Cinnamon Sugar Protein Pretzel Bites

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (0% fat)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 egg (For egg wash; milk may be used instead. The source does not specify the amount of milk.)
• 2 tbsp butter (Melted; used to coat the baked pretzel bites)
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (The transcript refers to this as cane sugar)
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line one or more baking sheets with parchment paper or another nonstick liner.

2. 2

   Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk or stir briefly to distribute the leavening and salt evenly.

3. 3

   Add the nonfat Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients. Mix until the ingredients come together into a dough, then knead until the dough is smooth. Avoid overworking it once it is cohesive.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into 5 equal sections. Roll each section into a long, even log, then cut each log into bite-sized pieces. The full batch should make approximately 55–60 pieces.

5. 5

   Arrange the dough pieces on the lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them for even browning.

6. 6

   Brush the tops of the dough pieces with the beaten egg for an egg wash, or with milk if using the alternative. This gives the bites a golden finish.

7. 7

   Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 17–19 minutes, until the pretzel bites are puffed and golden brown.

8. 8

   While the pretzel bites bake, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.

9. 9

   Melt the butter. When the pretzel bites come out of the oven, toss them with the melted butter until fully coated, or brush both sides generously with butter.

10. 10

    Immediately transfer the butter-coated pretzel bites to the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss until evenly covered. Serve warm.

Notes

The recipe has no rise time. The source lists approximately 198 calories and 11 g protein per 10 pieces without the coating, and approximately 328 calories with the butter-and-sugar coating. Serve warm for the best texture. If using milk for the wash, the amount is not specified in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• baked
• no-rise
• high-protein
• vegetarian
• sweet
• cinnamon-sugar