Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs (High-Protein)

Golden on the outside, gooey in the center, and boosted with protein—these are perfect as a snack, side, or appetizer.

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🧄🧀 Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs (High-Protein)

🍽️ Makes: 10–12 cheese bombs

📝 Ingredients

Dough

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 cup self-rising flour
  (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)

• 1 scoop unflavored or plain protein powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Filling

• 10–12 small cubes mozzarella cheese (about ¾ cup total)

Garlic Butter Topping

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment.

2. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, flour, protein powder, and garlic powder until a soft dough forms.

3. Lightly flour hands. Divide dough into 10–12 pieces.

4. Flatten each piece, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and seal into a ball.

5. Place seam-side down on tray.

6. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden.

7. Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan.

8. Brush generously over hot cheese bombs.

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🔥 Nutrition (Per Cheese Bomb, ~12)

• Calories: ~135

• Protein: 10g

• Carbs: 12g

• Fat: 5g

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💡 Tips

• Air fryer: 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

• Add pepperoni inside for pizza bombs.

• Reheat in air fryer to keep crisp.