High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls (Printable)

Savory rolls with pepperoni, lean beef, and cheese wrapped in protein-rich dough. Perfect for snacks or meal prep.

# What you 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, optional

→ Topping

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart while cooking for approximately 4 to 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 until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
04 - Roll dough into a rectangle approximately 12 by 10 inches.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all edges.
06 - Evenly distribute cooked beef, pepperoni slices, and mozzarella cheese over sauce layer.
07 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll dough into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
08 - Place rolls cut-side up on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried parsley or herbs.
09 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
10 - Cool rolls slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each roll packs 14 grams of protein without feeling heavy or dry.
  • The dough requires no rising time, so you can go from craving to eating in under an hour.
  • They freeze beautifully and reheat without turning rubbery or sad.
  • You get all the flavor of pizza in a portable, portion-controlled form.
02 -
  • Do not overfill the dough or it will split open during baking and leak everywhere.
  • Let the beef cool for a few minutes before adding it to the dough, or the heat will make the dough sticky and hard to roll.
  • Use a serrated knife or dental floss to slice the log cleanly without squishing the rolls.
03 -
  • Weigh your Greek yogurt and flour for the most consistent dough results.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper, or you'll spend way too long scraping cheese off the pan.
  • Let the rolls cool for at least five minutes before eating, or you'll burn your tongue on the filling.
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