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High Protein Tortillas

High Protein Tortillas: Easy 55‑Calorie, 7g Protein Flatbread Recipe


  • Author: Allen Tom
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 tortillas 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

Discover the ultimate high‑protein tortilla recipe that delivers a soft, flexible flatbread with just 55 calories and 7.2 g protein per serving. Made with all‑purpose flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, water and a touch of vegetable oil, these tortillas are quick to mix, knead, roll and cook, yielding 16 perfect rounds for tacos, quesadillas, wraps, or breakfast burritos. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts, meal‑preppers, and families seeking a nutritious, low‑calorie staple. Perfect any mea


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add water and vegetable oil; stir until a dough forms.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Rest dough 10 minutes.
  5. Divide into 16 balls and roll each into a thin circle.
  6. Cook each tortilla 1 minute per side in a hot skillet.
  7. Keep warm under a towel.

Notes

  • For a gluten‑free version, replace all‑purpose flour with a gluten‑free blend. Adjust water slightly if dough feels dry. Store cooked tortillas in an airtight container
  • they reheat well in a skillet or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Pan‑fry
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla
  • Calories: 55
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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