Hot-Hands Pockets

Don’t let the cold get you down. Whip up a fine throwback favorite, homemade hot pockets. Stuff them with your favorite sandwich filling and keep a smile on your face on these cold days. Don’t let the ‘homemade dough’ hold you back – you’ve got this! All the carbs and protein you need to recover from these winter runs.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup self-rising flour + a little extra, if needed
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 4 oz ham
• 2 slices cheddar cheese
• Spray oil
• Other options: ham & swiss cheese, pickles & mustard, turkey & cheese, egg & cheese, or pizza.

Directions

1. Mix flour and Greek yogurt in a small bowl to make a dough. <add more flour if dough is too sticky to work with – it should be a little sticky but manageable>
2. Sprinkle a little flour on your surface. Split dough into two. Using a rolling pin or tall glass, roll each ball of dough into a 4×8″ rectangle. If you get some holes, just patch them up.
3. Cover ½ of each dough rectangle with 2 oz ham + 1 slice of cheese.
4. Fold over remaining dough on both rectangles. Make sure all the fillings are inside. Using a fork + your fingers, press edges together well.
5. Spray both sides with oil or grease your baking sheet.
6. Air-fry at 375 degrees for 10 – 15 minutes or bake in the oven at 450 degrees for 12 – 18 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Freaking enjoy.

Nutrition Facts: 1 pocket (½ recipe) 440 calories, 34 gm protein, 60 gm carbohydrates, 7 gm fat

About Meghann

Meghann Featherstun is a sports dietitian who works with runners all over the country to help them fuel their bodies for the best performance in life, running, and beyond. Check out more recipes, blog posts, group nutrition programs, and 1-on-1 nutrition coaching from Meghann at featherstonenutrition.com or on Instagram.