Protein Pretzel Bites and Cheese Dip

Protein Pretzel Bites and Cheese Dip

 

High-protein pretzel bites with a creamy protein cheese dip made using PEScience Select Multi-Purpose Protein. A macro-friendly snack perfect for game day, meal prep, or post-workout fuel.

If you love classic soft pretzels but want something that actually supports your nutrition goals, these Protein Pretzel Bites with Cheese Dip are about to be your new go-to snack.

Made with PEScience Select Multi-Purpose Protein, this recipe delivers the chewy, salty pretzel flavor you crave, plus a creamy, protein-boosted cheese dip, without turning into a carb bomb. Whether you need a game-day snack, a post-workout bite, or something to meal prep for the week, this recipe checks every box.

Why Add Protein to Pretzels?

Traditional pretzels are delicious, but nutritionally… they’re mostly refined carbs with very little protein. By incorporating Select Multi-Purpose Protein, you get:

  • Added high-quality protein from a whey + casein blend
  • Better satiety and blood sugar balance
  • A dough that still bakes up soft and chewy
  • A snack that fits into high-protein, macro-balanced lifestyles

This is exactly why we formulated Select Multi-Purpose Protein: to perform in real recipes, not just shakes.

Protein Pretzel Bites and Cheese Dip


Total Calories: 390 Servings: 2 Serving Size: 1/2 the recipe

Ingredients:

For the Pretzel Bites:

  • 120g self-rising flour
  • 30g PEScience Select Multi-Purpose Protein
  • 150g plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp light butter
  • Coarse salt or pretzel salt
  • Baking Soda Bath
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 4 cups water

For the cheese dip:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, protein powder, salt, and Greek yogurt until a dough forms.
  3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rope. Cut into 12 equal pretzel bites.
  4. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and ¼ cup of baking soda to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  5. Add pretzel bites to the baking soda bath for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Melt butter and brush pretzel bites. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

For the cheese dip:

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine queso, milk, and shredded cheese.
  2. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk in protein powder and cheddar powder gradually until smooth and creamy.
 PEScience Select Protein

 

Protein Pretzel Bites and Cheese Dip

Why PEScience Select Multi-Purpose Protein Works Here

Not all protein powders are created for baking. Select Multi-Purpose Protein is designed to:

  • Maintain texture when heated
  • Avoid chalky or gritty finishes
  • Blend smoothly into sauces and doughs
  • Provide a balanced amino acid profile

That’s why it works just as well in pretzel dough as it does in the cheese dip.

Perfect for Any Occasion

These protein pretzel bites are:

  • Great for meal prep
  • Ideal for game day or parties
  • Easy to customize with different cheeses or seasonings
  • A smarter alternative to traditional soft pretzels

Serve them warm, dip generously, and enjoy knowing your snack actually fuels your goals.

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