Dairy-Free Pizza Pockets fresh out of the oven are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Nothing screams nostalgia quite like pizza pockets! Recreate a healthier and homemade version using puffy dough, dairy-free cheese, your favorite marinara, and toppings.
Bring the fun back into the kitchen! One of my favorite after-school snacks from childhood were pizza pockets. They were quick and fueled me until dinnertime, but somehow they also worked for lunch and dinner, when needed.
These pillowy bombs of gooey cheese and savory marinara are dairy-free and egg-free, plus can easily be made vegetarian or vegan depending on what you stuff inside. The greatest part of cooking at home is getting to customize your dishes to your specifications.
Huddle around the kitchen counter with your family or friends and let your culinary creativity flow. I like sticking to the classic mozzarella, pepperoni, with black olives. But maybe you like cheddar with leftover chicken, chicken parmesan, or four cheese? Go for it! Stuff as you please. Don't worry about overstuffing. As long as you can bring the edges of dough together and press tightly, you shouldn't have any blowouts.
If you're wondering how these can be dairy-free, let me introduce you to GO VEGGIE. They have been my go-to brand since becoming lactose intolerant about 5 years ago. GO VEGGIE has better for you shreds, singles, bars, cream cheese, spread and dips, and parmesan. Whether you're looking for lactose-free, soy-free, or vegan cheese, they have you covered!
For this recipe, I used GO VEGGIE Vegan Mozzarella Flavor Shreds and GO VEGGIE Vegan Grated Parmesan Style Topping. Both the products are non-GMO, contain no cholesterol, lactose, or gluten, and have twice the calcium as regular cheese. Even if you're not lactose intolerant, have allergies, or a special diet, you'll be amazed at how ooey-gooey and indulgent these products are. I personally think the Italian seasoning and Parmesan mixture topping on these pizza pockets really brings back the nostalgia of the childhood favorite, so don't skimp on that part. What would you stuff inside your pizza pockets?
Dairy-Free Pizza Pockets with GO VEGGIE
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1⅛ cup warm water
- ⅓ cup dairy-free butter melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons yeast
- 3½ cups bread flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2-3 cups GO VEGGIE Vegan Mozzarella Flavor Shreds
- 1 (3.8 ounces) can of sliced olives
- 2-4 ounces mini pepperoni optional
- 4-8 ounces sliced mushrooms optional
For the topping
- 3 tablespoons dairy-free butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- GO VEGGIE Vegan Grated Parmesan Style Topping to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, mix together the water, butter, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to stand mixer, knead into a soft dough. Divide into 8 equal pieces.
- Create a stuffing station with marinara, cheese, and toppings.
- Working one by one, gently roll out each piece of dough. To create pizza pockets, spoon marinara in the middle of the dough, arrange toppings, and sprinkle with GO VEGGIE Vegan Mozzarella Flavor Shreds. Bring the edges together and press, making sure there are no gaps. Place seam side down on a prepared baking sheet.
- Once each pizza pocket is placed on the baking sheet, cover with clean kitchen towel and let rise for 10 minutes.
- Combine melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush the mixture on to each pizza pocket, then top with GO VEGGIE Vegan Grated Parmesan Style Topping.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
This post was sponsored by Go Veggie. Although I received compensation, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Alisa Fleming
I've been totally void of dinner inspiration lately, and just stumbled on this recipe - this looks perfect! I think with the cold weather I'm craving bread-y stuff, and we haven't had anything "pizza" in a while.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes!! There's not much better than a warm pillowy pizza pocket <3
thenafranssen
Wow, these look super yummy! Have to introduce them into our home!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!!
Aline
This is such a great way to make a homemade pizza to go! I have to try it out the next time I am in the mood for a pizza ?
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 Enjoy!! I really appreciate your comment
lmochoa488
These look delicious! I really think my kids would love to eat these. I am going to save these for later.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 Y'all enjoy!
Sarah Newman
Oh my goodness these look so freakin' delicious! I've never made anything like this. Yum!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! It's honestly way easier than you might think.
Lydia Young-Samson
Great recipe! My vegan hubby will be so happy with this recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Oh, I hope y'all try these soon 🙂
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen
These look so yummy! I have been nervous to try a dairy free cheese, but I'll have to give this brand a try if I do!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Oh, don't be nervous! You just have to find which ones you like. I truly love Go Veggie so I suggest you start with a few of theirs.
Nicole
You know what's crazy, I never had a pizza pocket growing up. Yours on the other hand, I'd definitely love to try. Love that they're dairy free too!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh my gosh!! Well, I hope you do 🙂
sproutingzenjen
These are so perfect Jenna! Totally bringing back memories of my hot pocket obsessed days haha. I could totally go for one of this right nowwww. Happy New Year!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Happy New Year! Heck yes, I hope you try them soon 🙂
Michelle - Hold the Moo
What a great recipe. Love that these are adult friendly as well 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Oh yes!!
