The product that built Legendary Foods. A pop tart you can actually eat on a cut: 20 to 21g of protein, 180 calories, 1g of sugar or less, and 4 to 6g of net carbs depending on flavor. Around 44% of the calories come from protein, which is the number that separates this from a dessert with protein powder thrown in. Cake-style dough, real filling, icing on top. Gluten free, keto friendly, GLP-1 friendly.
Nutrition Facts: Legendary Protein Pastry (Per Pastry, 61g)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 20 to 21g
- Net Carbs: 4 to 6g (varies by flavor)
- Sugar: 1g or less, 0g added
- Fiber: 6 to 9g
- Total Fat: 8g (1.5g saturated)
- Sodium: 330mg | Calcium: 310 to 327mg | Erythritol: 9 to 12g
Ingredients (Strawberry, representative)
- Protein Blend (Micellar Casein, Calcium Caseinate, Collagen Peptides, Whey Protein Isolate), Erythritol, Polydextrose, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Water, Glycerin
- Less than 2%: dried strawberries, strawberry extract, vanilla extract, cellulose, sea salt, natural flavors, palm oil, sunflower lecithin, baking soda, citric acid, xanthan gum, modified cellulose, malic acid, color
- Contains Milk
- No gluten containing ingredients
- Keto friendly, GLP-1 friendly
- Flavors: Birthday Cake, Blueberry, Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Cherry Crumble, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Caramel, Cookies & Cream, Hot Fudge Sundae, Red Velvet, S'mores, Strawberry
- Sold as single pastries and 10-packs
- Macros vary slightly by flavor
Casein First, Not Whey
The protein blend leads with micellar casein and calcium caseinate, with whey isolate and collagen behind them. That ordering is deliberate. Casein holds structure and moisture through baking, which is why this eats like actual pastry instead of the dry, dense brick most high-protein baked goods turn into. It also digests slower, so it holds you longer than a whey-based snack.
The 44% Number
20g of protein at 4 calories per gram is 80 calories, against 180 total. That's 44% of the calories coming from protein. For comparison, a standard pop tart runs about 200 calories with 2g of protein, roughly 4%. Same format, completely different nutritional job.
Where the Sweetness Comes From
Erythritol does most of the work, 9 to 12g per pastry, which is how sugar stays at 1g or less with nothing added. Erythritol is better tolerated than most sugar alcohols since the body absorbs and excretes it largely unchanged rather than fermenting it in the gut. Still, at this amount, some people notice it. Polydextrose carries the fiber load at 6 to 9g.
Warm It, Don't Toast It
Ten seconds in the microwave transforms these. The dough softens and the filling loosens up. Do not put them in a toaster. The protein and erythritol structure doesn't behave like real pastry dough under dry heat, and you'll end up with a burnt, hardened mess.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I toast it like a pop tart?
No. Microwave for about 10 seconds instead, or eat it straight from the wrapper. A toaster will ruin it. -
Do the macros change by flavor?
Slightly. Protein stays at 20 to 21g and calories at 180, but net carbs run 4 to 6g and fiber 6 to 9g depending on the flavor. Check the specific wrapper. -
Is it actually keto?
At 4 to 6g net carbs, yes, it fits most keto and low-carb targets. Legendary also markets it as GLP-1 friendly for the smaller, protein-dense portion. -
Is it gluten free?
No gluten containing ingredients. If you have celiac, check the current packaging for certification language rather than relying on the formulation alone.
How to Enjoy
Eat straight from the wrapper, or microwave about 10 seconds for a softer, warmer bite. Do not toast. Works as breakfast, a pre or post-workout snack, or a dessert that doesn't cost you the day. Store at room temperature. Contains Milk. Keep out of reach of children.
Why Buy at Get Yok'd
- Real-time inventory across all six Southern California stores
- Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, North Hollywood, Northridge, and Pasadena
- Authorized Legendary Foods retailer, carrying Protein Pastry alongside the Protein Donuts and Popped Protein Chips
- Staff who can tell you which flavors are in stock, by the pastry or the box
- One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry: earn rewards on every purchase