Homemade Healthy Pop Tarts

Easy homemade pop tarts made with simple ingredients. They don't need any yeast and are crisp on the outside with a sweet filling.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 batch Greek yogurt dough
2 tablespoon sugar * See notes
1/2 cup strawberry jam can use any jam or jelly of choice
2 tablespoons milk

For the glaze

1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoon Greek yogurt ** See notes
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the Greek yogurt dough with sugar and mix well, until combined. Using your hands, shape the dough into a thick, smooth ball.
Flour a kitchen surface and add a tablespoon of flour on top of the ball of dough. Transfer the ball of dough onto the floured surface, and knead several times.
Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough, forming a rectangular shape, about 12 inches by 6 inches. Using a sharp knife (or pizza cutter), slice once length-ways, and 7 times the other way, to form 16 uniform rectangles.
Place 8 of the rectangles on the lined baking tray, evenly spaced apart. Place 1 tablespoon of jam onto each rectangle. Place the other 8 rectangles on top of each one. Using a fork, press along each side of each pop tart, sealing it up completely. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of each pop tart with milk.
Bake the pop tarts for 15-20 minutes, or until golden on top. Allow pop tarts to cool, before glazing.
While the pop tarts are cooling, prepare your glaze by combining the powdered sugar with the vanilla extract and yogurt. Whisk until a thick frosting remains. Using a spoon, spoon out frosting over the tops of each pop tart, spreading it slightly. Top with sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

* White sugar, monk fruit sweetener, or baking Splenda works

** Start with 2 tablespoons. If your glaze is too thick, add more. If it is too thin, add extra powdered sugar.

Don't have self-rising flour? You can make your own.

Air fryer option: Prepare the pop tarts as directed. Place pop tarts in a single layer in a lined air fryer basket. Air fry at 350F for 10 minutes. Let them cool before glazing.

TO STORE: Homemade pop tarts must be stored in the fridge, in a sealed container. They will keep fresh for up to 5 days.

TO FREEZE: Place leftover pop tarts in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

TO REHEAT: Re-heat pop tarts by thawing them to room temperature before re-heating in the oven (350F for 10 minutes) or in the air fryer (370F for 3 minutes).

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