Melissa
This sounds like a great vegan option. I'm always looking for animal free meals. Can add this one to the list!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 Enjoy, Melissa!
Chloe
Mmm! This looks and sounds so good and can't wait to to try this out! I have trying my best to try out more vegan recipes! 🙂
xo, Chloe // http://www.funinthecloset.com
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Chloe! Enjoy 🙂
Heidi
This looks so yummy! I try to eat dairy free when I can. I will have to give this a go! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Heidi! Let me know what you think 🙂
theforevertaylors
I’m so excited to try this! I’m always looking for fast and yummy vegan meals that make me feel like I’m cheating on my diet without ACTUALLY cheating?
Jenna | The Urben Life
Hahaha love this!! You enjoy this cheat meal 😉
Amy
These look SO GOOD. I don’t have any dietary restrictions but will make these sometime this year regardless! It’s like a fancier, healthier Hot Pocket.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Absolutely, thank you!!
amy
OK I neeeeed to try this out! I recently found out that I can't eat dairy and I loveeee pizza so this is right up my alley
Jenna | The Urben Life
Perfect!! Enjoy 🙂
Sina K
I love anything that can go in the freezer! It makes meal times so much more simple!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Ah yes, totally!!
Jordan
Yum! What a great idea, and I love that they are freezer friendly.
Jenna | The Urben Life
They sure are! But good luck making them last that long 😉 Hah!
Shelby @Fitasamamabear
Oh my lord I used to live off pizza pockets! these sound so tasty!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh yes, same here!! Thank you 🙂
Maryal
Oh my word this looks and sounds so delicious! I'm totally sending this to my sister - she's dairy free and would love this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, I hope she loves it!!
fullbellywholeheart
These look oh so yummy! Will have to try. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Enjoy 🙂
The Crumby Vegan
These look fantastic and remind me of tiny calzones. Thank you for sharing vegan recipes ?
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 Oh yes haha! I'll be sharing more plant based recipes in 2018!
The Crumby Vegan
Fantastic! I look forward to it 🙂
honeywhatscooking
Happy new year! First time visitor. Love this pizza pocket recipe.. yes a childhood favorite of mine too. You’re quite the savory baker. Great job!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Happy new year!! I'm so happy you found my blog 🙂 Thank you so much.
yvetteputter
This looks so delicious and easy - I'm pinning it for later for sure. Yay for dairy-free options!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 Enjoy!!
Corter Moon ? (@jenngem)
My husband loves Go Veggie! He would absolutely adore these!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!! I hope y'all try it soon 🙂
Denise Smith
These look delicious, I love pizza pockets and this recipe seems easy enough. thanks for sharing.
Jenna | The Urben Life
You are welcome 🙂 Let me know what you think, enjoy!
chelsey
These look delicious, Thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
You're welcome 🙂
Helen Claire Little
So good to see a healthy recreation of something so yummy! I bet these taste gorgeous and I'd love to make them for my son!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Heck yes!! I hope you do.
Nikki @ Notes of Life
I tried visiting the GoVeggie website was was "blocked". I wonder if they sell their cheese over here in the UK. So far I've been unable to find any dairy-free cheese that I like, they all seem to have an odd taste. Lactofree was good when I was lactose-free, but I've sadly since developed a dairy allergy.
However, these do look and sound yummy! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, darn it! They only sell to the U.S. and Canada right now. Thank you <3
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
im always looking for dairy-free alternative for my clients...thank you for sharing 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Perfect! Thank you!
Erika
my family would love these! I'll have to try this recipe. Pinned 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, y'all enjoy!
Felicia @ The Starving Chef
These look flippin fantastic. Can't wait to give them a go!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Ahah! Thanks so much.
Victoria Rowe
Um, yum. I think you had me at 'pizza' in the title. Count me in!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Heck yes!!
mominsanefit
I've been missing having pizza pockets because haven't found any vegan version until now. I'm so excited for this recipe! Thanks for sharing. Xoxo
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!! Enjoy 🙂 xo
Kylie
I have to try these! Pizza is one of my favorite foods but I try to limit dairy to help with acne urg These pockets look delicious though are are dairy free! Thanks for sharing!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh perfect, I hope you try them soon 🙂 Let me know what you think!!
loveyoumoretoo
WHAT?! These look soooo good! I always loved hot pockets growing up. This is a much healthier alternative for sure. YUM!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Oh heck yes 🙂
Jessica
Looks good. I will definitely try this recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Great 🙂 Enjoy, Jessica!
Sadiee Bean
This looks amazing!! Adding it to my new year recipe list <3
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, thank you!! Enjoy 🙂
A.J. Sefton
These look great! Have a lacto-intolerant spouse so these could be just the ticket
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much! Oh absolutely, let me know what y'all think.