Protein-Packed Crescent Roll Apple Tarts
Let me whisk you into the heart of holiday magic with a treat that's not just dessert—my Protein-Packed Crescent Roll Apple Tarts, where every bite is a symphony of flavor, a dance of textures, and a celebration of all things delicious. I get it—life's too short to skip dessert, especially during the festive season. That's why I've conjured up these tarts, the result of a love affair between reduced-fat crescent rolls, a high-protein spiced apple filling, and a protein-packed sugar icing.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
Spiced Apples:
- 14 g Unflavored Protein Powder - Optional (Quest )
- 30 ml Sugar Free Syrup (Mrs Butterworths)
- 2-3 tbsp Water
- 160 g Apples (small diced)
- Sprinkle of Cinnamon
Tarts:
- 1 container (8 rolls) Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls (Pillsbury)
- ~200 g Spiced Apple Filling
- Sprinkle of Cinnamon
- Coconut Oil Spray
Icing:
- 30 g Powdered Sugar
- 15 g Vanilla Protein Powder - Optional (Optimum Nutrition)
- 30 ml Unflavored Plant Milk (Good Karma)
Instructions
- Spiced Apples: In a small bowl, mix together your protein powder and syrup until smooth (if not using protein, eliminate completely and just use syrup). In a small pot on low to medium heat, add in your diced apples, the syrup paste, and cinnamon. Mix & let it cook for 8-10 mins.
- Tarts: Roll out your dough onto a floured surface. Divide into four rectangles and pinch the perforations together. Evenly flatten out each rectangle to be as even and uniform as possible. Then add in 1/4 of your filling to one half of the rectangle. Fold the other side over and use a fork to press down the edges. Repeat for all. Add to a parchment lined baking dish. Sprinkle each with cinnamon and spray the tops with coconut oil. Bake at 375° for 12-15 mins.
- Icing: Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Let your tarts cool before icing the tops of each with even amounts of icing.
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
Protein-Packed Crescent Roll Apple Tarts
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
262
% Daily Value*
Fat
6.3
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
2.1
g
13
%
Cholesterol
6.6
mg
2
%
Sodium
486.6
mg
21
%
Potassium
59.4
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
40.7
g
14
%
Fiber
1.2
g
5
%
Sugar
17.9
g
20
%
Protein
9.9
g
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.