a light-colored countertop.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and divide into two equal portions.
  • Roll out one dough ball and cut into 4 rectangles about 3 inches x 3 inches.
  • On one half of the rectangle, add 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree. On the other half, using a fork, poke holes in the dough. This will help eliminate the dough bubbling up while baking.
    Four rectangular dough pieces, each with fork marks and a portion of meat paste on one end, are arranged on a parchment-lined surface.
  • Place a small bowl of water on your workstation. Use your finger to wet half of the dough. Fold the dough over to close. Use a fork for the signature pop tart crimp and to ensure none of the filling oozes out.
  • Repeat until all of the pop tarts have been assembled.
    Four unbaked rectangular hand pies with crimped edges are arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 350℉.
  • While the pop tart is baking make the glaze. Place the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla in a bowl and mix to combine. Cover with plastic wrap to stop a film from forming on top.
    A hand holding a whisk stirring a light-colored mixture in a ceramic bowl on a light surface.
  • Remove the pop tart from the oven and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes before topping it with the glaze.
    Rectangular pastry with icing and colorful sprinkles, surrounded by fresh strawberries on a white surface.

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Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g