Ingredients
Yogurt Protein Coating
- 1 cup vanilla fat-free, sugar-free yogurt keep refrigerated
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder absorption varies by brand
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Pretzels and Topping
- mini pretzel twists as needed for dipping
- freeze-dried strawberries crushed, for topping
Equipment
- Whisk or sturdy spoon
Method
- Line a baking sheet or large tray with parchment paper.
- Stir the vanilla yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and powdered sugar together until completely smooth, scraping the bottom of the bowl so no dry pockets remain.
- Dip each pretzel into the yogurt mixture. Let the excess drip back into the bowl, then arrange the coated pretzel on the prepared tray.
- Immediately sprinkle each pretzel with crushed freeze-dried strawberries while the coating is still wet.
- Choose a setting method. For the experimental method used on the test batch, preheat the oven to 250°F, turn it completely off, and place the tray inside for 3 hours. This method has not been validated for final water activity or shelf stability; use it at your own risk. For the freezer option, freeze the tray until the coating is firm, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Keep the finished pretzels refrigerated or frozen unless a finished batch has been tested and shown to have a shelf-stable water activity. Let frozen pretzels soften briefly before eating.
Notes
Experimental turned-off-oven method: Preheat the oven to 250°F, turn it completely off, and place the tray inside for 3 hours. This records the method used for the test batch. It has not been validated for final water activity or shelf stability; use it at your own risk.
Freezer option: Freeze the dipped pretzels until firm, about 1 to 2 hours, then transfer them to a covered freezer-safe container. Let them soften briefly before eating.
Storage: Keep finished pretzels refrigerated or frozen unless a finished batch has been tested and shown to have a shelf-stable water activity.
Protein powder: Absorption varies by brand, so the coating may be slightly thicker or thinner.
Yield and nutrition: The exact yield depends on the pretzel size and how heavily each one is coated. Nutrition is not provided until the pretzel quantity, tested brands, and final yield are confirmed.