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High-Protein Pizza Bites stacked on a white plate with one sliced in half showing the inside

High-Protein Pizza Bites

These easy High-Protein Pizza Bites are made with simple Greek yogurt dough and filled with melty mozzarella and pepperoni. They're a kid-friendly lunch, snack, or lunchbox recipe served with pizza sauce for dipping.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high-protein pizza bites
Servings: 8 pizza bites

Ingredients

Greek Yogurt Dough

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Filling

  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 24 pepperoni slices chopped

For the Tops

  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Italian seasoning for sprinkling
  • Pizza sauce or marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt and stir until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times until smooth, adding a small amount of flour if the dough is too sticky.
  5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Flatten each piece into a small circle.
  6. Add approximately 1½ tablespoons of mozzarella cheese and 3 chopped pepperoni slices to the center of each piece.
  7. Fold the dough around the filling and pinch the edges tightly closed. Shape it into a ball and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the pizza bites are puffed and golden brown.
  10. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm with pizza sauce.

Notes

  • Use thick plain Greek yogurt for the best dough consistency.
  • The dough should feel slightly sticky but still be easy to handle. Lightly flour your hands if needed.
  • Avoid overfilling the pizza bites, and pinch the seams tightly to keep the cheese inside.
  • Store cooled pizza bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.