Irresistible High Protein Pizza Rolls (Print Version)

Savory rolls packed with high-protein dough, pepperoni, beef, and cheese. Ideal for a quick snack or satisfying meal prep.

# 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 oz lean ground beef (5% fat or less)
07 - 2.8 oz 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 (oregano, basil)
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ 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 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks for 4-5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in black pepper and Italian herbs. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, egg, garlic powder, and salt until a sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, until smooth.
04 - Roll the dough into a rectangle, approximately 12 x 10 inches.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
06 - Evenly scatter cooked beef, pepperoni slices, and mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
07 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan and dried parsley or herbs.
09 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
10 - Cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Each roll packs 14 grams of protein but tastes like something from a pizzeria, not the gym
  • The Greek yogurt dough transforms simple ingredients into something soft and pillowy
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make them once and eat all week
02 -
  • The dough starts sticky but becomes smooth and workable after kneading—dont be tempted to add more flour or the texture will suffer
  • Let the beef cool slightly before assembling so it doesnt melt the cheese too early or make the dough hard to handle
03 -
  • Use unflavored dental floss to slice the log—slide it underneath, cross the ends, and pull through for perfect cuts that don't squish the spiral
  • Let the rolls rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and they're easier to move
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