High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Print Version)

Savory rolls with pepperoni, lean beef, and cheese wrapped in protein-packed Greek yogurt dough for satisfying snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein Dough

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or low fat
02 - 2 cups self-rising flour
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

06 - 7 ounces lean ground beef, 5% fat or less
07 - 2.8 ounces turkey or beef pepperoni slices
08 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Topping

13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian herbs

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart while cooking for 4-5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in black pepper and Italian herbs. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, egg, garlic powder, and salt, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
04 - Roll the dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 12 by 10 inches.
05 - Distribute pizza sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
06 - Scatter cooked beef, pepperoni slices, and mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
07 - Starting from a long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Place rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried parsley or herbs.
09 - Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
10 - Allow rolls to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each roll packs 14 grams of protein without feeling like diet food.
  • The dough comes together in minutes with no rise time required.
  • They freeze beautifully so you can grab a few anytime hunger strikes.
  • Kids and adults demolish them equally fast at every gathering.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the beef or the rolls will turn greasy and the dough can get soggy.
  • Let the cooked beef cool slightly before adding it to the dough so the cheese doesn't melt prematurely and make a mess.
  • Use a serrated knife or dental floss to slice the log cleanly without squishing the filling out the sides.
03 -
  • Weigh your flour if you can, because too much makes the dough dense and too little makes it sticky and hard to roll.
  • Brush the tops with oil right before baking, not earlier, so the Parmesan sticks and browns evenly.
  • If your dough feels too sticky, dust your hands and surface with a little more flour instead of adding it directly to the bowl.
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