Description
These small, chewy, and salty pretzel bites combine whole wheat flour and protein powder for a nutty flavor, making them perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups water (for boiling)
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and honey in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix whole wheat flour, protein powder, and salt in a large bowl; pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Boil 8 cups of water with baking soda in a large pot.
- Shape the dough into small pieces and form pretzel bites.
- Boil each pretzel bite for about 30 seconds; remove and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and bake for 10–12 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- Cool slightly on a rack before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with various dips or toppings like avocado, yogurt, honey mustard, or nut butter. These bites can be stored for a few days at room temperature, longer in the fridge, and frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg