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Two savory high protein breakfast pinwheels served on a dark plate, showing a flaky, golden-brown pastry filled with egg and bacon.

The 5 Best High Protein Pinwheels Recipes


  • Author: Callie Brooks
  • Total Time: 20 mins + chilling
  • Yield: 2025 pinwheels per variation 1x

Description

These high protein pinwheels are flavorful, meal-prep friendly, and satisfying. Great for lunches, snacks, or party appetizers—each version offers a different twist, from Italian deli classics to spicy buffalo chicken or vegetarian hummus-packed rolls.


Ingredients

Scale

Classic Italian Pinwheels (~25g Protein Per Serving)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt for more protein)

1 packet (0.7 oz) Italian dressing mix

1/2 tsp garlic powder

4 oz pepperoni, chopped

4 oz salami, chopped

4 slices provolone cheese, chopped

1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

1/4 cup banana peppers, drained and chopped

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

45 large (10 inch) flour or whole wheat tortillas

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels (~30g Protein Per Serving)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/3 cup buffalo-style hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)

1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 celery stalk, finely diced

45 large (10 inch) flour tortillas

High-Protein Vegetarian “Rainbow” Pinwheels (~18g Protein Per Serving)

1 cup hummus

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and roughly mashed

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 large carrot, shredded

1 cup fresh spinach

1 red bell pepper, finely diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley

Juice of 1/2 lemon

45 large spinach or whole wheat tortillas

Turkey & Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels (~28g Protein Per Serving)

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix

1 lb sliced deli turkey, patted dry

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup crisp lettuce (like romaine), shredded

45 large whole wheat or low-carb tortillas

Savory Breakfast Egg & Bacon Pinwheels (~22g Protein Per Serving)

6 large eggs, scrambled

6 slices of cooked bacon or turkey bacon, crumbled

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

1 cup spinach, wilted into the eggs while scrambling

4 oz cream cheese, softened (to act as a binder)

Salt and pepper to taste

45 large whole wheat tortillas


Instructions

Classic Italian Pinwheels 

  1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, Italian dressing mix, and garlic powder until smooth.
  2.  Fold in pepperoni, salami, provolone, red peppers, banana peppers, and parsley.
  3.  Spread the mixture evenly on each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  4.  Roll each tortilla tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 2 hours.
  5.  Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve.

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels 

  1.  Mix cream cheese, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, and ranch seasoning until combined.
  2.  Stir in chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, and celery.
  3.  Spread over tortillas, roll tightly, wrap, and chill for 2 hours.
  4.  Slice into pinwheels before serving.

High-Protein Vegetarian “Rainbow” Pinwheels 

  1.  In a bowl, combine mashed chickpeas, feta, dill, and lemon juice.
  2.  Spread hummus on tortillas.
  3.  Top with chickpea mix, spinach, carrots, and bell pepper.
  4.  Roll, wrap, and chill 1 hour.
  5.  Slice and serve.

Turkey & Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels

  1. Mix cream cheese, yogurt, and ranch seasoning.
  2.  Spread on tortillas.
  3. Layer turkey, cheddar, and lettuce.
  4. Roll up, chill 1 hour, then slice.

Savory Breakfast Egg & Bacon Pinwheels

  1.  Scramble eggs with spinach, crumble bacon.
  2.  Let cool.
  3. Spread cream cheese on tortillas.
  4.  Top with egg mixture, bacon, and cheese.
  5. Roll up, serve warm or cold.
  6.  Slice into pinwheels.

Notes

Chill time improves texture and flavor in all versions.

You can substitute dairy-free options for cream cheese or yogurt if needed.

Meal prep friendly—store tightly wrapped in fridge for up to 3 days.

Use a serrated knife for cleaner slices.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-5 pieces
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg