Apple Pie Protein Dessert Pizzas
Apple Pie Protein Dessert Pizzas
Ingredients
For the Apple Pie Filling
- 21 ounces apple pie filling, 1 can
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Protein Crumble
- 1 3/4 ounces vanilla whey/casein blend protein powder
- 1/3 ounce light brown sugar
- 1/2 ounce zero-calorie sweetener, such as erythritol or stevia blend
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon butter extract
- non-stick cooking spray, as needed
For the Pizza Base
- 4 low-calorie pita breads
- non-stick cooking spray, as needed
- 1 tablespoon zero-calorie sweetener, for cinnamon sugar mixture
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for cinnamon sugar mixture
For Assembly and Toppings
- protein icing, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Apple Pie Filling: Empty the can of apple pie filling into a medium bowl. Sprinkle generously with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Stir well to combine. Use a fork to cut the apple pieces into smaller chunks for easier spreading.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Protein Crumble: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the vanilla whey/casein blend protein powder, light brown sugar, zero-calorie sweetener, and sea salt. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly. Add the unsweetened applesauce and butter extract to the dry mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough ball forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the Protein Crumble: Break the dough ball into small, even pieces and spread them out on a baking tray or air fryer basket. Lightly spray the crumble with non-stick cooking spray. Air fry at 350°F until golden and crunchy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Prepare and Bake the Pizza Bases: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the low-calorie pita breads on a baking sheet. Lightly spray the pitas with non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of zero-calorie sweetener and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to create a cinnamon sugar mixture. Generously sprinkle this mixture over the pitas. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Assemble the Pizzas: Once the pita bases are baked, evenly distribute the prepared apple pie filling over each pita. Return the pizzas with the apple filling to the oven for an additional 4 to 5 minutes to warm through.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Finish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven. Generously sprinkle the cooked protein crumble on top of the warm apple filling. Drizzle with protein icing, as needed, and for an extra touch, sprinkle with more of the zero-calorie cinnamon sugar mixture.
⏱️ 4 min
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Apple Pie Protein Dessert Pizzas
Ingredients
For the Apple Pie Filling
- 21 ounces apple pie filling, 1 can
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Protein Crumble
- 1 3/4 ounces vanilla whey/casein blend protein powder
- 1/3 ounce light brown sugar
- 1/2 ounce zero-calorie sweetener, such as erythritol or stevia blend
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon butter extract
- non-stick cooking spray, as needed
For the Pizza Base
- 4 low-calorie pita breads
- non-stick cooking spray, as needed
- 1 tablespoon zero-calorie sweetener, for cinnamon sugar mixture
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for cinnamon sugar mixture
For Assembly and Toppings
- protein icing, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Apple Pie Filling: Empty the can of apple pie filling into a medium bowl. Sprinkle generously with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Stir well to combine. Use a fork to cut the apple pieces into smaller chunks for easier spreading.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Protein Crumble: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the vanilla whey/casein blend protein powder, light brown sugar, zero-calorie sweetener, and sea salt. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly. Add the unsweetened applesauce and butter extract to the dry mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough ball forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the Protein Crumble: Break the dough ball into small, even pieces and spread them out on a baking tray or air fryer basket. Lightly spray the crumble with non-stick cooking spray. Air fry at 350°F until golden and crunchy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Prepare and Bake the Pizza Bases: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the low-calorie pita breads on a baking sheet. Lightly spray the pitas with non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of zero-calorie sweetener and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to create a cinnamon sugar mixture. Generously sprinkle this mixture over the pitas. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Assemble the Pizzas: Once the pita bases are baked, evenly distribute the prepared apple pie filling over each pita. Return the pizzas with the apple filling to the oven for an additional 4 to 5 minutes to warm through.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Finish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven. Generously sprinkle the cooked protein crumble on top of the warm apple filling. Drizzle with protein icing, as needed, and for an extra touch, sprinkle with more of the zero-calorie cinnamon sugar mixture.
⏱️ 4 min